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>
>> Just got back from running my 98 CC R/T at Great lakes Dragway in Wis. The
>> best time was 14.68 @ 95.3 mph. 60 foot time was 2.228. I am still a
>> little disappointed with these times. I have a Vortech, JBA's, and 2 1/2
>> "y" into a 3 inch cat and 3 inch Flow Pro. I was expecting better times.
>> Traction is terrible.
>
>You answered your own question. TRACTION. Without it you look great with all
>the noise and smoke, But...... the time slip is the final judge. 2.228 is not a
>good 60'. Are you running the Vortech S trim? How much boost? How much fuel
>pressure @ psi boost. All these things have to *balance* out for max HP. Sounds
>like a cool truck, just needs a little tuning.
>
>> I really feel that the limiting factors for me with
>> the SC are the computer and traction. This thing should be running better
>> than what it is. But I never tested it stock so I don't know how much I
>> picked up from there. There was a RC R/T running 15.40's at 89 mph.
>>
>> Dan
>
>- --
>
> Ron Merx (IndyRon)
> <ronmerx@nol.net>
>
>'96 Ram Indy Pace Truck, Vortech Supercharger, Mopar R/T cam, Mopar Perf.
>Computer, Crower 1.7 rockers w/ H-D springs, MSD 6A-BTM ignition, J&S Digital
>Safeguard, MPI Pro Street TBI, DynaMax muffler 3" hiflo cat exhaust (custom
>built), 4.10 Gears, Borla Headers, 24# injectors, TransGo kit, B&M Floor
>Shifter, AND........ Low 13's. Soon to all be put on a '99 CC R/T
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 20:39:50
>From: Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
>Subject: DML: 94 dakota [2]
>
>Another thought on the re-occuring EGR code.
>
>There is a crossover passage in the intake manifold
>under the throttle body which takes the unburnt gas
>from one side of the engine to the other for the EGR.
>
>Plugging up with carbon deposit was/is a chronic problem.
>I mention this because of the 90,000 miles on the
>'94 Dak.
>
>
>Bob
>Burlington, Ontario
>
>'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
> Gibson duals, KN drop-in
> Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
> and hard tonneau cover
> Deflectors, grille insert
> AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 20:30:54 -0600
>From: Ron Merx <ronmerx@nol.net>
>Subject: Re: [Fwd: DML: My friday drag results! (attn BKB)]
>
>Alan Short wrote:
>
>> Man, is this ever killing me. I cannot believe that a STOCK R/T will run
>> a 14.32 @ 93mph. I have an R/T with a JET II, 180 stat, K&N element and
>> electric fans, and my best time is 15.1 @ 90 mph. This is a huge
>> difference that couldn't be an altitude/temp difference could it? Stock
>> this truck ran a 16.2 @ 84mph. Are you sure you were reading YOUR lane?
>> If I sound bitter, it's because I am, and jelous too! If your times are
>> accurate, you have the FASTEST R/T ever known to us or Chrysler. God
>> bless you and your incredible luck. Alan S.
>>
>
>Got my hopes up on the new R/T I have on order. Would give me a hellova
base line
>to start at. Almost too good to be true.
>- --
>
> Ron Merx (IndyRon)
> <ronmerx@nol.net>
>
>'96 Ram Indy Pace Truck, Vortech Supercharger, Mopar R/T cam, Mopar Perf.
>Computer, Crower 1.7 rockers w/ H-D springs, MSD 6A-BTM ignition, J&S Digital
>Safeguard, MPI Pro Street TBI, DynaMax muffler 3" hiflo cat exhaust (custom
>built), 4.10 Gears, Borla Headers, 24# injectors, TransGo kit, B&M Floor
Shifter,
>AND........Soon a solar yellow R/T with all the above.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 21:38:07 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: BIG PROBLEM!!! -Reply
>
>Here is everything that needs replaced....
