(I tried emailing to HEMI@charter.net but it bounced).
I recommend a tonneau. My mileage was similar to
yours before I installed mine, now its up to around
18MPG.
Seth
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:25:18 -0400
> From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
> Subject: DML: One more thing about the R/T
>
> On the way to FL , I got a best MPG of only 15.2 .
>
> This was at about an average of 80 MPH with the A/C off and the tailgate
> up .
>
> I thought it was the JET II module and the air cleaner so I made the thing
> stock before I left to come home .
>
> I let the tailgate down too .
>
> On the way home , I got a best of 15.7 MPG at an average speed of 75 MPH
> with the air on and using the cruise .
>
> I am thinking that my less than desireable results at the strip and the
> low
> MPG figures may be clues to a deeper problem .
>
> What do you other R/T and NON-R/T guys think ?
>
> This trip was 700 miles one way and we only stopped for fuel and food (at
> the same time) .
>
>
>
> - --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Jack Hilton III
>
> 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T Club Cab (Black)
>
> Charter Pipeline......the Next Wave.....
>
> HEMI@charter.net
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:30:30 -0600
> From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
> Subject: DML: Re:'71 Javelin w/ a 401 was: RPM Dak for sale
>
> > >I hate to break from the chrysler mold, but the greatest muscle car
> ever=
> > made
> > >was the '71 Javelin w/ a 401 in Big Bad Blue! Those fender flares up
> on=
> > the
> > >hood....damn, they're incredible!
> >
>
> In 1972 I bought a Javelin w/a 360 engine. This was inspired by my
> friends
> 70 model AMX w/390. Fastest d#%n car I ever sit in. This guy won all the
> money
> when it came to a challenge. He would of owned a used car lot if
> everyone had
> bet their pinkslips.
>
> GS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:32:48 PDT
> From: Geoffrey Hackbart <ghack2@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Truckin' Magazine
>
> Hey Ben,
> Ya I have it. I got it off of the newstand. It has a bunch of layouts of
> Duallies and Phantom Duallies, among other things.
>
> Later,
> Geoffrey
> ~~~~~98 DAK CC 3.9L~~~~~
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:40:29 -0600
> From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
> Subject: DML: Re:Damn InSlicta's
>
> > I have similar problems on my 98 CC. The simple diagnosis: stock
> > P215/75R15's are too darn small for the truck. Not to mention that the
> > Inslicta's are a 'touring car' tire. I like Goodyear a lot, don't get
> me
> > wrong. But these tires are the wrong choice for a Dakota.
> >
>
> I have the 235 70R 15 Goodyear Wrangler AT's. I've got 10K on em now
> with no apprec. signs of wear. Need some a little wider for traction
> though.
>
> GS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:41:02 -0400
> From: Ben Vaughan <webmaster@dakattack.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: Racin' at Moroso!!!!
>
> Hey Jack, let me know next time you do something like that! You probably
> came close to my town! You could've made a detour and we could have got
> together and talked Daks...See ya!
>
> Ben
> www.dakattack.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:50:02 -0500
> From: John Bell <johnb@pswtech.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Introduction
>
> Russell Neilson wrote:
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I just bought a '99 Dakota SLT with the extended cab, 6.5" box, V8 and
> ^^^^^^^^
> > stick! I love it! I traded in my '95 Mitsu Eclipse GST (turbo) for it.
> > It's that tan-silver color (sandalwood or something).
> >
> > Any advice on what my first mod should be?
> >
>
> Yeah, get that box upgraded to 6.5 feet :-).
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist... welcome to the list! The color is
> "driftwood", btw, and yes it is a pretty color (that's what
> my '97 has).
>
> Have fun,
> - --
> John Bell johnb@psw.com http://www.psw.com
> "One possible reason that things aren't going according to plan
> is that there never was a plan in the first place." - Anonymous
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:48:36 -0700
> From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> GS,
> I dont think the Magnum "R/T" engine kit is applicable to the 97-99 OBDII
> system. No Mopar computer, no Mopar headers, No mopar support in general.
