In article <BAY109-F174857DE0A208F7FD8D3F6C3FD0@phx.gbl>,
scsilverdakdml@hotmail.com ("Ronald Taylor") writes:
>
>
> Are we talking about a 4x4 or 4x2 Chassis, CC or RC?
>
This is a Regular Cab, 4X2. Weight is about 3600+ me(190lbs). Im thinking im in
the low end as far as gen3 weight goes.
> a Properly Prepared 3.9 with headers, ignition upgrades, 50 MM TB and a Good
> Catback Exhaust will
> lay Rear Wheel HP ##'s of 209-211 RWHP with the Boost set at 6PSI.....
>
> I have the Boost on mine Turned up to 9PSI and it will lay RWHP ##'s in the
> 229-235 RWHP while running slightly on the Rich side......a PCM Flash to
> adjust the A/F ratio should yield 235-239 RWHP!
>
> My 4400lb 4x4, RC, Dakota has turned a 15.20 @ 89 mph with a small NOS shot
> for intercooling, On just the Blower it ran a 15.90 @ 85 mph, it has turned
> a traction limited 92 mph trap speed that would have been a 14.80 @ 92 mph
> had I been able to hook it up at the line!
>
> I wanted something that was fun to drive and different from all the v8
> Dakotas out there!
>
> Ron
> 01' Dakota RC 3.9 4X4, Street and Show
> 02' Dakota RC 3.9 4X2, Future Project
>
>
>
>
> From: msnbcnnbcbs@hotmail.com
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Supercharging the 3.9L, worth it?
> Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 18:10:10 +0000 (UTC)
>
> Howdy folks,
>
> I've been eyeing the vortech kit on KRC for a while. I currently have a 99
> 3.9L
> V6 Auto R.C. Im not totally sure what the 1/4 times are for it, never taken
> it
> to the track (about 3600lbs + me(about 190))
>
> I raced a dually F350 and got my ass handed to me (turbo diesel). I found
> it
> very saddening my truck which is probably half the weight ended up several
> car
> lengths behind him at around 65 or so. I had him off the line, but it was
> no-win after 40mph.
>
> I spoken around with a few people, and everyone is telling me supercharging
> this engine isnt worth it. They say I wont gain more than 35-40hp and I'm
> going
> to be dissapointed by its performance.
>
> Can anyone give me any info on this before i consider dropping the 4k? I was
> thinking of keeping the truck around 2 more years, and wanted to eliminate
> some
> of its sluggishness. I really dont want to purchase another car/truck at the
> moment, but for 4k i would do the S.C. if it was worth it.
>
>
> current mods:
> Intense performance intake
> fastman V6 TB
> flowkooler Waterpump
> stock exhaust, headers, engine internals, rear-end, ect.
>
> btw- i cant find full 1/4 numbers for a V6 anywhere. Im guessing mine is
> around
> 17'ish at 79mph?
>
> thanks/
>
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