>
>EGR
>PCV
>Cat converter
>T-stat
>Tranny fluid
>
>hopefully that's all... let's all hope =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>
>>>> <Boog318@aol.com> 11/12/98 09:31pm >>>
>MIke
>Oh shit, you may have blown a rear main seal, and it sounds like you had
>too
>much internal pressure in your engine (bad pcv). What about the codes,
>did
>you replace your EGR?
>ttyl
>Boog
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 18:46:35 -0800
>From: Gary Pinkley <gapinkley@earthlink.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: BUMP STEER
>
>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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>Please, no flaming emails about me selling stuff. =20
>
>Bob, I'd have to recommend mine. I work for Hotchkis Performance
>in Santa Fe Springs, CA. All of our products are designed for the =
>enthusiastic
>driver in mind. We take cars and trucks to the next level of =
>performance,=20
>giving excellent handling, while still remaining practical. =
>Unfortunately my=20
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>finish up the=20
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>to my=20
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>spring
>instead of hangers. The spring is considered a 'Sport' spring. I've =
>slightly=20
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>'choppy' a ride. =20
>I've incorporated an overload leaf into the spring so you can still haul =
>stuff like=20
>motorcycles, but if you haul tons of gravel or roofing shingles, this =
>probably=20
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>to make=20
>sure the performance is up to our standards. We test our suspension
>on a 600 ft slalom and a 200 ft. skidpad to give real numbers to the =
>performance
>gains they provide. We also try our best to give the best combination =
>of real world
>usability and performance.
>
>I'm also having prototypes made of a new tie rod end that will help =
>correct bump steer. =20
>It will have a longer stud that lowers the ball joint helping to return =
>the bump steer=20
>characteristics close to stock. It will require the use of 17" or =
>larger wheels, due=20
>to the spindle design. I don't have firm plans to build these yet, but =
>I will know once=20
>the cost and performance have been evaluated.
>
>Hotchkis Performance will also be offering a sport ANTI-SWAY bar package =
>for the
>2WD and 4WD current gen Daks and Durangos. They will offer substantial=20
>improvements in handling and reduction of body roll over the stock sway =
>bars.
>
>Email me or call me at work 562-907-7757 with any questions regarding =
>our
>new products. Okay, I'll put the megaphone down now.
>
>Gary Pinkley
>97 Reg Cab V-6 5 spd
>lowered monochrome red
>255/50-17 BFG Comp T/A ZR4
>Budnik 17x8 wheels
>Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
>Sat, 14 Nov 1998 19:55:03 -0500=20
>
>Gary, Whos spring would be the best choice for a 2" drop in the front?
>And whos hangers for the rear?=20
>
>Bob
>
>
>
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><DIV>Bob, I'd have to recommend mine. I work for Hotchkis=20
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>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:02:18 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: RE: RE: Back at you Rich -Reply -Reply -Reply
>
>hehehe... will do! I'm pretty busy out here, but when I get some free time
>I'll give ya' a hollar... maybe if I go out to Cecil next season or Mason
>Dixon, we can caravan =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>>>> "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com> 11/13/98
>11:18am >>>
>Mike,
>Give me a hollar somtime when your going to be around for the
>weekend, or
>coming down the Leesburg way. Maybe we can meet somewhere. I
>don't usually
>go anywhere on weekends (I'm married), so a trip to Winchester would
>be like
>a micro-vacation.
>Rich
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes) [mailto:msykes@su.edu]
>Sent: Thursday, November 12, 1998 5:23 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: RE: Back at you Rich -Reply -Reply
>
>
>yeah.... I don't go home all that often. I hate I95! =) I64 ain't a picnic
>either
>
>- -mike d.
>
>>>> "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com> 11/12/98
>07:22am >>>
>Hey Mike,
>Please tell me you stay in Winchester during the week, and only commute
>on
>weekends?
>Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes) [mailto:msykes@su.edu]
>Sent: Sunday, November 08, 1998 9:34 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Back at you Rich -Reply
>
>
>>>>half way between Richmond and Fredericksburg in a little
>town called Ladysmith. <<<
>
>Hey! I go right through there on my way tp school! I live on Yorktown Va,
>but I go to school in Winchester. I always stop in Freddieburg to eat.
>Sometimes I take the Massopanax exit to go home via rt. 17.... small
>world =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:05:34 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: Re: DML Digest V3 #1617 -Reply
>
>>>I prefer to decide for myself what is and isn't useful. That's why
>my e-mail program has a "delete" button.<<<
>
>hehehehehe.....
>good one =)
>
>ooV6
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:11:00 -0500
>From: "miggitymiggitymike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: dakota-truck@buffnet.net -Reply
>
>>>>ome more thoughts .... now that the weather is cooling, water vapour
>
>from the exhaust (white colour) is normal. This comes from the air
>that your engine uses. You will get a wet spot where it blows on the
>ground and drips from the drain hole in the back of the muffler.
>Does the liquid in the exhaust smell like anti-freeze?<<<<
>
>Yeah... I've been waiting for the "winter smoke screen" to go away,
>that's how I realized it was smoke. The vapor will dssipate after a couple
>of seconds, but the smoke will continue to hold otgether and float away.
>I'm gonna' assume it's a stuck PCV because of the frsh oil built up around
>where the valve goes into the valve cover. Also, I'm losing gaskets
>(valve cover// replaced in August... another unseen gasket really
>leaking... still to be located and replced) so I'm thinkin' the PCV is stuck
>and preasurizing my Engine. I hpe that's the extent of it... if not, you konw
>how to drop a 360 into an 88 dak? =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:13:20 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: 6/8cyl great debate -Reply
>
>burnin' tires???? Ask Scott Miller, Shane,and Boog about my 6er tearin'
>tires for 120 or so feet!!
>
>6ers rule!!!!!!!!
>(and mine was broken! HA!)
>
>ooV6
>
>>>> Jon Smith <jdsmith4@hotmail.com> 11/13/98 02:41pm >>>
>Just to throw in my $.02 for the seemingly ongoing 6/8cyl war. On the
>way to the tire store I got the notion to use up the remaining tread.
>One (1st gear only) 75ft black mark through an intersection, across two
>lanes, stopping traffic. WOOOO!!!! what fun.
>
>Next came the 5 lane highway 2 miles from the tire store. From a dead
>stop, peeling out for about 120ft (again using 1st gear) looooong purty
>black snake from under the tires. Although I don't condone such
>childish stunts on the public highway, I do advise them for stress
>relief. I will enjoy seeing those two burnouts on my way to and from
>work everyday, and shall say to myself '' self, I'm glad you didn't get
>the little 6 cyl.'' :)
>
>Now that I yanked many chains, I expect to hear from each and every
>6cyl. Dakota owner on the list :) :) :) :)
>
>
>
>Jon Smith
>95 CC SLT 4x4x318
>ICQ# 9720504
>
>
>______________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:14:44 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: Re: BIG PROBLEM!!! -Reply
>
>>>>ooV6....hehehe..time for the 360 upgrade w/machine gun
>headlights.<<<
>
>hehehe... aready got that one...
>"dont forget you martini ooV6"
>
>- -mike d.
>ooV6
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:17:16 -0500
>From: ooV6 (Michael Z-Sykes) <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: 6/8cyl great debate -Reply
>
>>>>ith a V-8 I might have been able
>to get that extra foot, damn......<<<<
>
>yeah... I rip for 100 ft in my sleep!!!!
>=)
>
>- -mike d.
>ooV6
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:26:57 -0500
>From: Bob Nichols <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: BUMP STEER
>
>Gary Pinkley wrote:
>>
>> Please, no flaming emails about me selling stuff.