> This is not the R/T kit on the R/T truck either. The R/T trucks have
> standard camshaft (Ram) etc. etc.... Its a waiting game for Mopar to step
> up to the plate on a "package" for the 97-99 engines. You could
> "homebrew"
> a system using the pieces and delve into the great unknown, but thats a
> little risky and could be expensive. Mods to date that seem to work on
> the
> 97-99 are:
> Headers (always either long or short, although I think theres only a few
> long tube headers avail for the later body styles),
> Cold air induction (many different versions etc.),
> Cat back free flow exhaust with new large dia mandrel Y pipe,
> 1.6 to 1 ratio rockers
> Supercharger...
> Mild cam? (Patrick has one on an earlier Ram, anybody with a cam in their
> 97-99??)
> etc. etc.
> Lots of great stuff in the archives.
> Bruce K Bridges
>
>
>
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: GSWillhite [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:51 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
>
> Sense I already have the R/T rearend and gears (9.25,3.92SG). I'm
> considering converting my 98 5 speed Sport to the Magnum R/T. The
> conversion process requires the R/T cam and springs, headers of
> course and new Magnum R/T decals. I still have the 318 and have
> been very satisfied with the power,torque and MPG. I know to
> complete the process I'll have to have a Mopar or Jett stage II
> computer.
> The Mopar engineers seem to agree on a 50 hp increase w/all
> the hardware mods stated (less the decals). Has anyone on the DML
> considered or done this?
>
> GS
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd 3.92SG
> P&P TB HM FIPK
> Soon to be a "MAGNUM R/T"!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 98 14:50:21 EDT
> From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
> Subject: DML: 3" exhaust cutout?
>
> I'm looking for a 3" exhaust dump/cutout which is operated by a
> cable, that can be routed inside the cab. I noticed that
> Jegs and JC Whitney have these things, but they're only for
> 2.25 or 2.5 inches or so. Does anyone know of a source for
> 3 inchers?
>
> If I can't find one, I'll just have to go with the "manual"
> type; Jegs has a 3" one ($40+ ouch!), but I'd really prefer
> one with a cable so I wouldn't have to crawl under the truck
> all the time and undo 3 butterfly nuts.
>
> A guy at the track said there was a place that might have
> them called "Speedway" or something like that? I've never
> heard of them but he said they do a lot of hot rod type stuff.
> Anyone have a phone number or a URL for 'em?
>
> Thanks very much in advance!
>
>
> -Jon-
>
> .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ----------------------------------------.
> | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
> | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.80@92.97), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> `--------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:54:10 -0700
> From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: One more thing about the R/T
>
> Jack,
> Im not sure what "problem" you think you have... I ran 15.7s (Best time)
> stock and 15.3 with the "mods" (98 R/T CC). my MPG is in the 15s as well.
> I dont think the cruise control is the best way to get good mileage since
> its controller is a lot "dumber" than your personal system (gray matter).
> How many miles do you have on the R/T Jack?
> BKB
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Hilton III [mailto:HEMI@charter.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:25 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: One more thing about the R/T
>
>
> On the way to FL , I got a best MPG of only 15.2 .
>
> This was at about an average of 80 MPH with the A/C off and the tailgate
> up
> .
>
> I thought it was the JET II module and the air cleaner so I made the thing
> stock before I left to come home .
>
> I let the tailgate down too .
>
> On the way home , I got a best of 15.7 MPG at an average speed of 75 MPH
> with the air on and using the cruise .
>
> I am thinking that my less than desireable results at the strip and the
> low
> MPG figures may be clues to a deeper problem .
>
> What do you other R/T and NON-R/T guys think ?
>
> This trip was 700 miles one way and we only stopped for fuel and food (at
> the same time) .
>
>
>
> - --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Jack Hilton III
>
> 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T Club Cab (Black)
>
> Charter Pipeline......the Next Wave.....
>
> HEMI@charter.net
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:59:44 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Black R/T w/ white letters??
>
> On Tue, 15 Sep 1998, DOCSKI wrote:
>
> > IF THATS SO I AM ORDERING RED WITH YELLOW
> >
> > Scott L. wrote:
> >
> > > On Mon, 14 Sep 1998, DOCSKI wrote:
> > >
> > > > WHAT COLORS COME WITH YELLOW 99 RT
> > >
> > > My guess is dark blue, beacuse is this is what I saw on a '99 Solar
> Yellow
> > > CC 4x4 last week.
> > >
> > > Scott L.
