Re: DML Digest V3 #927

From: Rob Melendez (arff@bellsouth.net)
Date: Wed Jun 17 1998 - 23:58:17 EDT


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> DML Digest Wednesday, June 17 1998 Volume 03 : Number 927
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: Changed thermostat
> DML: 14' K&N
> Re: DML: Rearend question
> DML: Ported Throttle Body
> DML: age
> Re: DML: Important TSBs including the mythical popping noise !
> Re: DML: 14' K&N
> Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
> Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
> DML: Body Lift (attn Walter Felix)
> DML: Body Lift (attn Walter Felix)
> Re: DML: Important TSBs including the mythical popping noise !
> Re: DML: Average Age Of List members
> DML: RE: Important TSBs including...
> DML: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
> RE: DML: strange sounds in my R/T CC
> RE: DML: revving engine
> Re: DML: Exhaust Manifolds
> Re: DML: New Items for our Daks (Scratch Me Black)
> DML: Re: strange sounds in my R/T CC
> Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
> Re: DML: Where to mount a CB?
> DML: RE: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
> Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC PSSSSyclone
> Re: DML: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
> Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC Syclone
> Re: DML: Average Age Of List members
> Re: DML: Rearend question
> Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
> Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC Syclone
> Re: DML: Rearend question
> Re: Bedliners , Used to be: DML: Damn free enterprise ! Used to
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:10:39 EDT
> From: N2mopars@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Changed thermostat
>
> In a message dated 98-06-17 09:28:33 EDT, you write:
>
> << I put a heavy duty Stant 180 t-stat in. The new t-stat looked much better
> than the stock one, like Sean said in his article. The stock one looks cheap
> in comparison. Anyway, I bolted everything back together, no leaks, and a
> much cooler engine. >>
>
> I attempted to install my 180 on Friday, but when I put the new thermostat in
> place, it wouldnt seat. I spun it all the way around, and it still would not
> seat. I pulled it out and compared it to the old one. Seems the new Stant
> Super Duty T-stat was offset in its flange. The original was centered. I know
> I checked the part number in the application book many times. I am positive I
> got what the book said to get. Wonder if it was stamped wrong at the factory?
> I havent gone back to get another yet. I will find out then. Needless to
> say, I put the 195 back in. UUGGHH!! I hate when that happens.
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:21:16 -0400
> From: Gary Ludwick <gludwick@csi.com>
> Subject: DML: 14' K&N
>
> >>I dunno , Gary......I know the K&N is a perfect fit , but for about $40
> cheaper , I would do the Summit . Although I haven't gotten it to work , <<
> If you save $40 and it doesn't work, or doesn't fit, what the fuck have you
> got except a bunch of wasted time?!
> And with a ram-air hood I don't need no stinkin' AirRaid :-)
>
> Gary
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:20:33 EDT
> From: N2mopars@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Rearend question
>
> In a message dated 98-06-17 14:02:15 EDT, you write:
>
> << I have a 8.25 rearend with 3.55 gears but I don't know the spline count is
> it 27 or 29. The number off the rearend is P52069814 if that helps. I'm
> getting ready to install a Lock Right system but I don't want to do it before
> I know. Thanks
>
> >>
>
> Where did you find the Lockright??? How much?? Also what year is yoru truck?
> That will tell you how many splines the axles are.
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 01:26:57 GMT
> From: RAS*002@worldnet.att.net
> Subject: DML: Ported Throttle Body
>
> Just got the ported throttle body installed. I had to re-rig the
> throttle cable attachment, but the cruise and TV cable fit fine. I did
> use the countersunk allen head cap screws and besides setting out of the
> air flow, they look great! No check engine light and it drove well,
> will G-Tech it next week. Does make a weird sucking sound, though.
>
> Later,
>
> Russ Selkirk (06/13/53)
>
> P.S.
> Wasn't there a thread a while ago concerning aluminum driveshafts in
> R/T's? I was under mine today and my driveshaft is definitely steel.
>
> - --
> '96 Black Impala SS
> '85 Silver Monte SS
> '98 Amethyst Dakota RC R/T
> - Port Neches,Texas
> =================================
> NOTE: Anti-Spam Address! Please
> reply to: RAS002@worldnet.att.net
> =================================
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 18:26:44 -0700
> From: rll <charger69rt@inficad.com>
> Subject: DML: age
>
> hi list
>
> Are Canadian years like dog years??
