V6 and although it is quiter than the 2 chamber its still fairly growly. Sounds
great when you start it up though. I had the 24 inch Chrome exit chambers welded on
and they really wake up the growl. W. Parker Sr.
DML Digest wrote:
> DML Digest Tuesday, August 11 1998 Volume 03 : Number 1138
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
> DML: boys in the hood
> Re: DML: Alan's response to antifreeze
> Re: DML: temperature problem w/ underdrive pulleys
> DML: RE: Mobile 1 and engine noise
> DML: Can you help this guy?
> Re: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
> DML: RE: 2 question
> DML: fOR SALE: Spare stock parts
> DML: 98 Mopar Nats
> DML: Gibson Installed
> Re: DML: Gibson Installed
> Re: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
> Re: DML: boys in the hood
> DML: Smokin' the meats !
> Re: DML: 98 Mopar Nats
> DML: RE: what kind of antifreeze
> RE: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
> DML: Possible '99 R/T Differences
> RE: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
> Re: DML: SBEC REBATE
> Re: DML: Possible '99 R/T Differences
> DML: RE: 2 question
> DML: JET module question for Frank Holloway
> Re: DML: SBEC REBATE (NOT A WAR)
> Re: DML: Transgo info
> Re: DML: SBEC REBATE
> RE: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
> Re: DML: Gibson Installed
> DML: RE: JET module question for Frank Holloway
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:27:52 -0700
> From: "Rhyner, Mark" <RhynerM@emh1.hqisec.army.mil>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
>
> Frank writes:
> ... (we can't hide from the EPA Gods)...
> - -----------------------------------------
>
> The more appropriate epithet is "EPA nazis", not gods and definitely not
> Gods.
>
> Mark R
> 93 5.2Magnum, CC, LE, slushbox, pigeon hauler
> Experientia Docet
> "The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge
> authority, as such. For him, scepticism is the highest of duties; blind
> faith the one unpardonable sin." Thomas H. Huxley
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 12:37:12 -0500
> From: Joseph Dick <joe@selu.edu>
> Subject: DML: boys in the hood
>
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>
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> Anybody familiar with the keystone metal ram -air hood? I saw a blurb in
> this months Mopar Muscle says they retro from old road runner scoops,
> supposed to be metal hood fitting 98 Dakota. Anyone know how much it costs,
> and how it fits ?
>
> Joe
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:09:32 -0500
> From: Mike Crumley <mcrumley@airmail.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Alan's response to antifreeze
>
> At 10:35 PM 8/10/98 , you wrote:
>
> >I put a 160 in my Dak. I Filled it with 50% and now I get code 17. The eng
> >isnt warming up enough for the comp. to get out of "choke mode". If I put a
> >leaner mix in then would that help? I would have to change it out if we ever
> >had a bad winter again.
> >Boog
> >
>
> I know next to nothing about this, but I do have a minimum of common sense
> (that sound was my wife laughing hysterically). It would seem to me that if
> your thermostat were not letting the engine warm up enough, then fiddling
> with the coolant ratio would hardly be the ideal solution. It might work,
> but so would chaining a bunch of concrete blocks to your back bumper and
> dragging them around to make your engine work harder and run hotter. Why
> not just put in a hotter thermostat and be done with it?
>
> - --
> Mike Crumley mcrumley@airmail.net
> 97 Dakota RC 3.9L V6 3.55 Auto Rhino Liner
> Bug Shield Mud Flaps DDBC
>
> Everyone has the right to be stupid.
> Some people just abuse the privilege.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:41:14 -0700
> From: Bob Mankin <bob@cadpros.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: temperature problem w/ underdrive pulleys
>
> DakotaJOS@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 95 dakota 5.2 auto trans.I tried the 3 pulley set summer 97 and again
> > the following winter.In the summer there was a small increase in acceleration,
> > the engine reved up a little quicker but while not in motion the temperature
> > would
> > get very high if a/c was on-the a/c compressor would not cycle off at idle-the
> > head
> > lights were dim at idle - the eye in my battery lost it's green glow.
> > In winter it did'nt build eccessive heat but the other cons were still there.
> > Thats right
> > compressor still would'nt cycle off in defrost while idling. I'll never put
> > those pulleys
> > on my truck again.
