Re: 2006 Dakota R/T

From: Gary Hedlin (superdak@gmail.com)
Date: Thu May 11 2006 - 15:38:00 EDT


Andy Levy wrote:
>
> On 5/11/06, Gary Hedlin <superdak@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Plus I've got 1000 more pounds of dead
>> weight compared to my 98.
>
> Bigger engine, longer chassis with more steel on it, CC vs. RC...it
> adds up. Have you actually weighed it at 1000 more than your '98?
> 1000 sounds like a lot - I could buy 1000 pounds between your '98 2WD
> V6 CC and my '03 4WD V8 QC, but from your '98 to your '05, 1000 sounds
> high.
>

Yeah, I've taken both to the track and weighed them. My 98 RC V6
weighed in at 3600, the 05 CC V8 weighed in at 4600lbs.

Oh, incase anyone's wondering, the 05 is a full second faster. Fastest
E/T for the 05 is a 16.2, the 98 ran a 17.2.

Gary Hedlin
98 Dakota RC Sport 3.9
05 Dakota CC SLT 4.7
www.garyhedlin.com
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