>
> rob 51
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:54:27 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Important TSBs including the mythical popping noise !
>
> I used a search engine http://www.metacrawler.com
>
> It consolidates searches from about 5 or 6 other engines and then I
> stumbled on it .
>
> Go to this site and click on Technical Service Bulletins :
>
> http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
>
> Hope this helps everyone !
>
> At 08:53 PM 6/17/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >Hey, thanks Jack. I've been having the same problem with my 97. I thought
> >the bed was falling off!! I already made an appointment to bring my truck in
> >this friday.
> >How did u find the TSB? I have looked on the AllData web
> >page(www.alldata.com) and didnt find anything about this particular
> problem.
> >
> >Alex
> >97 CC Sport V8 "soon to be fixed popping noise "
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:57:02 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: 14' K&N
>
> Guess I just wanna be different and try something new . Besides , I haven't
> found a Ram Air hood that appeals to me for my '98 yet .
>
> If you know of any that you like , fill me in .
>
> At 09:21 PM 6/17/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >>>I dunno , Gary......I know the K&N is a perfect fit , but for about $40
> >cheaper , I would do the Summit . Although I haven't gotten it to work , <<
> >If you save $40 and it doesn't work, or doesn't fit, what the fuck have you
> >got except a bunch of wasted time?!
> >And with a ram-air hood I don't need no stinkin' AirRaid :-)
> >
> >Gary
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:58:39 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
>
> Yes , someone asked if all Daks use aan aluminum shaft . Mine is an R/T CC
> and it has a one piece aluminum stamped " Alcoa Seemless" or something like
> that .
>
> At 01:26 AM 6/18/98 GMT, you wrote:
> > Just got the ported throttle body installed. I had to re-rig the
> >throttle cable attachment, but the cruise and TV cable fit fine. I did
> >use the countersunk allen head cap screws and besides setting out of the
> >air flow, they look great! No check engine light and it drove well,
> >will G-Tech it next week. Does make a weird sucking sound, though.
> >
> > Later,
> >
> > Russ Selkirk (06/13/53)
> >
> >P.S.
> >Wasn't there a thread a while ago concerning aluminum driveshafts in
> >R/T's? I was under mine today and my driveshaft is definitely steel.
> >
> >--
> >'96 Black Impala SS
> >'85 Silver Monte SS
> >'98 Amethyst Dakota RC R/T
> > - Port Neches,Texas
> >=================================
> >NOTE: Anti-Spam Address! Please
> >reply to: RAS002@worldnet.att.net
> >=================================
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:00:00 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
>
> At 01:26 AM 6/18/98 GMT, you wrote:
> > Just got the ported throttle body installed. I had to re-rig the
> >throttle cable attachment, but the cruise and TV cable fit fine. I did
> >use the countersunk allen head cap screws and besides setting out of the
> >air flow, they look great! No check engine light and it drove well,
> >will G-Tech it next week. Does make a weird sucking sound, though.
>
> Hey Russ , don't worry about it , I used to have a girlfriend that did the
> same thing and I got used to it .
>
> >
> > Later,
> >
> > Russ Selkirk (06/13/53)
> >
> >P.S.
> >Wasn't there a thread a while ago concerning aluminum driveshafts in
> >R/T's? I was under mine today and my driveshaft is definitely steel.
> >
> >--
> >'96 Black Impala SS
> >'85 Silver Monte SS
> >'98 Amethyst Dakota RC R/T
> > - Port Neches,Texas
> >=================================
> >NOTE: Anti-Spam Address! Please
> >reply to: RAS002@worldnet.att.net
> >=================================
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:06:08 -0400
> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> Subject: DML: Body Lift (attn Walter Felix)
>
> Walter,
>
> I'm most of the way through installing my 3" kit from traimaster and I've
> haved a few problems some solved and some I need some help with: (BTW truck
> is a 93 V8 4x4)
>
> 1. How the hell do you fix the radiator so the fan does not hit it?? I
> have two lines on the bottom of my radiator pass side, the lower radiator
> hose and I assume the other smaller one is the transmission cooler, it
> sprayed reddish shit all over me when I undid it and the line was coming
> from the Trans. The problem is not with the hoses themselves its the
> outlets on the radiator itself they are too long and the fan hits them with
> the hoses off. Is it possible to cut them or bend them so I can send them
> down lower? I'm thinking about cutting the parts that stick out in the
> radiator and welding a piece in at a 45 degree angle in order to clear the
> fan but i'm not sure if it will fit. Another thing I thought of was
> grinding down the fan a little bit about 1/4" but I don't know if thats
> gonna throw my engine all out of whack or screw up my cooling, I tried to
> take the sucker off but I couldnt figure out how to for the life of me,
> even with the haynes manual .
