Re: 1997 Dakota Unveiled

From: Sam (sam_p@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Fri Jun 21 1996 - 15:51:42 EDT


You wrote:
>
>
>>> suspension (did they drop the torsion setup?). V8 output now 230HP, 300FP.
>> Anybody know what the modifications were to get these figures?
>
>My '93 was rated at 230 hp. I remember making a point of this to my roommate,
>who has a Grand Cherokee - same engine, 220 hp.
>
>The difference between '93 and later models was a less restrictive exhaust.
>Might have something to do with truck emissions standards changing too, dunno.
>
>The Mopar Performance SBEC will get you well beyond 230, to more like 250 hp.
>The nice thing is that when you tire of paying $1.70/gal for premium ($1.63
>last night!) you can just swap again.
>
>Jim
    
    Jim, where'd you buy premium @ $1.63!!! (I'm in San Diego too)...
    
    I really miss my Mopar Performance SBEC... Running the stock computer just
isn't the same!!!
    
    ...Sam

 



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