> >
> > For me the CONS greatly out weigh the pros.
>
> Which set by which manufacturer are we talking about here?
>
> FWIW, companies like March makes sets that are tweaked for "performance
> only" or compromise sets that address necessary amperage in the charging
> system while giving some performance increase.
>
> Pat, if you're reading this, are you planning the set that maintains
> good amp generation from the alternator?
>
> Bob
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 15:46:58 -0400
> From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Mobile 1 and engine noise
>
> John,
>
> I noticed the same thing. My Kota seemed to be a little more quiet
> after running Mobile 1.
>
> Glenn
> P.S. It's not in your head.
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: John Neff [mailto:jndneff@texas.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 8:40 AM
> To: Dakota Mailing List; diRT@unix.off-road.com
> Subject: DML: Mobile 1 and engine noise
>
> All,
> Well I decided to go ahead and change the Dakota over to Mobile 1 the
> other
> day, and I have a question to ask everyone that is running Synth in
> their
> cars or trucks or whatever. Did you notice that the engine is quieter
> after
> changing over. All I did was change oil and filter and took it around
> the
> block to make sure nothing would start leaking. I thought to myself that
> it
> sounded a little quieter, but figured that it was just me. After wards
> my
> wife and I went out to dinner and I asked her to listen to the truck and
> tell me if she thought if it sounded different. She did not know that I
> had
> done anything to it. She said that it sounded quieter to her. So it was
> not
> all in my head. Has anyone else experienced this, or am I the lucky one
> to
> get the quiet oil? BTW, I stayed with the same weight oil as I was
> running
> in Dino Juice, 10W-30.
> John
> 98 Dakota 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto,.......blah blah blah, more stuff.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:11:19 -0400
> From: Ben Vaughan <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> Subject: DML: Can you help this guy?
>
> Hey guys, can anyone help this dude? Thanks,
> Ben
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Weaver, Rick <rweaver@osrhe.edu>
> To: 'webmaster@dakattack.com' <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> Date: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 2:59 PM
> Subject: Help!
>
> >I have a 1995 Dakota V6, it dies on idle when it runs for a few minutes,
> for
> >no reason, but not all the time, it is getting worst as time goes on. If
> >you have any information please email me, I didn't want to pay $70 bucks to
> >have it tested. I have checked the system with the onboard diagnostics and
> >it checked fine any ideas?
> >
> >Rick Weaver, Software Support Specialist
> >Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
> >Oklahoma City, OK. Ph # 405-524-9210 Fax # 405-524-9230
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:26:34 -0400
> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
>
> Try powerbraking it. Hold down the brakes and step on the gas HARD and let
> the smoke show begin
>
> Chris
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanderburg <vanderbu@silk.net>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Monday, August 10, 1998 11:30 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
>
> >I just want to know how I can get the tires to spin off the line?
> >Before I installed dodges limited spin it wasn't to hard, but now I can't
> >get anything of the line (unless on sand, dirt, water, or snow)
> >It's a 94 cc automatic V8 What am I doing wrong?
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Boog318@aol.com <Boog318@aol.com>
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Date: Monday, August 10, 1998 7:27 PM
> >Subject: Re: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
> >
> >
> >>WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
> >>CUT OFF?????????????????????????????????
> >>NA! Its ;more like drink anote\r and w-well uh ... drink anoter eh?
> >Heee
> >>heeeee...
> >>heyy want to raceee for it/////? DOH!
> >>Yall dost jont git it !
> >>BOOGER :0)>
> >>
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:40:18 -0400
> From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: 2 question
>
> Can't help you out on the first question, but the wood grain dash can be
> seen in the MOPAR accessories book. Looks pretty nice.
>
> Glenn
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: sperduton@mail.dnb.com [mailto:sperduton@mail.dnb.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 9:29 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 2 question
>
> I have two questions.
> For reference, I have a 98 CC 4wd v8 auto
>
> 1) when I first drive the truck in the moring after a rain or a heavy
> dew,
> the first time I touch the brakes, the rear wheels make a hi pitch
> squeal,
> grab real hard and skid slighty. after touching the brakes a few times,
> it stops
> and they work like normal. It a little abboying when leaving a
> campground at 6am and the brakes
> on my new truck squeal and skid on the dirt and the wife gives you
> the "did you have to do that" look.
