And I've always had a problem with wheel slip right out of the hole. Best
time ever was a 14.6x @ 97 but have not been back to the track lately with
the new (upgraded) motor.
Granted...it's still a V6, but with V8 times and V8 power (while still
getting 17-19mpg)...that ain't bad. ;)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Josh Battles
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:01 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: Power vs quarter mile (was: 8 1/4 axle strength?)
<jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
news:cu8c2h$gcu$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote:
> : I've hit 381rwtq and 289rwhp without any problems (from the old
Blower/NOS
> : V6). HOWEVER, I'm running the aftermarket DANA H/D unit...not the
factory
> : Mopar unit.
> [14.55@96.87] (http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/GANI4HP9PB3N.html)
>
>
> "Ronald Taylor" <scsilverdakdml@hotmail.com> wrote:
> : My 01' has seen 290 RWHP and 384 RWTQ with the stock 8 1/4 Axle......
> [15.240@91.29] (http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/RUSCAS2XUMHU.html)
>
>
>
> I'm not trying to start trouble here :-) just curious about
> something. I noticed these big torque and power numbers (about 55hp
> and 90lb-ft more at the rear wheels than my V8 Dak), which got me
> excited enough to check out the dragtruk.com listings, but there I
> found 1/4mi times of mid-14 and low/mid-15. My wimpy Dak has gone
> 14.55@94.14, and even at that power level, I know its got a little
> more in it since I have run 14.55 on a missed shift.
> Anyhoo, my brain went "does not compute" on me; there's probably a
> simple explanation, but I had to check. I'm assuming the numbers
> weren't a typo, so are the DragTruk times out of date perhaps? I
> would have expected 13.70s out of a 4300-4400lb truck at that power
> level.
>
>
> --
> -Jon-
Don't forget, Ron's truck is a 4x4 and thus has more rolling resistance.
That may account for some of the difference in time between his and Bernd's
2wd.
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L I put on my robe and wizard hat.... www.omg-stfu.com
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