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> From: Piziali <piziali@slip.net>
> To: Dakota Email List <dakota@ait.fredonia.edu>
> Subject: Glossary of Abbreviations???
> Date: Tuesday, June 24, 1997 12:04 PM
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> I've been reading this list with much interest for about a month
> to gather info with respect to ordering a my 4x4 Dak. Some of the
> acronyms are obvious but others I'm not sure of. Anyone ever put
> together or have such such a list? I tried the archives with no
> help. How about including such in the new FAQ that's in progress?
> Thanks for any help.
> Ray
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Here's what I know:
MP SBEC = Mopar Performance Single Board Engine Controller (the
brain/chip)
ABS= Anti Lock Brake System (easy enough)
RWAL= Rear Wheel " "
K&N FIPK = K&N brand, Fuel Injected-Filter Charger
(an open air cleaner, chrome lid, with the filer exposed on the
sides)
Smog Legal 50 states
MSD6A= MSD brand, high performance ignition module, model # 6a
(increased spark output, has multi-spark capability,
etc.)
SLT= A Dakota model, which is considered high end
trim
Which usually includes: air conditioning,
bright package (chrome
bumpers/mirrors (power mirrors), chrome
grill, etc.), simulated
wood grain dash, towing package, sound insulation,
wheel
moldings, etc.
('SLT+' has more stuff I am not aware of)
SureGrip= Or 'anti spin' is a limited slip differential... If one
wheel loses
traction, the other wheel will drive... Unlike most,
where the left
wheel will not move, while the right wheel spins
wildly. It is a
very beneficial item to have, especially on
sandy/muddy roads.
3.21/3.55/3.90= Rear end gearing ratio... The number of revolutions of
the drive
shaft as compared to 1 revolution of the rear
axle. 3.21 is
the standard ratio in a 5 speed (not
available in an auto),
3.55 is optional for 5 speed, standard in auto..
3.90/3.92 is
optional in all. 3.21 is great for
mileage, but not for towing
with only a 2000# towing rating (I
THINK?!?) 3.55 is a good
mix of mileage and towing with a 5500#
rating (V8). 3.90
has the best towing rating of 6900# (5
speed), 6700# (auto)
'96 model year rating was raised 300#
on each (7100#) and
(7000#). Mileage wise it is slightly
lower than the 3.55, but
1-2 mpg is a big deal when talking
17mpg vs. 19 mpg.
DT Headers- Doug Thorley brand, tubular (totally!) exhaust
manifolds..
lowers backpressure, increases HP, and
especially torque.
Smog legal 50 states...
3" Cat back- 3" exhaust, from the Catalytic converter
back to the tail
pipe-- normally involves replacing
stock muffler with an
aftermarket, low back pressure
unit. This increases
HP, but does lower torque somewhat
(used in conjunction
with headers, it makes for a well
rounded system)
Smog legal 50 states...
Whew!!
What else?
Sam '95 SLT
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