>
> 2) a friend of mine with a 96 sport replaces his instrument panel cover
> with one from
> a SLT model with the woodgrain package. Anyone know if the woodgrain
> was an option on the 98 slt.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nick
>
> - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> - --------
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> Jaek and
> (oo) | :\/: _ _ \ Jon's WWW mail cow gateway. That is to say,
> the
> /-------\/_/ : :: :: : ) person who sent this message could in fact
> be an
> / | MAIL|| \_ ' '`-'`-'/ anonymous prankster. Even though this
> message was
> * ||"" || \__________/ mailed to you from the cs.fredonia.edu
> domain, it
> ^^ ^^ could have been generated by anyone in the
> world.
> Please keep this in mind. Thank you! --Jaek (smit2204) and -Jon-
> (stei0302)
> - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> - --------
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:50:23 -0700
> From: Lance Martz <LanceM@mcmullenargus.com>
> Subject: DML: fOR SALE: Spare stock parts
>
> For Sale:
> Parts I don't need anymore:
>
> I'm selling the stock rear end out of my '97 Kota since I'll have to
> swap/narrow the rear end because of the pro streeting being done. The
> rear has 20K miles on it and includes:
> 3:91 Precision (Reider Racing) Gears
> Dana Trac Loc Posi
> All brakes and hardware
> Spare Dana Trac Loc Posi unit
>
> I've also got the following available:
> Stock leaf spring packs (complete)
> Western Chassis lowering shackles that I'll no longer have any use for..
>
> The rear end will be sold as a complete unit as I have no need for the
> brakes on anything else that's bolted to it. I'm swapping for a Dana 60
> that will be shortened to allow the truck to sit lower and possess a
> much stronger rear differential. This swap would be of significance to
> anyone with a V-6 that has a stock rear end or gears. This would
> increase off-the-line times and give you better traction over the
> equipment offered on less than top-shelf Dakotas.
>
> I've got to pay for the new housing and equipment soon, so I'll
> entertain all offers. They're at a standstill at the shop where my truck
> is dismantled until I get them a housing core to set up the rear end.
> Thanks for the opportunity,
> Lance Martz
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:01:50 EDT
> From: DodgeBoyz3@aol.com
> Subject: DML: 98 Mopar Nats
>
> Hello list....................
>
> Well, we did the Nats..........I only got to meet Josh, but we had a great
> time Friday night on and off Brice Rd. I went to the track all three days.
> It was hot and dusty but a whole lot of fine rides and a few nice Daks too. I
> raced on Sat in the trophy bracket class. Man was I kickin ass! I took out
> the first two rounds in elimination's, and thought I had the third round too,
> but the win light came on in the other (69 Charger) guys lane. After checking
> my time slip I found out that according to the slip I had won, being closer to
> my dial in time than the other fellow. I went to race control and asked them
> what was up. "Gee that timer is on the blink again" was all they said. Of
> course by then the trophy bracket race was over and the fellow in the 69
> Charger, Mooney was his name was collecting his prize. My dial was a 15.10
> and I ran a 15.123..........His dial was 14.10 and he ran a 14.323.......Glad
> I am a grown man and didn't really give a rats a$%...........Oh well, I will
> get them next year!
>
> I didn't make Brice Rd, Sun night as we left the track Sun afternoon and after
> the hard ball police tactics of Sat night, I didn't feel like pressing my
> luck. Although I did manage to crank out a few crowd cheering burnout's,
> before finding a fellow DML'er, well lets just say he was swimming upstream
> w/o a.................I'll let him spill those beans!
>
> One thing that did happen Sun at the swap meet area. The wife and I collect
> the die cast NHRA cars, and Sat we had spotted a couple we needed. But cash
> on hand had withered to next to nothing. So I suggested we come back Sun and
> buy them. Well, anyway one of the cars had gone from $35 to $48 bucks. It
> was the Moon Eyes Funny Car, in 1/24 scale. I talked the guy into selling it
> to me for $35. Walking down the same row, we run into Kenji Okazaki,
> the(former)driver of that car!.........In no time flat I had it signed and
> back in the box. Made our day :-)
>
> All in all we had a good time and will be back next year to WIN the bracket
> race. Hope to see more DML'ers out there in 99......................
