Dick Campagna wrote:
>
> OK, here's an unusual question for the group. I'll soon be ordering a '98
> Dakota, CC, V8, 5-speed, 3.90 rear, HD everything, to pull my 25' Shadow
> Cruiser 5th wheel trailer (4,800 lb loaded). My biggest concern is low-end
> torque, since I want plenty of it available when I let the clutch out.
> That way, I won't have to slip it too much to get the *r's* up, although,
> with that *low* first gear and a 3.90 rear, it shouldn't be a problem. The
> solution to increasing low-end torque is probably different that what a lot
> of you guys are doing to improve results on the drag strip. Any
> suggestions?
> (P.S. - If you want to see the new models of my trailer, checkout
> www.shadowcruiser.com. Mine is a '91, so it isn't listed. But check out
> how aerodynamic these trailers are. It should be a good match for my
> Dakota. I don't work for Shadow Cruiser. I'm retired from federal
> service.)
> ----------
> > From: WillTier@aol.com
> > To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > Subject: Re: Jarrod's performance
> > Date: Tuesday, September 02, 1997 8:36 PM
> >
> > In a message dated 97-09-02 17:06:59 EDT, you write:
> >
> > << Let me know what's up
> >
> > Stan
> > dmagnum@mail.netside.com
> > >>
> >
> > Hey Stan
> >
> > Whats new ? Got the BFG DR's all mounted and am planning to run wed night
> and
> > check the out. I am hoping for a good night, the weather calls for
> morning
> > shower then a high of around 60 dropping into 40's
> > , Cool and dry and BFG's ho ho ho ho ho, a little 104 fuel and 2 bottles
> of
> > NOS, hang on betsy we're goin fer a ride. Ahh maybe a little carried
> away
> > but oh well I feel pretty good about it.
> >
> > How did you make out with the engine ?
> >
> > Any new testing results ?
> >
> > Gots to git, I let ya know if I get to run...
> >
> > Bill
A 25' 5th wheel and only 4,800 lb loaded?????? Man, it must be made of
tissue paper. I have a 21' Wilderness and dry gross is 4010 lb, GVWR is
5800. Loaded with what, helium?? If true I'll get one! Corky
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