>
> 2. How do I move the bumpers up? The so called Premium trailmaster kit has
> horrible instructions (it just says to raise the bumpers up) and came with
> no brackets to do this and I have no idea where to start...
>
> 3. What is the best way to adjust the truck so everything sits level?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris lang
>
> PS Help quick I'm going nuts I havent driven my truck in two days It looks
> awesome now too, it's time for new tires soon....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:06:39 -0400
> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> Subject: DML: Body Lift (attn Walter Felix)
>
> Walter,
>
> I'm most of the way through installing my 3" kit from traimaster and I've
> haved a few problems some solved and some I need some help with: (BTW truck
> is a 93 V8 4x4)
>
> 1. How the hell do you fix the radiator so the fan does not hit it?? I
> have two lines on the bottom of my radiator pass side, the lower radiator
> hose and I assume the other smaller one is the transmission cooler, it
> sprayed reddish shit all over me when I undid it and the line was coming
> from the Trans. The problem is not with the hoses themselves its the
> outlets on the radiator itself they are too long and the fan hits them with
> the hoses off. Is it possible to cut them or bend them so I can send them
> down lower? I'm thinking about cutting the parts that stick out in the
> radiator and welding a piece in at a 45 degree angle in order to clear the
> fan but i'm not sure if it will fit. Another thing I thought of was
> grinding down the fan a little bit about 1/4" but I don't know if thats
> gonna throw my engine all out of whack or screw up my cooling, I tried to
> take the sucker off but I couldnt figure out how to for the life of me,
> even with the haynes manual .
>
> 2. How do I move the bumpers up? The so called Premium trailmaster kit has
> horrible instructions (it just says to raise the bumpers up) and came with
> no brackets to do this and I have no idea where to start...
>
> 3. What is the best way to adjust the truck so everything sits level?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris lang
>
> PS Help quick I'm going nuts I havent driven my truck in two days It looks
> awesome now too, it's time for new tires soon....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:10:25 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Important TSBs including the mythical popping noise !
>
> Actually , Alex , I thought there was either a dead body or a crap-load of
> drugs stashed in the gas tank .
>
> And for all those nit-pickers , YES...it would have to be a very small body !
>
> hehehehe
>
> At 09:54 PM 6/17/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >I used a search engine http://www.metacrawler.com
> >
> >It consolidates searches from about 5 or 6 other engines and then I
> >stumbled on it .
> >
> >Go to this site and click on Technical Service Bulletins :
> >
> >http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
> >
> >
> >Hope this helps everyone !
> >
> >At 08:53 PM 6/17/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >>Hey, thanks Jack. I've been having the same problem with my 97. I thought
> >>the bed was falling off!! I already made an appointment to bring my
> truck in
> >>this friday.
> >>How did u find the TSB? I have looked on the AllData web
> >>page(www.alldata.com) and didnt find anything about this particular
> >problem.
> >>
> >>Alex
> >>97 CC Sport V8 "soon to be fixed popping noise "
> >>
> >W . Jack Hilton III
> >
> >HEMI@mindspring.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:11:25 -0400
> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Average Age Of List members
>
> 19 here got ya beat, i dont even remember the eighties hell i barely
> remember last week.....
>
> Chris
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike P Sykes <miggitymike@juno.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 3:00 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Average Age Of List members WAS: Airaid and other peronnal
> suggestions
>
> >I'm up for it!
> >JUST TURNED 21!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!
> >
> >-mike sykes
> >
> >88, V6, LE, 3.55, SlushBox
> >miggitymike@juno.com >or< mpsykes@erols.com
> >
> >"Call me Special, stick-man stencil, thin like a pencil!"