>
> Gene in Houston
> BTW, its 19 hours to Columbus from here and 23 cups of coffee!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:12:00 -0400
> From: Ben Vaughan <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> Subject: DML: Gibson Installed
>
> Well, the guy just drove up with my truck. The Gibsons sound AWESOME!! Put
> it next to a Chebby with a 350 with Flomasters and my Dak sounded better.
> One question, the back right tailpipe is vibrating a bit...Is there any way
> to stablize this? All the joints are welded...Any suggestions?? I'll have
> recordings posted soon!!
> Ben Vaughan
> www.dakattack.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:18:50 EDT
> From: Dkota4by4@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Gibson Installed
>
> Ben,
>
> What setup did you go with? Also, what is your truck? Thanks for the
> info.
>
> Russ
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:56:49 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
>
> I like to refer to the EPA as I do other government entities....the Army
> Corp of Engineers , Al Gore and his husband Tipper , Bill "I'm hot for
> Monica" Clinton and his so-called "wife" Hillary that most likely frequents
> lesbian establishments such as "The Other Side" Lounge in Atlanta and has
> quite an extensive collection of leather chaps....OK , I'm rambling .
>
> I refer to them all as the "Gistapo" .
>
> Of course , when talking about Hilary and his henchmen , the term
> "Feminazi" really rolls off the tongue .
>
> >
> >Frank writes:
> >... (we can't hide from the EPA Gods)...
> >-----------------------------------------
> >
> >The more appropriate epithet is "EPA nazis", not gods and definitely not
> >Gods.
>
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:00:03 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: boys in the hood
>
> Not metal , glass . Same as the hood offered by ProGlass ,some members have
> pics of it posted .
>
> Prestigious is supposed to have a steel cowl hood coming out for the 97+
> but it has been "supposed" to come out for quite a while .
>
> At 12:37 PM 8/11/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> >Anybody familiar with the keystone metal ram -air hood? I saw a blurb in
> >this months Mopar Muscle says they retro from old road runner scoops,
> >supposed to be metal hood fitting 98 Dakota. Anyone know how much it costs,
> >and how it fits ?
> >
> >Joe
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:03:24 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: DML: Smokin' the meats !
>
> >>I just want to know how I can get the tires to spin off the line?
> >>Before I installed dodges limited spin it wasn't to hard, but now I can't
> >>get anything of the line (unless on sand, dirt, water, or snow)
> >>It's a 94 cc automatic V8 What am I doing wrong?
>
> Ideally , you DON'T want the tires to spin .
>
> You give up traction and spend time spinning while the other guy is winning .
>
> If you just GOTTA make em spin , then try mildly
> power-braking..............I see a great future career for you working at a
> local Goodyear retailer .
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:07:53 -0400
> From: "W . Jack Hilton III" <hemi@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: 98 Mopar Nats
>
> Damn , you guys that got to go to the Nats are lucky !!!
>
> I WILL be there next year !!!
>
> BTW - Anyone in the Southeast wanna go to Moroso for th Mopar show/race on
> September 13 ?
>
> I will be there as well .
>
> It's near West Palm Beach , FL .
>
> At 05:01 PM 8/11/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >Hello list....................
> >
> >Well, we did the Nats..........I only got to meet Josh, but we had a great
> >time Friday night on and off Brice Rd. I went to the track all three days.
> >It was hot and dusty but a whole lot of fine rides and a few nice Daks
> too. I
> >raced on Sat in the trophy bracket class. Man was I kickin ass! I took out
> >the first two rounds in elimination's, and thought I had the third round too,
> >but the win light came on in the other (69 Charger) guys lane. After
> checking
> >my time slip I found out that according to the slip I had won, being
> closer to
> >my dial in time than the other fellow. I went to race control and asked them
> >what was up. "Gee that timer is on the blink again" was all they said. Of
> >course by then the trophy bracket race was over and the fellow in the 69
> >Charger, Mooney was his name was collecting his prize. My dial was a 15.10
> >and I ran a 15.123..........His dial was 14.10 and he ran a 14.323.......Glad
> >I am a grown man and didn't really give a rats a$%...........Oh well, I will
> >get them next year!