> > >
> >
> >
>
> You know, another option might be to order the truck with no decals,
> and then order whatever color you want and apply them yourself (or have
> the dealer do it). If the sale hinges on this, the dealer might even
> do it for free? (i.e. "If you can get me one with black letters instead
> of blue, you've got a deal")
>
> I wouldn't mind a Yellow with purple lettering. :-)
>
>
> -Jon-
>
> .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ----------------------------------------.
> | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
> | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.80@92.97), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> `--------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:08:54 -0600
> From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
> Subject: DML: Re:Introduction
>
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I just bought a '99 Dakota SLT with the extended cab, 6.5" box, V8 and
> > stick! I love it! I traded in my '95 Mitsu Eclipse GST (turbo) for it.
> > It's that tan-silver color (sandalwood or something).
> >
> > Any advice on what my first mod should be?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Russell Neilson
> >
>
> Why Howdy Russell,
> We could always use another 5 speed brother around here. One mod
> which
> does make a difference is the exhaust. Many opinions on which is best
> though. We've got members w/Borlas,Flowmasters and Gibsons. Guess it
> depends on you and how loud you want it.
>
> Welcome to the DML
>
> GS
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd 3.92SG
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 15:07:24 -0400
> From: Mike Catlin <Catlin@erols.com>
> Subject: DML: Re:Pictures Ram Air intake on R/T Installation Instuctions
>
> > Bruce Wrote:
> > Mike,
> > Very nice Ram Air setup, It looks like the cutaway on the Mopar
> performance
> > parts catalogue. Can you divulge the P/N from Air Inlet Systems that
> you
> > used and describe it a little more? I think I need a couple...
> > Bruce k Bridges
>
> Bruce & Jack,
> The part number on my invoice was #F14x3@110 price $134.95.
> You will need to slightly modify it. This post is kinda long so if
> this doesn't apply better delete now. Here's what I did.
>
> 1) Don't use the drop base (I ordered this thinking I would need it
> you don't so don't order it). Use the standard flat base they send
> and just set the center section (the part that sits on the throttle
> body) on a brick or flat surface and gently apply pressure to the
> front part of the air filter base. This will put a slight tilt on
> the front of the base for hood clearance. Your goal should be for
> the front part of the base to be about a 1/4" above the A/C bracket
> bolt.
>
> 2) Next take the snorkel and cut the back off flush at the firewall
> leaving about 1/4" of the top circle so the top circle is still
> intacked (Imagine trying to put a pie in to a box that's a little
> to small and just cutting one side of the pie straight off). After
> you do this hold the snorkel on the throttle body and mark for the
> A/C shrader valve (You must notch out for this valve). Go ahead
> and cut the snorkel for the A/C shrader valve. Save this piece
> you cut for the A/C notch since you will be flipping it around and
> fiber glassing it back in to form the cut out. When your done the
> snorkel should have the back missing and a notch in the front for the
> A/C shrader valve.
>
> 3) The next step is to fiberglass the snorkel where you have made the
> cut outs. To make it easy what I did was to use high temp foil tape
> and taped straight across the back to give temporary support to the
> fiberglass I was using. Also use the tape to hold the notch piece
> you cut out previously for the A/C shrader valve (Flip it around and
> it will create a small pocket for the A/C shrader valve). Two
> coats of fiberglass were plenty for me. Fiberglass the inside of the
> snorkel. Try not to be to messy as this will save you a lot of
> sanding later. Once the fiberglass hardens sand it down and it's
> ready for paint.
>
> 4) I riveted the base to the inside of the snorkel making sure the
> part of the base I bent down was facing the front. I also Installed
> high temp sealant between the base and snorkel before riveting.
>
> 5) Since I already use a "S" bolt to hold on my air cleaner bolt up was
> a snap.
>
> 6) I ran the left intake hose through the rubber splash boot on the left
> side of the radiator and the right intake hose goes straight down
> to a funnel intake I attached right under the front valance panel.
>
>
> Well that's it.
>
> Mike Catlin
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 12:17:11 -0700
> From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: scrambled messages...One more thing about the R/T
>
> somehow 2 of my posts were blended together to form a misogeny of words
> and
> phrases. Good luck on the decipher.
> BKB
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridges, Bruce [mailto:bbridges@alarismed.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:54 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: One more thing about the R/T
>
>
> Jack,
> Im not sure what "problem" you think you have... I ran 15.7s (Best time)
> stock and 15.3 with the "mods" (98 R/T CC). my MPG is in the 15s as well.