> > - 2 Skinnee J's
> >
> >_____________________________________________________________________
> >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
> >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com
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> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 98 22:10:18 -0500
> From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> Subject: DML: RE: Important TSBs including...
>
> Damn! Somebody give that good 'ol boy Jack a gold star!!
>
> Soooooo does this mean they simply know about it and are working on a
> fix or that I should make an appointment to have my truck looked at
> tomorrow?
>
> >>Service Bulletin Number: 971231183497
> Bulletin Sequence Number:
> Date of Bulletin: 9805
> NHTSA Item Number: SB600487
> Make: DODGE TRUCK
> Model: DAKOTA
> Year: 1998
> Component: ENGINE
> Summary: CONDITION WITH ENGINE MAY SPARK KNOCK WHEN WARM UNDER
> MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. *YC<<
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:14:18 -0400
> From: Joe Dille <joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us>
> Subject: DML: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
>
> Hi,
>
> I just rode past the local GMC dealer and I noticed the new Yucon Denali. It
> seems that GMC followed Dodges styling. The front end looks like a Ram
> without the cross bars. I guess Ford and GM are playing follow the leader :-)
>
> Drive Safe,
>
> Joe Dille
>
> Telford PA USA
> (joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:56:44 -0400
> From: Joe Dille <joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us>
> Subject: RE: DML: strange sounds in my R/T CC
>
> Jack,
>
> My 98 2WD CC 5-speed makes a clunk sound whenever I hit a bump or decelerate.
> You can feel it through the steering. I have been to the dealer and they say
> a TSB will be out mid summer. I think it is the intermediate shaft binding on
> the steering column when the body moves in relationship to the frame.
>
> I suggest you take it to the dealer to check it out.
>
> There is already a TSB got the 4WD Dakotas. This doesn not apply to the 2WD
> models.
>
> Drive Safe,
>
> Joe
>
> >Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:45:23 -0400
> >From: "W. Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> >Subject: DML: strange sounds in my R/T CC
> >
> >Hi all -
> >
> >I've had my CC R/T for about a week and a half now and I only have a couple
> >probs .
> >
> >The first thing that I noticed was that when I got the truck , it only had
> >about 25 miles on it and it was noticably out of alignment . Probably from
> >whoever drove it before me , but I just wondered if anyone else noticed the
> >same .
> >
> >
> >The main thing that I have a question on is this .
> >
> >I notice that whenever I am going over an uneven surface that makes the
> >truck kinda twist in a different direction on each end (like when you turn
> >right and enter a driveway or parking lot that slopes up from the road) ,
> >I hear a loud clunking against the floor of the truck .
> >
> >It sounds almost as if the exhaust system is being flexed to a point where
> >it is actually slapping the floor of the truck . I am not totally sure
> >that's what it is , but it seems to be the only reasonable answer since I
> >haven't had a chance to have the dealer check it out .
> >
> >Anyone else had this problem ?
> >Jack Hilton
> >
> >'98 CC R/T "Black Death"
> >
>
> Joe Dille
>
> Telford PA USA
> (joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:01:32 -0400
> From: Joe Dille <joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us>
> Subject: RE: DML: revving engine
>
> Your problem may be the connection to the throttle position sensor (TPS). A new
> sensor may have fixed the poor contacts temporaraly. Try disconnecting and
> connecting the TPS several times to clean the contacts. You could also look
> for bad grounds on the engine.
>
> Drive Safe,
>
> Joe
>
> >Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 10:20:48 -0500
> >From: USDA Federal Credit Union <slparker@usdafcu.org>
> >Subject: RE: DML: revving engine
> >
> >- ------ =_NextPart_000_01BD99D9.9AD141C0
> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
> >
> >No, it doesn't have cruise control. Well, it does when I get going fast =
> >enough and then take my foot off of the gas, but I don't think that was =
> >factory installed, if you know what I mean! :) I think that he did =
> >replace the Throttle Position Sensor, but it only worked temporarily. =
> >Any more ideas? I'll get him to look at the idle control valve, but I =
> >think I remember him saying that wasn't it. That was one of the first =
> >questions I asked him.
> >
>
> Joe Dille
>
> Telford PA USA
> (joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:29:08 -0500
> From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Exhaust Manifolds
>
> Jim Miller says I've got a pair off a 98 318 and the crossover pipe. $100 shipped
> if you want them. These came off an engine with 10 miles on it. Email me!
