Re: Dakota R/T vs. GMC Syclone

From: Mike P Sykes (miggitymike@juno.com)
Date: Wed Jun 17 1998 - 01:22:36 EDT


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>>>> I'd be curious what the torque curve is on the Turbo V6
is<<<<

probably looks something like a "swoosh" on a pair of Nike's =)

-mike d!

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On Tue, 16 Jun 1998 14:03:37 -0400 Robert Tufts <rbt@frontiernet.net>
writes:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>GMC Syclone Specs: Power to weight- 12.5 lb/HP
>- 4.3L V6 Turbo Charged 280HP
>- AWD
>- 3500lbs
>- 0-60MPH 5sec
>
>Dodge Dakota R/T Regular Cab: Power to weight- 14 lb/HP
>- 5.9L V8 250HP
>- Rear wheel drive
>- 3508lbs
>- 0-60MPH 6.9sec
>
>So guys it looks like the only thing the Dakota lacks is traction.
>What can
>we do to improve this substantially? What is everyone's thoughts?
>>>>>>>>>>
>
>Sounds like alot to make up to me. The 8lbs weight is nothing, but the
>AWD and
>30hp deficit is alot. I'd be curious what the torque curve is on the
>Turbo V6
>is. I know the Buick GNX's did well with it. Sounds like the full time
>4X4
>from the Durango with Vortec(or something) would be a minimum.
>
>-Bob T. '98 Sport+ CC 4X4 V8 5sp 4WABS 3.55 Towing
>

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