At 07:34 AM 6/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello Gents,
>
> This is my first posting to the list as I am new. Last month I bought
>my first Dakota (for that matter my first Chrysler product). <snip> The only
>problem I have found is the shortage of places offering accessories for the
>97 Dak. If anyone has a good source for the parts, I would be very grateful.
> Also, any suggestions on what I add next? I know I want a new alarm (the
>factory one isnt much good) and a spray in bedliner. Other than that I am
>not sure. I would love to get a few more horses out of the Magnum, but after
>paying $2X,XXX for the truck, I dont think my wife is going to let me spend
>too much more. Once again, thanks and I look forward from hearing from
>everyone.
>Ken Russell
>New Orleans, La.
>
Welcome aboard Ken! Sounds like a nice truck. A few more horses, eh?
Well let me tell ya, heh, heh. This is what ya need to do. Cheap mod.
Nice improvement. Looks cool too.
- Edelbrock Signature Series 10" dia. chrome air cleaner. P/N 1208. (I've
been told Erson 10" works also)
- K&N 10"x2.25" (I have p/n's of taller sizes if you think they'll fit) air
filter p/n e-1080.
- length of 1/4" threaded rod or small 1/4" thread u-bolt.
- short length of emissions hose for driver's side breather
1) Remove stock air box, air cleaner, throttle body hat, breather
hose/tube, and hold down bracket assm.
2) Throw them away. (just kiddin' but that's what I did after how
successful this mod was)
3) Squeeze K&N into Edelbrock filter can. K&N has a funny idea of what 10"
is. It fits though.
4) Bend rod or u-bolt to have 7/8" offset and place in throttle body.
5) Install new air cleaner assembly
6) Install new length of emissions hose between breather and cleaner.
7) Take 'er for a spin and hold on to yer hat. I'd say at least 10hp.
Great sound too. If you love the sound of the secondaries openin' on a
carb you'll love this mod. I'd venture the mileage has improved but it's
hard to tell with my foot in the gas all the time. ;^)
8) Show all yer friends how cool it looks.
9) Enjoy the coolest truck on the planet.
Hey, how many of ya have this FABM mod now anyway? ;^)
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sean meldrum
email: Home: spm@c3net.net (list subscription)
Work: sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com
Black, 318, 5spd, 3.55SG, reg. cab, 2wd, buckets
"Fresh air by Meldrum"
All exterior vinyl graphics removed
Moroso Blue Max plug wires and Spectre looms
Cherry Bomb Turbo II exiting b4 axle (temporary)
MSD 6a, Blaster coil awaiting installation
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