> jmiller@eramp.net
>
> > Has anyone that installed headers on any magnum engine want to sell their
> > exhaust manfiolds? I need 2 sets.
> > >
> > > Wayne >>
> > >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:37:44 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: New Items for our Daks (Scratch Me Black)
>
> In a message dated 6/17/98 7:17:48 PM Central Daylight Time,
> svieth@ameritech.net writes:
>
> << George:
>
> How long did it take the doctors to remove the ballpeen hammer
> from the side of her head?
> >>
>
> About as long as it took to convince a jury shooting her 22 times, chopping
> her into little pieces, burning all the pieces, and mailing them all over the
> country was an act of passion.
> LOL
> Still mentally disturbed George
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:40:10 -0400
> From: Ben Vaughan <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: strange sounds in my R/T CC
>
> Jack,
> I have a 97 Sport and I picked it up with 3 miles on it. It wasn't out of alignment but I also noticed the clunk when I turned right. I also saw that if someone was sitting in the passenger seat, the clunk went away so I figure it was something on that side of the truck..hope this helps.
> - --
> Ben Vaughan
> http://www.dakattack.com
> ICQ #: 558772
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:43:00 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
>
> In a message dated 6/17/98 9:10:51 PM Central Daylight Time,
> hemi@mindspring.com writes:
>
> << Hey Russ , don't worry about it , I used to have a girlfriend that did the
> same thing and I got used to it .
> >>
>
> Hope she doesn't have a hammer!!!
> George
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:44:40 PDT
> From: James Atkinson <destroyer872@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Where to mount a CB?
>
> column. It's not all the way under the dash but where the dash starts to
> curve up ward. I was concerned about clearance for right leg,but in
> three months,no problem and I am mobility impaired. Good luck to ya.
>
> Jim
>
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> >From: Jason Bleazard <bleazard@isgtec.com>
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> >Hello all,
> >
> >I just got a Cobra CB radio, and I've been wondering where I'm going to
> >mount the thing in the cab. If you have a CB, might I ask where you
> >have it?
> >
> >Thanks.
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:46:43 -0400
> From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
>
> Go figure......................
> Glenn
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Joe Dille
> >Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 10:14 PM
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >I just rode past the local GMC dealer and I noticed the new Yucon Denali. It
> >seems that GMC followed Dodges styling. The front end looks like a Ram
> >without the cross bars. I guess Ford and GM are playing follow the leader
> >:-)
> >
> >Drive Safe,
> >
> >
> >
> >Joe Dille
> >
> >Telford PA USA
> >(joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:48:40 -0500
> From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC PSSSSyclone
>
> >
>
> A note from a former Syclone owner! a pressurized 6 against a normally aspirated
> 8? lets see how they compare in about 80K miles. Many Sy/Ty owners consider the
> factory engine to only be good for about 60K miles. I didn't get but 39k when I
> cracked a piston on mine, Then another 13k and a piston melted, than another 5k
> and 3 rods bent.Actually, I wonder how many more ponies you can get out of that
> little bowtie?
> There is a company in Michigan who builds the Sy/Ty V6 to put out 650 reliable,
> streetable horses. Cost, a mere $10,000.00! He says the Sy will run in the high
> 10s or low 11s with his engine. I think if I spent 10k on my 98 dak 318 I could
> probably go that fast too! Right, Daryl?
> Im sure theres about 100 low hanging ponies on the 360 ready to "pick" from
> Dodges catalogues.
>
> > Would you want to tow a trailer with a turboV6? The Sy/Ty manual says do not
> > tow or put over 500 lbs in the truck or dammage to the drive train may happen
> > and void the warranty. These trucks are only TOYS folks!
>
> Jim Miller
> Waco, Tx
> 98 rc swb sport
> 318 V8, 3.92 sg, Mopar headers, Pit Bull muffler
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:59:55 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: GMC Caught Stealing From Dodge
>
> In a message dated 6/17/98 9:35:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
> joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us writes:
>
> << I just rode past the local GMC dealer and I noticed the new Yucon Denali.
> It
> seems that GMC followed Dodges styling. The front end looks like a Ram
> without the cross bars. I guess Ford and GM are playing follow the leader
> :-)
>
> Drive Safe, >>
>
> Look ath the ferd superdoodie. Loks like a really crapy copy of the Ram.