> >
> >I didn't make Brice Rd, Sun night as we left the track Sun afternoon and
> after
> >the hard ball police tactics of Sat night, I didn't feel like pressing my
> >luck. Although I did manage to crank out a few crowd cheering burnout's,
> >before finding a fellow DML'er, well lets just say he was swimming upstream
> >w/o a.................I'll let him spill those beans!
> >
> >One thing that did happen Sun at the swap meet area. The wife and I collect
> >the die cast NHRA cars, and Sat we had spotted a couple we needed. But cash
> >on hand had withered to next to nothing. So I suggested we come back Sun and
> >buy them. Well, anyway one of the cars had gone from $35 to $48 bucks. It
> >was the Moon Eyes Funny Car, in 1/24 scale. I talked the guy into
> selling it
> >to me for $35. Walking down the same row, we run into Kenji Okazaki,
> >the(former)driver of that car!.........In no time flat I had it signed and
> >back in the box. Made our day :-)
> >
> >All in all we had a good time and will be back next year to WIN the bracket
> >race. Hope to see more DML'ers out there in 99......................
> >
> >Gene in Houston
> >BTW, its 19 hours to Columbus from here and 23 cups of coffee!
> >
> >
> >
> W . Jack Hilton III
>
> HEMI@mindspring.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:22:02 -0400
> From: "Gary E. Klim" <garyklim@snet.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: what kind of antifreeze
>
> I'm not quite that thorough, but I do drain and replace a gallon or so of
> coolant every 2 years with the same results. (I only average about 10k miles
> a year) Kind of like eating your roughage to keep the internal plumbing
> flowing properly... ;-)
>
> gk
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere In Connecticut mailto:garyklim@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Patrick and
> > Kelly Engram
> > Sent: Monday, August 10, 1998 10:55 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: what kind of antifreeze
> >
> >
> > I think you'll find the biggest differences between people's engines
> > who never change their antifreeze and those who do so consistently.
> > I've never replaced any water pump on any of my vehicles, or a
> > radiator etc. I flush mine every 30K
> >
> > Patrick
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:27:53 -0400
> From: "Gary E. Klim" <garyklim@snet.net>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
>
> OK, I've got my Nomex suit in place, so here goes:
>
> How about a hybrid consisting of a torque converter mated to the 5 speed?
>
> gk
>
> (And I haven't even had my first beer yet...)
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere In Connecticut mailto:garyklim@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Joel
> > Znamenacek
> > Sent: Monday, August 10, 1998 11:05 PM
> > To: DML
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
> >
> >
> > If you buy a 98 Dakota v8 5sp you might want to check and see if it back
> > fires when compression braking. That does not mean drop it in 2 on the
> > freeway, just go from 5th to 4th and listen.
> > My Dakota has this problem and if I knew it ahead of time I would have
> > gotten the auto.
> > I just got back from the dealer and they did not fix the back fire
> > because they cant do it.
> >
> > Joel
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 15:31:57 -0700
> From: "Bradley, Seth J" <seth.j.bradley@intel.com>
> Subject: DML: Possible '99 R/T Differences
>
> Wasn't able to reach the Customer Service people today, but I did talk to
> the Info Line. They confirmed the 4500 production limit for '99. They also
> said that it would be available in the new bright yellow color, though maybe
> not immediately (I can't see it, personally.....:-).
>
> I most want to find out about tire changes right now....
>
> Seth Bradley
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:49:54 -0500
> From: "Jim, Donna, Erin, and Brian" <leefam@wcc.net>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: 5spd vs. Auto
>
> At 06:27 PM 8/11/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >OK, I've got my Nomex suit in place, so here goes:
> >
> >How about a hybrid consisting of a torque converter mated to the 5 speed?
> >
> >gk
> >
> >(And I haven't even had my first beer yet...)
> >
>
> Wouldn't that just be like a fully manual automatic? What about goin' the
> other way, an auto with a clutch. I heard they used to do in the 70's to
> the cars in classes that didn't allow a Lenco trans.
