I replaced mine with an '07 QC Ram,346 c.i.,with two
plugs per piston. I've been averaging 16 mpg. That's
about what my 4.7 Dak got. Still hurts to put $75-80
in the tank each time.....
Thanks!
Steve P.
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> That's what I'm thinking....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dustin Williams
> [mailto:dustinewilliams@gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 3:17 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: It's a sad day...For Sale: 1997
> Dodge Dakota
>
>
> That just wouldn't seem right for a Dodge dealer
> mechanic to be
> driving an import....go with the Jeep.
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Bernd D. Ratsch
> <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Either an import "econobox" or a Jeep (leaning
> towards the Jeep Wrangler).
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve Preston
> [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:42 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: It's a sad day...For Sale: 1997
> Dodge Dakota
> >
> >
> > What are you planning to replace it with,Bernd?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Steve P.
> > --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Yes, it's a sad day but I have to do it....
> >>
> >> 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT (V6/5spd)
> >>
> >> This has been a project truck since it was new (I
> am
> >> the original owner with clean title).
> Unfortunately,
> >> I don't have the time to finish up the V8
> conversion
> >> and had to scrap the engine project. Truck is
> >> missing the original engine as it was beyond
> >> rebuilding.
> >>
> >> Extra's included:
> >> Reflexxion Cowl Hood
> >> APEXi SAFC-II Fuel Controller
> >> Custom Flashed PCM (Engine Controller)
> >> Hotchkis Front/Rear Springs and Coils
> >> Quickor SwayBars (1-1/4" Front and 1-1/8" Rear)
> >> KYB "MonoMAX" Shocks (Front and Rear)
> >> Modified Factory Front End-Links (Poly Bushings)
> >> Energy Suspension "Flipped" Rear End-Links (Poly
> >> Bushings)
> >> Dana Heavy-Duty Limited-Slip Differential: 3.55:1
> >> Hotchkis Front/Rear Springs (Coil/Leaf)
> >> Toyo Proxes ST 255/40-18 Tires
> >> Enkei "RT6" 18"x8.5" Rims
> >> Cerullo XR Custom Upholstered Seats
> >> Simpson 4-Point Harness (w/Steel mounting plate
> >> under body)
> >> Floor/Cab Reinforcement Bar
> >> 2006 Dodge Viper Steering Wheel (No Airbag)
> >> 2006 Dodge Viper Shift Knob (Mopar Accessory)
> >> Infinity Reference Series Component Speakers
> (Front)
> >>
> >> JBL Audio Rear 6.5" Speakers
> >> MTX Thunderform Dual 10" Subwoofers (in
> enclosure)
> >> Clarion 400W Amp - Drives the Front/Rear Speakers
> >> HiFonics 250W Amp - Drives Sub-Box
> >> Mopar Billet Fuel Door
> >> LED Tail lamps
> >> Halogen Backup Lamps
> >> Tinted Windows - Side, Rear, and Slider
> >>
> >> All this truck needs is a new engine (Either V6
> or
> >> V8 conversion). If you want to put in a V6, I
> still
> >> have the custom built heads, camshaft, carillo
> rods,
> >> and custom ground crank.
> >>
> >> I have invested over $8000 in modifications in
> this
> >> truck but have to let it go. I am asking $3500
> for
> >> the entire vehicle - I will not part it out.
> >> You can see the entire buildup here:
> >> http://www.dodgetrucks.org/fasstdak
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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