> (hence superdoodie)
> George
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:03:42 -0500
> From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC Syclone
>
> > What are the quarter mile times on a stock Syclone??
> >
> > Brad
>
> Mine ran high 13s
> Jim Miller
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:11:06 -0500
> From: Michael Meyerhoff <mmeye@umr.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Average Age Of List members
>
> >19 here got ya beat, i dont even remember the eighties hell i barely
> >remember last week.....
> >
> >Chris
> >
> >>I'm up for it!
> >>JUST TURNED 21!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!
> >>
> >>-mike sykes
> I turn 21 Aug 7. Cant wait... I'll be able to throw away my "other ID".
>
> Goin on 4 years of Dakota pride.
>
> mm
> ___________
> // | | \\ Mike Meyerhoff
> { }|| | | ||{ } mmeye@umr.edu
> [=============] 92 Dakota SLE Club Cab
> |} D O D G E {| Magnum 3.9l V6 4X2 3.55
> [|=============|] K&N filter, 2 1/2" exhaust
> [_] [_]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:05:21 -0500
> From: Daniel Colucci <djcolucci@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Rearend question
>
> Brad,
>
> I'll sell you the sure grip unit out of my 94. Problem is that you would
> have to buy it wrapped in the package that it came in, MY Truck!!
>
> Dan
>
> - ----------
> > From: N2mopars@aol.com
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Rearend question
> > Date: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 8:20 PM
> >
> > In a message dated 98-06-17 14:02:15 EDT, you write:
> >
> > << I have a 8.25 rearend with 3.55 gears but I don't know the spline
> count is
> > it 27 or 29. The number off the rearend is P52069814 if that helps. I'm
> > getting ready to install a Lock Right system but I don't want to do it
> before
> > I know. Thanks
> >
> > >>
> >
> >
> > Where did you find the Lockright??? How much?? Also what year is yoru
> truck?
> > That will tell you how many splines the axles are.
> >
> > Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:13:05 EDT
> From: N2mopars@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Ported Throttle Body
>
> In a message dated 98-06-17 22:01:44 EDT, you write:
>
> << Yes , someone asked if all Daks use aan aluminum shaft . Mine is an R/T CC
> and it has a one piece aluminum stamped " Alcoa Seemless" or something like
> that .
> >>
>
> Maybe just the CC's have the aluminum shaft.
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:15:52 EDT
> From: N2mopars@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota R/T vs. GMC Syclone
>
> In a message dated 98-06-17 23:08:23 EDT, you write:
>
> << > What are the quarter mile times on a stock Syclone??
> >
> > Brad
>
> Mine ran high 13s
> Jim Miller
>
> >>
>
> Then I am almost there. Syclones suck.
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:17:53 EDT
> From: N2mopars@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Rearend question
>
> In a message dated 98-06-17 23:15:56 EDT, you write:
>
> << Brad,
>
> I'll sell you the sure grip unit out of my 94. Problem is that you would
> have to buy it wrapped in the package that it came in, MY Truck!!
>
> Dan
> >>
>
> Dan, you drive a tough bargain. Why don't you just let me keep the 94 running
> and racing until it sells. All the while you can enjoy your R/T.
>
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:20:32 +0000
> From: svieth@ameritech.net
> Subject: Re: Bedliners , Used to be: DML: Damn free enterprise ! Used to
>
> > What did it cost you ?
>
> It was around $250 to $275. Can't remember off the top of my head
> right now. I had them spray under-the-rail because I didn't want
> that stuff on my shiny black bed rails.
>
> I also had my dad's 94 SLT Dak sprayed when it was new. His
> truck is green or jade and we did that one over-the-rail.
> The black bedliner material looks great against the dark green
> paint.
>
> It took him three Dakotas before I conviced him to get a bedliner:
>
> > And as for the crack I smoke , it's something a kin to Tide with Bleach
> > Alternative !
>
> Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!
>
> That's a great one, Jack!
>
> - -Scott :^)
> make mine "Tide with no bleach. shaken, not stirred" ;^)
>
> "No, Homer, very few cartoons are broadcast live. It's a
> terrible strain on the illustrator's wrist."
>
> ------------------------------
>
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