>
> Brian
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:47:04 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: SBEC REBATE
>
> In a message dated 8/11/98 7:17:08 AM Central Daylight Time,
> hemi@mindspring.com writes:
>
> << But wasn't htat offset by the fact that with the MP SBEC you HAVE to run
> premium ? >>
> Never really noticed a difference in my milage between regular and preimum
> with the stock comp.
> not starting a war, just givin my 2 cents
> george
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:47:13 EDT
> From: DodgeBoyz3@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Possible '99 R/T Differences
>
> In a message dated 8/11/98 5:44:00 PM Central Daylight Time,
> seth.j.bradley@intel.com writes:
>
> << it would be available in the new bright yellow color, >>
>
> Solar Yellow they call it. Not for me. Make mine purple!
>
> Gene in Houston
> 95 SLT(Now a Mopar Nats vet)
> 99 R/T (1 of 4500 on order)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:50:24 -0400
> From: "Gary E. Klim" <garyklim@snet.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: 2 question
>
> 1) You're just removing the fine layer of rust that formed overnight. In
> high humidity, this is not something to worry about. Some squeak more than
> others, some not at all (mine for instance, and we've had weeks of seemingly
> endless rain here in the Northeast during the early part of the year)
>
> 2) Rosewood Applique' (2 pcs) Part Number: 82202954 $150
>
> gk
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere In Connecticut mailto:garyklim@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > sperduton@mail.dnb.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 9:29 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: 2 question
> >
> >
> > I have two questions.
> > For reference, I have a 98 CC 4wd v8 auto
> >
> > 1) when I first drive the truck in the moring after a rain or a
> > heavy dew,
> > the first time I touch the brakes, the rear wheels make a hi pitch squeal,
> > grab real hard and skid slighty. after touching the brakes a few
> > times, it stops
> > and they work like normal. It a little abboying when leaving a
> > campground at 6am and the brakes
> > on my new truck squeal and skid on the dirt and the wife gives you
> > the "did you have to do that" look.
> >
> > 2) a friend of mine with a 96 sport replaces his instrument panel
> > cover with one from
> > a SLT model with the woodgrain package. Anyone know if the
> > woodgrain was an option on the 98 slt.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Nick
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --------------
> > (__) ,---------. NOTE: The preceding message was sent
> > via Jaek and
> > (oo) | :\/: _ _ \ Jon's WWW mail cow gateway. That is
> > to say, the
> > /-------\/_/ : :: :: : ) person who sent this message could
> > in fact be an
> > / | MAIL|| \_ ' '`-'`-'/ anonymous prankster. Even though
> > this message was
> > * ||"" || \__________/ mailed to you from the cs.fredonia.edu
> > domain, it
> > ^^ ^^ could have been generated by anyone in
> > the world.
> > Please keep this in mind. Thank you! --Jaek (smit2204) and
> > -Jon- (stei0302)
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --------------
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:50:40 EDT
> From: O26ON4@aol.com
> Subject: DML: JET module question for Frank Holloway
>
> Frank,
> Spoke w/ a JET tech about creating a custom power module with increased timing
> advance, fuel, etc. which I could use at the strip w/ 100 octane fuel, sort of
> a "strip" chip. He informed me that JET can't increase the timing anymore
> because of ECM constraints. Is he correct or just misinformed? I already have
> the JET II w/ thermo and like the improved drivability, but I'd like more at
> the strip, know what I mean?
> Regards,
> Steve Waller in Houston
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:52:04 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: SBEC REBATE (NOT A WAR)
>
> In a message dated 8/11/98 7:18:58 AM Central Daylight Time,
> hemi@mindspring.com writes:
>
> << I put $100 on the head of any man that sends back a factory SBEC!!!!
>
> hehehehe......J/K >>
>
> I dont understand why you are all, in an uproar about sending the stock comp
> back!! I haven't hade any problems with mine, and if the thing burns up, well
> I'll order another one. Can get one to my work place, just as fast as my
> dealership can get one sent to them. I dont know how much the stock comp
> costs, but I have gotten enough sources off the DML to get my comp pretty
> cheap, and right from the factory, to me. No middle man!!
> QUESTION... Why is everyone afraid to tow with the MP comp? We tow the
> waverunner almost every weekend, and havent seen any problem. In fact it tows
> better.