>>
>> Bob, I'd have to recommend mine. I work for Hotchkis Performance
>> in Santa Fe Springs, CA. All of our products are designed for the
enthusiastic
>> driver in mind. We take cars and trucks to the next level of performance,
>> giving excellent handling, while still remaining practical. Unfortunately my
>> springs won't be ready to sell till the end of the year. I have to
finish up the
>> ride tuning on several different Dak configs, before I'll give the okay to my
>> suppliers to make a production run of parts. I'm making a new rear leaf
spring
>> instead of hangers. The spring is considered a 'Sport' spring. I've
slightly
>> softened the rear ride spring rate over the factory so you don't get too
'choppy' a ride.
>> I've incorporated an overload leaf into the spring so you can still haul
stuff like
>> motorcycles, but if you haul tons of gravel or roofing shingles, this
probably
>> isn't the spring for you. We spend a lot of time testing our products to
make
>> sure the performance is up to our standards. We test our suspension
>> on a 600 ft slalom and a 200 ft. skidpad to give real numbers to the
performance
>> gains they provide. We also try our best to give the best combination of
real world
>> usability and performance.
>>
>> I'm also having prototypes made of a new tie rod end that will help
correct bump steer.
>> It will have a longer stud that lowers the ball joint helping to return
the bump steer
>> characteristics close to stock. It will require the use of 17" or larger
wheels, due
>> to the spindle design. I don't have firm plans to build these yet, but I
will know once
>> the cost and performance have been evaluated.
>>
>> Hotchkis Performance will also be offering a sport ANTI-SWAY bar package
for the
>> 2WD and 4WD current gen Daks and Durangos. They will offer substantial
>> improvements in handling and reduction of body roll over the stock sway bars.
>>
>> Email me or call me at work 562-907-7757 with any questions regarding our
>> new products. Okay, I'll put the megaphone down now.
>>
>> Gary Pinkley
>> 97 Reg Cab V-6 5 spd
>> lowered monochrome red
>> 255/50-17 BFG Comp T/A ZR4
>> Budnik 17x8 wheels
>> Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
>> Sat, 14 Nov 1998 19:55:03 -0500
>>
>> Gary, Whos spring would be the best choice for a 2" drop in the front?
>> And whos hangers for the rear?
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>> Please, no flaming emails about me selling stuff.
>>
>> Bob, I'd have to recommend mine. I work for Hotchkis Performance
>> in Santa Fe Springs, CA. All of our products are designed for the
>> enthusiastic
>> driver in mind. We take cars and trucks to the next level of
>> performance,
>> giving excellent handling, while still remaining practical.
>> Unfortunately my
>> springs won't be ready to sell till the end of the year. I have to
>> finish up the
>> ride tuning on several different Dak configs, before I'll give the
>> okay to my
>> suppliers to make a production run of parts. I'm making a new rear
>> leaf spring
>> instead of hangers. The spring is considered a 'Sport' spring. I've
>> slightly
>> softened the rear ride spring rate over the factory so you don't get
>> too 'choppy' a ride.
>> I've incorporated an overload leaf into the spring so you can still
>> haul stuff like
>> motorcycles, but if you haul tons of gravel or roofing shingles, this
>> probably
>> isn't the spring for you. We spend a lot of time testing our products
>> to make
>> sure the performance is up to our standards. We test our suspension
>> on a 600 ft slalom and a 200 ft. skidpad to give real numbers to the
>> performance
>> gains they provide. We also try our best to give the best combination
>> of real world
>> usability and performance.
>>
>> I'm also having prototypes made of a new tie rod end that will help
>> correct bump steer.
>> It will have a longer stud that lowers the ball joint helping to
>> return the bump steer
>> characteristics close to stock. It will require the use of 17" or
>> larger wheels, due
>> to the spindle design. I don't have firm plans to build these yet,
>> but I will know once
>> the cost and performance have been evaluated.
