I would guess that the 5.2 5-speed is not much(if any)slower than the 5.9
auto. You would probably pay a couple grand more for an R/T plus lose about 4
grand on the trade-in. That's a possible cost of $6000 for a half
second(maybe) improvement. If you are willing to spend that much, just put it
in the truck you got. Jules' company, Magnum Performance (www.fastdodge.com)
advertises a package that will put a RAM in the 11's for $5995. Give him a
call.
Dr. Pat
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From: Mark Kuzia <flyboy01@worldnet.att.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Might buy a 99 R/T?
Date: Wed, Jan 27, 1999, 5:01 PM
Tell me if I,m crazy or not. I have really been thinking about replacing my
99' 5.2L 5-speed Sport with an R/T. Tell me what you think I should pay for
it. I want to order it like my 94', stripped to the bone, a go fast toy.
99 Dakota R/T
5.9L Auto
Radio Delete
No Air
3.92 SG
Replace the P255/55VR17's with P285/40ZR17's
Pull out the factory buckets, replace with lighter racing seats.
Bumper delete, roll pan instead.
Do you think it will go faster than the average "loaded" R/T? Do you think
that I should just try to lighten my Sport? How do I lighten it? I just want
to go faster, the shipping weight on my Sport was 3755 lbs. I'm still
wondering if I should buy it because I have only had my Sport for 4 mos. Any
comments, suggestions, or insults are welcome.
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