> I dont think the cruise control is the best way to get good mileage since
> its controller is a lot "dumber" than your personal system (gray matter).
> How many miles do you have on the R/T Jack?
> BKB
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Hilton III [mailto:HEMI@charter.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:25 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: One more thing about the R/T
>
>
> On the way to FL , I got a best MPG of only 15.2 .
>
> This was at about an average of 80 MPH with the A/C off and the tailgate
> up
> .
>
> I thought it was the JET II module and the air cleaner so I made the thing
> stock before I left to come home .
>
> I let the tailgate down too .
>
> On the way home , I got a best of 15.7 MPG at an average speed of 75 MPH
> with the air on and using the cruise .
>
> I am thinking that my less than desireable results at the strip and the
> low
> MPG figures may be clues to a deeper problem .
>
> What do you other R/T and NON-R/T guys think ?
>
> This trip was 700 miles one way and we only stopped for fuel and food (at
> the same time) .
>
>
>
> - --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Jack Hilton III
>
> 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T Club Cab (Black)
>
> Charter Pipeline......the Next Wave.....
>
> HEMI@charter.net
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 15:26:29 -0400
> From: Craig Baltzer <Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> I have the Mopar headers and cam (w/HD springs/retainers) on my '97 5.2l
> Sport, so they are definately available. They are also listed in the
> latest Mopar catalog, but if I remember correctly they weren't easy to
> find. Don't get me started on the computer though... :-)
>
> Craig
>
> P.S. Did anyone call Hennessey on the computer issue for the 5.2l? He
> has a remapped Mopar one for the 5.9 (should have it in my hands shortly
> for the Durango...)
>
> P.P.S. Are any of the "shorty" header guys shipping a new "Y" pipe? The
> stock one is pretty bad.
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridges, Bruce
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Sent: 9/15/98 2:48 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> GS,
> I dont think the Magnum "R/T" engine kit is applicable to the 97-99
> OBDII
> system. No Mopar computer, no Mopar headers, No mopar support in
> general.
> This is not the R/T kit on the R/T truck either. The R/T trucks have
> standard camshaft (Ram) etc. etc.... Its a waiting game for Mopar to
> step
> up to the plate on a "package" for the 97-99 engines. You could
> "homebrew"
> a system using the pieces and delve into the great unknown, but thats a
> little risky and could be expensive. Mods to date that seem to work on
> the
> 97-99 are:
> Headers (always either long or short, although I think theres only a few
> long tube headers avail for the later body styles),
> Cold air induction (many different versions etc.),
> Cat back free flow exhaust with new large dia mandrel Y pipe,
> 1.6 to 1 ratio rockers
> Supercharger...
> Mild cam? (Patrick has one on an earlier Ram, anybody with a cam in
> their
> 97-99??)
> etc. etc.
> Lots of great stuff in the archives.
> Bruce K Bridges
>
>
>
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: GSWillhite [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:51 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
>
> Sense I already have the R/T rearend and gears (9.25,3.92SG). I'm
> considering converting my 98 5 speed Sport to the Magnum R/T. The
> conversion process requires the R/T cam and springs, headers of
> course and new Magnum R/T decals. I still have the 318 and have
> been very satisfied with the power,torque and MPG. I know to
> complete the process I'll have to have a Mopar or Jett stage II
> computer.
> The Mopar engineers seem to agree on a 50 hp increase w/all
> the hardware mods stated (less the decals). Has anyone on the DML
> considered or done this?
>
> GS
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd 3.92SG
> P&P TB HM FIPK
> Soon to be a "MAGNUM R/T"!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 12:43:36 -0700
> From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> Subject: DML: Hennessy Computer for Durango RE: was:RE: RE: Sport to
> MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> Craig,
> Never tried to contact Hennessy. What are they charging for the Durango
> computer? Is it exchange?
> BKB
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig Baltzer [mailto:Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 12:26 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
>
> I have the Mopar headers and cam (w/HD springs/retainers) on my '97 5.2l
> Sport, so they are definately available. They are also listed in the
> latest Mopar catalog, but if I remember correctly they weren't easy to
> find. Don't get me started on the computer though... :-)
>
> Craig
>
> P.S. Did anyone call Hennessey on the computer issue for the 5.2l? He
> has a remapped Mopar one for the 5.9 (should have it in my hands shortly
> for the Durango...)