>>
>> Hotchkis Performance will also be offering a sport ANTI-SWAY bar
>> package for the
>> 2WD and 4WD current gen Daks and Durangos. They will offer
>> substantial
>> improvements in handling and reduction of body roll over the stock
>> sway bars.
>>
>> Email me or call me at work 562-907-7757 with any questions regarding
>> our
>> new products. Okay, I'll put the megaphone down now.
>>
>> Gary Pinkley
>> 97 Reg Cab V-6 5 spd
>> lowered monochrome red
>> 255/50-17 BFG Comp T/A ZR4
>> Budnik 17x8 wheels
>>
>> Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
>> Sat, 14 Nov 1998 19:55:03 -0500
>>
>> Gary, Whos spring would be the best choice for a 2" drop in the front?
>> And whos hangers for the rear?
>>
>> Bob
>
>Gary, Thanks for the info. With xmas coming I'm in no real rush. I'm
>gona try to get the xenon kit on 1st. So keep me posted. Maybe you need
>a test truck? At a reduced cost, of course! Keep me posted. Thanx Bob
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:25:55 -0800
>From: Joel Znamenacek <newsgroup@zracer.com>
>Subject: DML: Kenne Bell Supercharger
>
>Would anyone that owns a kenne bell sc or has worked with a Kenne Belle twin
>screw sc share thier experience with it?
>I finnaly have saved enough for one on my mostly stock dakota 5.2 V8 and
>would like to know if the kit is good.
>
>Joel
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:27:01 -0500
>From: Michael Z-Sykes <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: thanks for help on my BIG PROBLEM!!! -Reply
>
>>>>While you've got everything taken apart you
>can throw in all the goodies :) <<<
>
>YEAH!!!
>
>goodies list....
>
>1. Magnum Perofrmance catalog
>2. call Jules
>3. Have Mastercard handy
>=)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:29:49 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: Re: V-8 owners... true duals with a catalytic converter -Reply
>
>>>> It's pretty mellow actually, until I lay into the throttle,
>then it sounds pretty loud.<<<
>
>I'll second that... =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:37:12 -0800
>From: "Holloway,Frank T" <Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG>
>Subject: DML: RE: wasTB list,stage ONE Only!:Fuel pressure
>
>Eric,
>On my 98, there is a port on the fuel rail (drivers side) just in front of
>where the fuel line attaches. This is where we have been measuring the fuel
>pressure during the dyno pulls. With the larger injectors (270 cc) installed
>in my truck, after a reset of the computer, the truck runs rich under hard
>pulls 12:1 air/fuel ratio. After about 250 miles and approx. 10 drive
>cycles, the truck leans out under WOT (14:1 air/fuel ratio). The computer
>learns and adjusts to the new injectors. One of the thoughts that we had was
>only increasing fuel pressure under WOT. That way, the computer could adapt,
>but we would fool it under WOT conditions. Thoughts were an FMU and a boost
>pump similar the ones sold with the supercharger kits or an additional
>injector triggered off of the MAP or TPS (Bruces idea). We haven't worked
>through it yet. I would really like to hear from some of the other people
>who have played injector pressure and how they went about making their
>changes....
> Frank
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rekker21@AOL.COM [SMTP:Rekker21@AOL.COM]
>> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 1998 1:32 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> Subject: DML: wasTB list,stage ONE Only!:Fuel pressure
>>
>> In a message dated 11/15/98 11:23:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>> Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG writes:
>>
>> << We are playing with larger injectors and/or the option of
>> increasing fuel pressure under WOT. If you are interested, send Bruce
>> Bridges a post.
>> >>
>> Speaking of fuel pressure, how can you tell what your fuel rail is at
>> and
>> how can ya increase it?
