You are going to need the complete under hood wiering harness to make this
work. But I highly advise you to stick with a mag 318, going back to the
tbi set up is a step back in performance and power.
Greg Conner
1996 RC
3.9 hybrid
>From: "Bill Day" <billday@consolidated.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Re: Well... I have it now...(little long)
>Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:17:55 -0600
>
>
>No the plan, currently is stick a very mild cam in it during the rebuild,
>an
>"RV" cam as some call it. I have been saying, I'm not after a powerhouse,
>only something with a bit more torque at the wheels than my v6. This
>really
>should not be a big problem, as I have the computer and everything from the
>donor '91 The motor still runs and well I might add for the little bit of
>blue smoke that comes of the tail pipe.
>
>Bill Day
>billday@consolidated.net
>http://users.consolidated.net/billday/
>
>A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants and can
>give..
>
>AIM - BadManD73 (Catch me if you can!)
>'95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "greg conner" <dodgeboy93@hotmail.com>
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 11:19 PM
>Subject: RE: DML: Re: Well... I have it now...(little long)
>
>
> >
> > Wait, you are putting a premag 318 in your 95?? The late 80's/ early
>90's
> > 318's in stockish form would hardly be an upgrade from your 3.9, plus
>all
> > the ignition system/ fuel system troubles your going to run into.
> >
> > Or were you plaiing on putting a mag top end on that short block?
> >
> >
> >
> > Greg Conner
> > 1996 RC
> > 3.9 hybrid
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Aaron Wyse" <awyse@sw.rr.com>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > >To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > >Subject: DML: Re: Well... I have it now...(little long)
> > >Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:44:43 -0600
> > >
> > >
> > >Bill,
> > > I agree on the RV grind cam.. You don't need screaming rpm..
>just
> > >better torque, and that's what those grinds are designed for. Pulling
>&
> > >towing. A 318 will pull well (not heavy loads quickly through the
> > >mountains) if properly equipted.. Dodge was putting 318's in everything
>up
> > >to the 5T trucks at one time. Enjoy it, use your head putting it
> > >together, and it'll treat you well.
> > > As for the parts truck, I may be interested in the door panels and
> > >power
> > >windows for my RamCharger. Was the donor truck a 4WD or 2WD? If it
>was
> > >4WD
> > >I may also be interested in the front springs as well.
> > >Aaron Wyse
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Bill Day" <billday@consolidated.net>
> > >To: "DML" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > >Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 10:26 PM
> > >Subject: DML: Well... I have it now...(little long)
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Went and picked up the $100 truck with the pre-mag donor 318. All
>in
> > >all
> > > > the truck is actually in descent shape, body wise.
> > > > I probably should have disconnected the driveshaft before dragging
>it
> > >125
> > > > miles behind my own DAK, but hey my truck needed a little workout
> > >anyway..
> > > >
> > > > Not sure what folks on the list may be interested in from what will
>be
> > > > leftover(basically frame, body and interior).
> > > > Doors are solid, no rust with passenger side door handle not
>operating
> > >well.
> > > > Driver side cab rear and passenger side front quarter, behind the
>wheeld
> > > > have holes about the size of a soft ball. Bed is solid, no rust,
> > >tailgate
> > > > is solid no rust but the handle mechanisms are shotty at best.
>Interior
> > > > trim pieces seem to be in good shape(Maroon color Reg. Cab w/ wood
>grain
> > > > around the intrument cluster style). The color of the truck is two
>tone
> > >red
> > > > and white.
> > > >
> > > > Truck has electric windows and possibly door locks as well, only had
>a
> > > > battery on it long enough to start it and it ran ok with a little
>bit
>of
> > > > blue from the tailpipe, going to rebuild it anyway so I didn't get a
> > >chance
> > > > to check the power windows and locks.
> > > >
> > > > Now a question... There have been mentions from some friends that
>a
> > >"RV"
> > > > cam for low end on small v8s might be just what this motor needs..
>What
> > >do
> > > > you think about that? Again, I'm not out to build a dragstrip 4x4
> > >truck,
> > > > just something that has a little more torque than the v6 I'm
>currently
> > > > running.
> > > >
> > > > I guess if someone needs something, we will have to work out some
> > >shipping
> > > > issues and some "dirt" cheap prices for whatever it maybe that they
> > >need.
> > > > Email me off list if you're interested.
> > > >
> > > > Bill Day
> > > > billday@consolidated.net
> > > > http://users.consolidated.net/billday/
> > > >
> > > > A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants
>and
> > >can
> > > > give..
> > > >
> > > > AIM - BadManD73 (Catch me if you can!)
> > > > '95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
> > > >
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