I also read the magazine article, which tested a dakota vs a
mustang and firebird. And yes the computer modified dak won. I found it
hard to believe myself, but as always loss of traction played a important
role in the dak winning.
kevin
On Sat, 29 Nov 1997, Andy Callahan wrote:
> So you're telling me that a 93 or 94 Dakota (which?) with a 318 and 3.90
> gears with the only modification being the Mopar Performance SBEC can beat
> a slightly modified Mustang LX 5.0? I don't buy it at all. And what kind
> of firebird are you talking about? The 94-97 Firebirds with the LT1 engine
> could get to 60 in the mid 5 second range. Don't tell me that a stock
> Dakota with the MP SBEC can do that. I'm sorry, I think you have been
> misinformed. It would take a lot more modification than a MP SBEC to beat
> a Firebird or a Mustang unless you're racing the V6 versions. And I don't
> think your street races with stock Stangs are good proof. How do you know
> if the other guy was really racing or just playing with you?
>
> Andy "need more proof" Callahan
>
> >Where have you been hiding? Mopar Action did a article that a 93-94 Dakota
> >with 3.9 sure-grip and Mopar Computer kicked not only a slightly modified
> >Mustang LX 5.0 but also the new Firebird. This was done in the
> >quartermile, no further.
> >But, isn't that what matters?
> >
> >(By the way, I have put a few stock stangs to shame with my 96. It can be
> >done!!!)
> >
> >Feeels Reeaaal Goooood!
> >
> >*******************************Rob Robinson
> >********************************
> >
> >Red 96 Dakota Sport V8 3.55 Burgundy 68 Barracuda Fastback
> >Shortbed, Standard Cab 318-904 8 3/4 rear3.23 sure-grip
> >K&N filterpack-clone Moser cut van axles w 11" drums
> >Rhino performance muffler Duals with Formula S exhaust tips
> >w/dual exhaust Power steering/Dealer air
> >
> > airconditioning
> >
> >
> >
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> Andy Callahan University of Kentucky quasideedle@uky.campus.mci.net
>
> '97, black/mist gray, 4x2, Sport, club cab, V8, 3.55 SG, 5-speed, Tire &
> Handling Package, all the little goodies
> Mods: Firestone Firehawk SS10 275/60/15's, GT Classic steel tonneau
> cover, "Super Sucker" FIPK by Air Meldrum, CC bed mat
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