>> Eric, fuel pressure illiterate
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:49:01 EST
>From: Toomey2me@aol.com
>Subject: Re: DML: EXCESSIVE MUFFLER NOISE
>
>In a message dated 11/15/1998 4:19:10 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>PHaTKLoWN1@aol.com writes:
>
><< My question is will
> my truck pass the california highway patrol decibal test????? >>
>
>
>There's a decibal test? I never even heard of a thing. Hmmm, did you check
>your exhaust system to make sure there were no leaks. On my Nissan, i was
>driving to Venice and all of a sudden it made this loud noise and wouldn't
>stop. Well headed back and went to the shop to find a hole in the y pipe. The
>thing was louder than a Harley. Check for leaks.
>
>Later,
>
>2me
>www.smokindakota.com
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:47:36 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>Subject: DML: EXCESSIVE MUFFLER NOISE -Reply
>
>No WAY!!!!
>My 88'V6 has Headers and a 2 chamber Flowmaster (said to be louder
>than a Gibby) and the man never hass;es me about it. I even get
>compliments from the occasional State trooper that lives in my neighboor
>hood. Fight it, dude! You'll pass decible tests no problem =)
>
>- -mike d.
>
>>>> <PHaTKLoWN1@aol.com> 11/15/98 07:09pm >>>
>Ok i have a 92 dakota 3.9L V6 with a 3 inch gibson exhaust syastem. I
>got
>pulled over the other night for excessive muffler noise. My question is
>will
>my truck pass the california highway patrol decibal test?????
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:49:19 -0800
>From: "Holloway,Frank T" <Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG>
>Subject: RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Bruce
>
>Josh,
>Core exchange is like this, we send you a TB, you install it and if you are
>happy with it, you keep it and just send us your core. No core charge
>planned. The price is only $90.00. This offer will come to end at some
>point. We are in it for the fun and knowledge. As far as HP gains, on my
>truck, we picked up approx. 30 Hp with the TB mod (Stage II). Probably one
>of the cheapest HP gains you will ever come across.....
> Frank
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlKV8Dkota@AOL.COM [SMTP:BlKV8Dkota@AOL.COM]
>> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 1998 1:10 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Bruce
>>
>> How will the core exchange work? Would I be able to send my throttle body
>> after I get the new one and put it on and is it really only 90 dollars for
>> everything? Could I please get some estimated performance numbers? And
>> do
>> you get any extra torque of the line because that is what I am most
>> concerned
>> about?
>>
>> Josh
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:48:36 -0500
>From: Scott Miller <kmiller@mail.cvn.net>
>Subject: Re: [Fwd: DML: My friday drag results! (attn BKB)]
>
>Alan, not to add to the bitterness, but I was with Shane Baker (98 R/T RC)
>at Cecil County Dragway last Sat. and I Think he went 14.32 or 14.33 @ 94.xx
>mph. He has a K&N, and a fresh air set-up, and he is running M&H Street
>tires. That's it. Now cecil county is supposed to be right at sea-level.
>I picked up 3 tenths by running there, and you could feel it to. I got a
>15.20 out of my old Shelby. I have no clue where you are running, but I'd
>have to bet it is in higher altitude. Also, the trucks like low humidity,
>and coooooooool temps.
>
>my $.02 worth
>
>Scott Miller
>
><Signature> http://members.tripod.com/~racetruck/sig.txt
><Homepage> http://members.tripod.com/~racetruck/
><E-mail> kmiller@mail.cvn.net
><Best E.T.> 15.20 @ 88.89mph
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 2:56 PM
>Subject: [Fwd: DML: My friday drag results! (attn BKB)]
>
>
>>Man, is this ever killing me. I cannot believe that a STOCK R/T will run
>>a 14.32 @ 93mph. I have an R/T with a JET II, 180 stat, K&N element and
>>electric fans, and my best time is 15.1 @ 90 mph. This is a huge
>>difference that couldn't be an altitude/temp difference could it? Stock
>>this truck ran a 16.2 @ 84mph. Are you sure you were reading YOUR lane?