>
> P.P.S. Are any of the "shorty" header guys shipping a new "Y" pipe? The
> stock one is pretty bad.
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridges, Bruce
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Sent: 9/15/98 2:48 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> GS,
> I dont think the Magnum "R/T" engine kit is applicable to the 97-99
> OBDII
> system. No Mopar computer, no Mopar headers, No mopar support in
> general.
> This is not the R/T kit on the R/T truck either. The R/T trucks have
> standard camshaft (Ram) etc. etc.... Its a waiting game for Mopar to
> step
> up to the plate on a "package" for the 97-99 engines. You could
> "homebrew"
> a system using the pieces and delve into the great unknown, but thats a
> little risky and could be expensive. Mods to date that seem to work on
> the
> 97-99 are:
> Headers (always either long or short, although I think theres only a few
> long tube headers avail for the later body styles),
> Cold air induction (many different versions etc.),
> Cat back free flow exhaust with new large dia mandrel Y pipe,
> 1.6 to 1 ratio rockers
> Supercharger...
> Mild cam? (Patrick has one on an earlier Ram, anybody with a cam in
> their
> 97-99??)
> etc. etc.
> Lots of great stuff in the archives.
> Bruce K Bridges
>
>
>
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: GSWillhite [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 11:51 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
>
> Sense I already have the R/T rearend and gears (9.25,3.92SG). I'm
> considering converting my 98 5 speed Sport to the Magnum R/T. The
> conversion process requires the R/T cam and springs, headers of
> course and new Magnum R/T decals. I still have the 318 and have
> been very satisfied with the power,torque and MPG. I know to
> complete the process I'll have to have a Mopar or Jett stage II
> computer.
> The Mopar engineers seem to agree on a 50 hp increase w/all
> the hardware mods stated (less the decals). Has anyone on the DML
> considered or done this?
>
> GS
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd 3.92SG
> P&P TB HM FIPK
> Soon to be a "MAGNUM R/T"!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:57:17 -0500
> From: "STRICKLAND, Tate" <tstricklan@shl.com>
> Subject: DML: NiTrOuS
>
> Just got off the phone with Mike at Nitrous Express. They have two
> different setups for Daks. A single nozzle setup for guys using a
> steel breather directly on top of the tb, and a sigle nozzle setup for
> guys using a bonnet and remote breather. Exact same performance from
> both systems. Can be dialed for 50, 75, 100, or 150 hp. Wet system -
> nitrous and fuel introduced prior to the tb.
>
> Single nozzle - $569
> Dual nozzle - about $100 more - I forget, precisely
> MSD box to cut off nitrous during over-rev - $50
> Bottle heater that works off of pressure, not temperature - $219
>
> Nitrous Express
> 888-463-2781
>
> Distributors in my area:
>
> Albert's Automotive/Jerry
> 817-244-8061
>
> Go Fast Parts/Robert Weathers
> 972-935-0884
>
> SAVING UP MY PENNIES............
>
> Tate
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 20:21:54 GMT
> From: RAS*002@worldnet.att.net
> Subject: DML: (fwd) Re: Dodge Module
>
> On Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:22:50 -0500, Sean White <sales@hypertech-inc.com>
> wrote:
>
> >At 02:32 AM 9/12/98 GMT, you wrote:
> >>Hello Hypertech,
> >>
> >>Do you have any immediate plans to offer a tuning module for the '98
> >>Dakota R/T (360, auto)?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Russ Selkirk
> >>
> >>--
> >>'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
> >>=================================
> >>
> > Russ, we are hoping to release the PTM for 96 and later Dodges by
> the end
> >of the year at the latest.
> >
> >Sean
>
>
> - --
> '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: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:26:47 EDT
> From: Kabuki2@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> In a message dated 9/15/98 12:48:53 PM, you wrote:
>
> << The
> conversion process requires the R/T cam and springs, headers of
> course and new Magnum R/T decals. I still have the 318 and have
> been very satisfied with the power,torque and MPG. I know to
> complete the process I'll have to have a Mopar or Jett stage II
> computer.
> The Mopar engineers seem to agree on a 50 hp increase w/all
> the hardware mods stated (less the decals). Has anyone on the DML
> considered or done this?>>
>
>
> I've gone through the process of changing the cam & springs on my truck,
> and
> my friend's 98 Dak 318 5 spd ... I used a larger Comp Cams grind, while he
> stayed with the Mopar Perf grind. He ended up disappointed with the MP
> grind
> and ended up wanting more, but he still dropped 3 or so tenths from the
> cam
> swap alone.
