I just got done buying MP headers for my 97. Unless I've missed
something, the 97's and 98's are IDENTICAL except for a passenger side
airbag switch and interior cosmetics (few at that!) Just like I send
letters of praise to the managers of people who go out of their way to
be helpful, if I were you, I'd get the guy's name and contact his
manager - you're trying to give them your money - you don't have to
put up with sh!tty service.
Tate
-----Original Message-----
From: RAS*002@worldnet.att.net [SMTP:RAS*002@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 1998 1:35 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: 380 HP Crate Motor
Has anyone had any experiences with putting the 380 HP crate motor
into an ODB II Dakota? I am concerned about the computer
adaptability
issues and driveability.
Someone at the Mopar Performance hotline (this guy had a VERY
"down"
attitude) told me that the crate motors were completely different
from
the production motors - no parts interchanged, and it wouldn't work in
a
'98 Dak! I was under the impression that the motors were identical
(long blocks) with the exception of larger valves and different cam
timing. Even the cam timing on the 380 HP motor looks mild enough to
be
streetable, but I'd like to be certain before making a final decision.
The guy at MP also told me that Mopar was NOT going to offer a
computer upgrade or headers or any other performance parts for '98
models. Has anyone else heard this? When you call the tech line, do
you ask for someone (knowledgeable AND upbeat) in particular? I'd
sure
hate to get this guy again...
Sorry if this has been addressed recently, I've been on vacation.
Later,
Russ Selkirk
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