Haven't priced the computer separately, but its part of their "stage 1"
package for the Durango. The "package" is $4,500, and includes intake,
computer, headers, exhaust, plug wires and a couple of other things. Not
cheap for quoted 270hp. The more "interesting" one is $11K, which is all
of the above plus the blower, quoted 350 hp.
One of the good things about Hennessey is that (at least on the Vipers)
his hp numbers are real and repeatable on every vehicle, not just the
ones from "the best one he has ever seen" like some other manufacturers
do...
Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridges, Bruce [mailto:bbridges@alarismed.com]
Sent: September 15, 1998 3:44 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
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"!!
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