Just remember...
Late model 2001+ use the same linkage now.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: <david.clement@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: V8 Throttle Body on V6
>
> Yes, I took the cable bracket. It appears (as close as eyballing it can
tell)
> to be the same as the one on my v6 throttle body.
>
> Dave Clement
> 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
>
>
> In article <DHELJEKAGJCDGEGBEHHJOEFGECAA.bpracing@worldnet.att.net>,
> bpracing@worldnet.att.net ("RayB") writes:
> >
> >
> > David,
> >
> > Check this link for pictures of the three styles of levers.
> >
http://www.hughesengines.com/general/fuel_injection/throttle_body_ordering_i
> > nstructions.asp
> >
> > From what I've seen, their notes are a little off. Type 1 is 92-93,
Type 2
> > is 94-95, and Type 3 is 96 and newer.
> > I hope you also took the bracket that was attached to the TB as the
cable
> > attachment points differ somewhat among the three lever styles. If so,
just
> > order the throttle cable for the appropriate year of the TB. Someone
else
> > may be able to confirm whether you should get the V8 or V6 cable.
> >
> > RayB
> > http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >
> > > I have read where the magnum V8 throttle body has positive power
> > > results on a
> > > 3.9l magnum v6 and that 5.2 and 5.9 engines used the same
> > > throttle body. As a
> > > result while yarding on Saturday I pulled the throttle body from
> > > a magnum V8
> > > powered van.
> > >
> > > When I got home and examined my find I noticed that the V8
> > > throttle lever was
> > > slightly different than the V6.
> > > 1. The V6 throttle cable snaps over a ball pivot where the V8
> > > post had a head
> > > the same as the tranny kick down and cruise cables.
> > > 2. There was also a guide attached to the V8 throttle body lever arm
that
> > > routed the cable differently at partial throttle opening (and the
> > > cable did not
> > > attach in the same position on the lever as the v6, the cruise and
tranny
> > > cables do). The cable bracket that attaches to the throttle body
> > > appears to be
> > > the same as do the map, idle speed motor and throttle poistion sensor.
> > >
> > > I have also read that you need to use a V8 throttle cable when
> > > making this swap
> > > on a Dakota. Before I run out and purchase one are the
> > > differences I describe
> > > the same differences on the Dakota V8 throttle body or does the
> > > van have some
> > > unique attributes. Do not know what year the van was, just that
> > > it was a 3/4
> > > ton, had the latest generation round front end and the engine was
> > > a magnum v8
> > > (do not know if it was 5.2 or 5.9).
> > >
> > > If anyone can confirm that all I need to make this swap is a 5.2l
> > > magnum V8
> > > Dakota throttle cable and a new gasket I would appreciate it.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dave Clement
> > > 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
> >
>
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