Re: Lackluster performance (Was: Can't Rev past 3400)

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Wed Sep 01 2004 - 14:24:37 EDT


Zachary Burcham wrote:
>
> I don't know what kind of ram you have so I'll ask, is it a RC, LB, 2X
> or 4X4, QC? This all will have an effect. My brother has a 2003 Ram
> with the 3.7L auto configuration. And I have a 92 Dakota with a 3.9L,
> both are long wheelbase. His a LB, RC mine a SB, CC. I was really
> impressed by his motor in that full-size. He routinely pulled 20+"
> enclosed trailers full of DJ equipment (Not a few speakers, a full blown
> setup) and had no issues. I think you seem to be having a hard time
> adjusting to the motors design (High RPMs) and it being in a big truck.
> Comparing a compact with a 3L V6 just isn't fair. I never compared my
> Dakota to my gfs old Turbo DSM, because they were two totally different
> types of vehicles. I usually hate when others say this but it's a
> truck, not a pocket rocket. And when you get a V6 full-size feel free
> to use the RPMs they gave you. It won't blow up prematurely unless you
> make it.
>

My Dakotas are both premag 3.9's - my Ram is a 1/2ton 4x4 Offroad
package, reg cab short box, 360V8 auto, with mild mods... I'm not
complaining >:D

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