>>If I sound bitter, it's because I am, and jelous too! If your times are
>>accurate, you have the FASTEST R/T ever known to us or Chrysler. God
>>bless you and your incredible luck. Alan S.
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:12:33 -0500 (EST)
>From: William Blount Arthur <m990198@nadn.navy.mil>
>Subject: Re: DML: Sunday at the Drags
>
>>
>> > Just got back from running my 98 CC R/T at Great lakes Dragway in Wis. The
>> > best time was 14.68 @ 95.3 mph. 60 foot time was 2.228. I am still a
>> > little disappointed with these times. I have a Vortech, JBA's, and 2 1/2
>> > "y" into a 3 inch cat and 3 inch Flow Pro. I was expecting better times.
>> > Traction is terrible.
>>
>Maybe you should try taking the front sway bar off and getting some BFG's
>for the rear end. run like 20-25 psi and maybe you can get it to hook up
>better. My 60 ft times are like 2.21 and I am in a SS/T with headers and
>a Jet II. My best time so far was 15.81 in 75 deg weather, but my speed
>was 86 mph. 95 mph is pretty high but I bet it could be higher if you get
>it tuned up ok. How does the fuel enrichment work on that vortec? Maybe
>it is time for bigger injectors? Good luck.
>
>Bill
>97 SS/T
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:12:21 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!
>
>Frank -
>
>Whenever you and Bruce start talkin' about all this up and coming TB stuff
>, for some reason I get a flash of a scene from "The Life of Brian" .
>
>You know , the scene where Brian's mom has just caught him with a woman and
>then opens the shutters and there is a crowd of people who are proclaiming
>him the messiah ?
>
>Then she says "He's NOT the Messiah , he's a very naughty boy!"
>
>Don't ask me why I think of this , it just happens.....maybe I need some
>more advil...
>
>Keep up the great work on this thing !!
>
>
>At 07:46 AM 11/15/98 -0800, you wrote:
>>Eric,
>>Bruce Bridges is actually the keeper of the list. Bruce will actually be
>>assembling the units so send him a post and we will get you one. The price,
>>$90.00 per
>>TB. Whether it is a Stage I, Stage II or future stages, the price is the
>>same. I was actually working on a new one on Saturday that incorporates even
>>bigger plates
>>and includes some shrouding of the blades so flow at low throttle settings
>>matches the factory, but hopefully at WOT, flow will be a lot greater. Blade
>>size, is a
>>true 52 MM. Not done yet, but will be soon. We also have two with the air
>>horns removed, hopefully we will have some results by next weekend.
>> Frank
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rekker21@aol.com [SMTP:Rekker21@aol.com]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 1998 5:43 PM
>>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>> Subject: Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!
>>>
>>> Is there a price list for all these TB?
>>> Eric
>>
>>
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:16:21 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: My friday drag results! (attn BKB)
>
>Way to go DANA !!!!
>
>Keep on truckin' !!
>
>
>
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:19:02 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: Gas Mileage or lack of...
>
>>in my opinion for the dakota's because there really isn't too much of a
>>difference with the gas mileage from the 4cyl and the 6cyl. Well just my
>>input...
>>
>
>Even though I used to have a 94 4-cylinder Dak before getting the R/T , I
>too don't really understand the reasoning of the 4-banger .
>
>I know that it may be fine for things like meter reading and delivery
>trucks (if they don't deliver heavy loads) , but the mileage really isn't
>that much different .
>
>What I think is really dumb was making the 4-cylinder available in the CC
>in 98 !!
>
>It used to come standard with the 3.9 . I guess they wanted to make the CC
>more affordable for the masses .
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:21:18 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: [Fwd: DML: My friday drag results! (attn BKB)]
>
>At 12:51 PM 11/15/98 -0600, you wrote:
>>Man, is this ever killing me. I cannot believe that a STOCK R/T will run
>>a 14.32 @ 93mph. I have an R/T with a JET II, 180 stat, K&N element and
>>electric fans, and my best time is 15.1 @ 90 mph. This is a huge
>>difference that couldn't be an altitude/temp difference could it? Stock
>>this truck ran a 16.2 @ 84mph. Are you sure you were reading YOUR lane?