> George J Hooper
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:54:35 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Transgo info
>
> In a message dated 8/11/98 9:19:32 AM Central Daylight Time, Kabuki2@aol.com
> writes:
>
> << Hey, I'm reading about this Transgo kit and was wondering who I should talk
> to
> about buying direct? Do they have a web site & do they answer their E-mails?
>
> ttyl
> Patrick >>
>
> Can somone tell me how much it will cost for the 96 A-518 (46RE)? If the price
> is right, count me in too.
> George J Hooper
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:57:54 EDT
> From: Hoopgj@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: SBEC REBATE
>
> In a message dated 8/11/98 10:19:38 AM Central Daylight Time,
> Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM writes:
>
> << and have to go by a new factory computer (which
> was $700 Canadian the last time I checked). >>
> And about $300 for the MP unit. Just depends on what you use your ride for. I
> am trying to draw every last horse out of it, to keep beating up on the kids
> in daddys rides, not to mention to show all the chevy and ford owners at the
> drag strip that a Dakota is a truck that is due a whole lot more respect than
> it gets!!!!!!!!
> George
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:03:10 -0700
> From: "Holloway,Frank T" <Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
>
> Lewinsky and Clinton have shown
> what Kaczynski must surely have known
> that an intern is better
> than a bomb in a letter
> given the choice of how to be blown
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: W . Jack Hilton III [SMTP:hemi@mindspring.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 2:57 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: Hi po computers and emissions
> >
> >
> > I like to refer to the EPA as I do other government entities....the
> > Army
> > Corp of Engineers , Al Gore and his husband Tipper , Bill "I'm hot for
> > Monica" Clinton and his so-called "wife" Hillary that most likely
> > frequents
> > lesbian establishments such as "The Other Side" Lounge in Atlanta and
> > has
> > quite an extensive collection of leather chaps....OK , I'm rambling .
> >
> > I refer to them all as the "Gistapo" .
> >
> > Of course , when talking about Hilary and his henchmen , the term
> > "Feminazi" really rolls off the tongue .
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > >Frank writes:
> > >... (we can't hide from the EPA Gods)...
> > >-----------------------------------------
> > >
> > >The more appropriate epithet is "EPA nazis", not gods and definitely
> > not
> > >Gods.
> >
> > W . Jack Hilton III
> >
> > HEMI@mindspring.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:57:19 -0500
> From: Richard A Pyburn <rap777@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Gibson Installed
>
> Another satisfied customer. Way to go, Ben. I sure like mine. It sounds
> much better than a friend's "slowmaster."
>
> Richard in SA
>
> On Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:12:00 -0400 Ben Vaughan <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> writes:
> >Well, the guy just drove up with my truck. The Gibsons sound
> >AWESOME!! Put
> >it next to a Chebby with a 350 with Flomasters and my Dak sounded
> >better.
> >One question, the back right tailpipe is vibrating a bit...Is there
> >any way
> >to stablize this? All the joints are welded...Any suggestions?? I'll
> >have
> >recordings posted soon!!
> >Ben Vaughan
> >www.dakattack.com
> >
> >
> >
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 19:19:05 -0400
> From: "Gary E. Klim" <garyklim@snet.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: JET module question for Frank Holloway
>
> This might very well be the case. Let's say that the timing has an 8 bit
> adjustment range, with the OEM setting at approximately the middle of the
> range. 8 bits yields 256 possible levels of timing adjustment. If the JET
> chip currently reaches binary 11111111 (255), that's all that's possible
> with the current hardware. BTW, I have no idea what the actual bit level is
> for the PCM, I just used 8 bit as an example.
>
> gk
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere In Connecticut mailto:garyklim@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > O26ON4@aol.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 6:51 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: JET module question for Frank Holloway
> >
> >
> > Frank,
> > Spoke w/ a JET tech about creating a custom power module with
> > increased timing
> > advance, fuel, etc. which I could use at the strip w/ 100 octane
> > fuel, sort of
> > a "strip" chip. He informed me that JET can't increase the timing anymore
> > because of ECM constraints. Is he correct or just misinformed? I
> > already have
> > the JET II w/ thermo and like the improved drivability, but I'd
> > like more at
> > the strip, know what I mean?
> > Regards,
> > Steve Waller in Houston
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
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