Re: Update on '97 Auto Problem

From: jaallis (jaallis@ibm.net)
Date: Sat Jun 21 1997 - 00:36:10 EDT


Sean Meldrum wrote:
>
> At 11:18 AM 6/20/97 -0400, you wrote:
> >Scott Vieth and Sean Meldrum from the Dakota List have "test" driven the
> >Truck this week. They seemed to approve of the shifts and driveability and
> >both are 5-speed guys.
>
> >David R.
> >Sterling Heights
>
> Seemed to approve? I don't want to speak for Scott but that truck has
> probably the best shift I've ever felt. It's kind of hard to
> describe......it shifts as quick and clean as a full hot rod trans but at
> the same time you could shave with a straight razor it's so damn smooth.
>
> Dave and Scott both have a couple *really* nice trucks. For anyone
> considering the Gibson exhaust.....don't even think twice. So long as yer
> not lookin' to rattle windows this system has one of the best tones I've
> heard. Gibson's claims of "the sound of a big block at the tailpipe" are
> right on the money. Smooth, mellow, great sound under acceleration.
>
> If yer lookin' for a bit more bite in the pipe, Dave has a 2-chamber
> Flomaster with duals out under the bumper. Has that famous Flomaster bark
> to it when you tip into the throttle, but with it all out back the cab is
> quiet. You can hear it but it's in no way annoying.
>
> 'Course there's mine....I *like* annoying. Had some problems today with
> the cheapo muffler. Damn outlet is slightly large and I lost the turndown
> today. I'm worried about the front letting loose and doing damage, and I
> don't want to weld it as it'll be replaced soon anyway. So.....I'm gonna
> run the next week or so NASCAR style again until I make a final decision.
>
> Oh yeah, seems as though Scott and I converted another to "air by Meldrum".
> I'll have that s-bolt by the end of the weekend Dave. Did ya get yer
> parts yet? ;^)
>
> *******************************97 Dakota Sport*******************************
> 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
> ****************************************************************************
> ****

How can I find out what was done to the tranny. I have a 94 w/V6 auto
and I curse the tranny every time I stick my right foot in it. Also,
how did you find the shop that did the work? I live in the Phx. Az area
and don't know who to trust. Thanks
Jay

 



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