>
> The cam he ran was very streetable, didn't have a hint of a lope, lots of
> low
> end, and the dealer performing the warranty work on his transmission
> wasn't
> clued off to the cam swap.
>
> You may want to run a 1.7 ratio roller rocker with the MP cam, too.
>
> ttyl
> Patrick
> http://surf.to/RDPerformance
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:38:37 EDT
> From: Kabuki2@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: NiTrOuS
>
> In a message dated 9/15/98 3:02:03 PM, you wrote:
>
> <<Just got off the phone with Mike at Nitrous Express. They have two
> different setups for Daks. A single nozzle setup for guys using a
> steel breather directly on top of the tb, and a sigle nozzle setup for
> guys using a bonnet and remote breather. Exact same performance from
> both systems. Can be dialed for 50, 75, 100, or 150 hp. Wet system -
> nitrous and fuel introduced prior to the tb.>>
>
>
> Just to let you all know, I've also contacted Nitrous express and should
> have
> their dealer application in my hands within the next couple of days. :)
>
> ttyl
> Patrick
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:34:52 EDT
> From: Kabuki2@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion
>
> In a message dated 9/15/98 1:51:56 PM, you wrote:
>
> <<Mild cam? (Patrick has one on an earlier Ram, anybody with a cam in
> their
>
> 97-99??)
>
> etc. etc.
>
> Lots of great stuff in the archives.
>
> Bruce K Bridges>>
>
>
> My truck is a '97. It is OBD-II controlled. I believe cam's on the ragged
> edge
> of getting along with the computer. It has .512" of lift, 210 deg dur on
> the
> intake, and 220 deg dur on the exhaust. All this one 112 degree lobe sep,
> it
> lopes fairly hard. Jules @ MPI has told me he uses a cam just slightly
> larger
> than mine, but not by much.
>
> I have no drivability problems, but sometimes the SES light will be
> triggered
> by the misfires at idle. Low end torque definatly suffered, but the
> midrange
> and top end is absolutely explosive... and this is with my rev limiter set
> at
> 5000rpm. I beleive theres a few more Rs to be spun out of this engine, but
> I
> can't spin her any higher b/c of the stock ECM.
>
> I've witnessed a '97 Ram 4x4 with a mild blower cam, w/ no problems.
>
> On my friend's 98 Dak we used a grind very similar (identical) to the MP
> grind
> w/1.7 rockers, and he didn't run into any problems.
>
> While the R/T package may produce great results, I feel that the cam is
> too
> mild for most, and all the components are overpriced. IMO, one could do
> much
> better (economically, and performance wise) in the aftermarket for sure.
>
> ttyl
> Patrick
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:37:13 -0500
> From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: NiTrOuS
>
> I heard that nitrous couldn't be put on 94-96 b/c of the fuel pump/filter
> being inside the fuel tank. I could be totally wrong, but what years is
> the below setup for? How does this compare to other nitrous setups, like
> NOS or Nitrous Works?
> Maybe I'm saving my pennies too!
> Later,
> Robert
>
> STRICKLAND, Tate wrote:
>
> > Just got off the phone with Mike at Nitrous Express. They have two
> > different setups for Daks. A single nozzle setup for guys using a
> > steel breather directly on top of the tb, and a sigle nozzle setup for
> > guys using a bonnet and remote breather. Exact same performance from
> > both systems. Can be dialed for 50, 75, 100, or 150 hp. Wet system -
> > nitrous and fuel introduced prior to the tb.
> >
> > Single nozzle - $569
> > Dual nozzle - about $100 more - I forget, precisely
> > MSD box to cut off nitrous during over-rev - $50
> > Bottle heater that works off of pressure, not temperature - $219
> >
> > Nitrous Express
> > 888-463-2781
> >
> > Distributors in my area:
> >
> > Albert's Automotive/Jerry
> > 817-244-8061
> >
> > Go Fast Parts/Robert Weathers
> > 972-935-0884
> >
> > SAVING UP MY PENNIES............
> >
> > Tate
>
>
>
> - --
> Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> http://www.davidson.edu/personal/rotrottmann/default.htm
> Davidson, NC
> 95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
>
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>
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