>>If I sound bitter, it's because I am, and jelous too! If your times are
>>accurate, you have the FASTEST R/T ever known to us or Chrysler. God
>>bless you and your incredible luck. Alan S.
>
>
>Alan , is your's a CC or a RC ?
>
>
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:23:51 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: wasTB list,stage ONE Only!:Fuel pressure
>
>> Speaking of fuel pressure, how can you tell what your fuel rail is at and
>>how can ya increase it?
>>Eric, fuel pressure illiterate
>>
>>
>
>
>Isn't there a test nozzle on the rail to get the pressure on the rail ?
>
>As for increasing it , I have no idea.....maybe a high volume fule pump ?
>
>
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:28:18 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Sunday at the Drags(Dan)
>
>>My 99 CC will click off 15.489's as long as can get the GY RSA's to bite.
>
>I agree totally with this statement !
>
>When I was in Florida at Moroso , I kept roasting the tires . I tried
>burnouts , then no burnout , then just a little dry hop .
>
>I spun every single time except one when I ran a 15.388 .
>
>Consequently , after less than 8k miles , the two RSAs that were on the
>back are now for all intents and purposes slicks .
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:31:11 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: thanks for help on my BIG PROBLEM!!! -Reply
>
>>goodies list....
>>
>>1. Magnum Perofrmance catalog
>>2. call Jules
>>3. Have Mastercard handy
>>=)
>>
>>-mike d.
>>
>>
>
>
>You forgot number 4.
>
>4. Have Chapter 13 lawyer standing by !!
>
>hehehehe ;)
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:32:48 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: wasTB list,stage ONE Only!:Fuel pressure
>
>>On my 98, there is a port on the fuel rail (drivers side) just in front of
>>where the fuel line attaches. This is where we have been measuring the fuel
>>pressure during the dyno pulls.
>
>
>Frank , is that the port with the little green tag on it ?
>
>I thought that's what that was .
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:36:28 -0500
>From: Jack Hilton III <HEMI@charter.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Bruce
>
>As far as HP gains, on my
>>truck, we picked up approx. 30 Hp with the TB mod (Stage II).
>
>Frank -
>
>I know you have probably told us all before , but can you give us the
>skinny on what your truck is set up like at this point , including the TB ?
>
>Also , you said about 30 ponies with the Stage II , any idea on what the
>Stage I is gonna give ?
>
>I am trying to decide if I want to get a stage I or wait until the stage II
>is ready .
>
>My only mods so far are the JET II and an open element , I am planning on
>putting on the JBAs as soon as I can get a set of the downpipes and get my
>brother's shop finished . Well , actually , I am just lazy and busy as hell
>, but I had to make it sound good .
>
>Thanks !
>
>
>W . Jack Hilton III
>
>HEMI@charter.net
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:37:23 -0600 (CST)
>From: Scott Morris <scott@eatel.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: 94 dakota [2]
>
>At 08:39 PM 11/15/98, you wrote:
>>Another thought on the re-occuring EGR code.
>>
>>There is a crossover passage in the intake manifold
>>under the throttle body which takes the unburnt gas
>>from one side of the engine to the other for the EGR.
>>
>>Plugging up with carbon deposit was/is a chronic problem.
>>I mention this because of the 90,000 miles on the
>>'94 Dak.
>>
>>
>>Bob
>>Burlington, Ontario
>>
>>'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
>> Gibson duals, KN drop-in
>> Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
>> and hard tonneau cover
>> Deflectors, grille insert
>> AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)
>>
>well what should we do about this???
>
>scott
>97v6
>icq#17773485
>
>------------------------------
>
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>***********************
>
>
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