Andre,
Been running a 180 stat in my R/T for 9K miles with no probs! Keeps the
temps good while waiting to run down the 1/4!
BKB
-----Original Message-----
From: Andre Mauboussin [mailto:andrem@cyberramp.net]
Sent: Friday, January 08, 1999 9:37 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Biggest Bang for the Buck
Yes, it really is worth 25hp all by itself(this was the first mod I made and
I verified it
at the dragstrip). Your truck is OBDII, so be careful about the 180 tstat.
You may not be
able to use it.
Andre
Adam Bergman wrote:
> Is the computer actually worth that much (25HP) without any other mods?
Has any out
> there done it by itself? I am seriously considering it. I have to run
premium fuel
> anyway. My '99 318 5 speed would ping stock with 87 or 89 octane fuel if
nalled in 4th
> or 5th gear from 1000 to 1500 RPM. I would also do the 180 thermostat even
though I
> have the larger radiator from the heavy duty service pack.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Adam '99 318 CC 5-speed
>
> Andre Mauboussin wrote:
>
> > Welcome Steve. The biggest bang for the buck by far is the Mopar
Performance
> > computer. It will take you about 5 minutes and give you 25hp. Using it
will
> > require the use of premium fuel and you may experience some pinging at
full
> > throttle in hot weather(particularly while towing). Next, I would rplace
the
> > restrictive exhaust crossover pipe from the manifolds to the convertor.
You can do
> > the K&N FIPK kit and a 180 thermostat as well. Feel free to ask more
questions
> > once you decide which mod you like.
> >
> > Andre Mauboussin
> > 95 Sport 14.7@93.5mph
> >
> > Jetmugg@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > Hello DML'ers.
> > > I'm Steve M, fairly new to the DML, but getting more excited about
hopping
> > > up my 92 CC 318. The only aftermarket goodies (other than tonneau,
bugshield,
> > > etc) currently non my truck is a Gibson 3"single exit cat-back, which
I am
> > > pleased with. I am interested in hearing some ideas about what you
guys think
> > > the biggest bang-for the buck modifications are for increasing power.
I am
> > > interested in "street" power as well as towing power, and am
considering a
> > > swap for the stock 3.55's to 3.90's in my rearend (already has the
sure-grip),
> > > a shift kit for the trans, and some under hood work (whatever is the
biggest
> > > bang for the buck), whether that is headers, a computer chip, Throttle
Body
> > > mods, or K&N setup. Current tires are goodyear 225/70's. What is
the widest
> > > tire which will safely fit on a stock 6" wheel? Is a 255/60 too wide?
I'm
> > > trying to stay close to the factory 215/75's in diameter. I had a set
of
> > > 235/70's which were great, and the perfect size, but I got in a pinch
and had
> > > to buy some new ones in a hurry, so I got the 225/70's.
> > >
> > > Eager to Learn
> > >
> > > Steve M>
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