Re: DML Digest V4 #342

From: David Steinberger (das@phcpas.com)
Date: Fri Feb 19 1999 - 12:27:56 EST


DML Digest wrote:
>
> DML Digest Friday, February 19 1999 Volume 04 : Number 342
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: HAM in a Dak -- Found Problem
> Re: DML: Good exhaust for '99 R/T
> Re: DML: Chevy Vortec V8?
> Re: DML: Discount Dodge parts
> DML: RE: Stock location K&N...50-80HP... WOW!
> RE: DML: Mopar Headers
> DML: '87 Dakota overheating
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:30:42 -0600
> From: jim miller <jmiller@texnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: HAM in a Dak -- Found Problem
>
> I have used my dual band AL600 HT in my 98 and my 99 R/T and have had no
> problems and I don't understand how an airbag could cause interference.
>
> "Shane L. Placeway" wrote:
>
> > Are you using a 2m HT? When you say stock antenna, are you meaning the
> > rubber ducky on the HT? Seems very strange that the air bag is causing
> > the interference. Do you have a mag mount you can try instead of the
> > ducky? Is this happening only when you have the unit plugged into the
> > aux. 12v? Do you have a DC filtered cig plug adapter for your HT?
> >
> > --
> > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
> > Shane L. Placeway
> > NØZOW
> > mailto:Placeway@bigfoot.com
> > ICQ# 3112229
> >
> > "He Who dies with the most toys, Wins!"
> > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:36:57 -0600
> From: jim miller <jmiller@texnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Good exhaust for '99 R/T
>
> sounds even better with headers!
>
> HapaboyONE@aol.com wrote:
>
> > have you heard the stock exaust for an R/T?....I heard one start up at the
> > dealer....and WOOOHOOOO, that thing sounded good! pretty throaty too.!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:42:06 -0600
> From: jim miller <jmiller@texnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Chevy Vortec V8?
>
> Have you noticed that Ferd is claiming the SAME THING. Also when Chevy
> claims they have a more powerful V8, They DO! But remember Chevy does not
> make a V10.
> That is how they get away with saying a more powerful V8.
>
> Jon Steiger wrote:
>
> > Hey, what's the deal with all the Chebby commercials lately
> > saying that their truck comes with a V8 more powerful than Ferd
> > or Dodge? Are they lying about their horsepower figures
> > again, or is this for real? (And if it is, what is Ma Mopar
> > doing about it?) :-)
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
> > .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ----------------------------------------.
> > | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
> > | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.58@93.55), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> > `--------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:47:38 -0600
> From: jim miller <jmiller@texnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Discount Dodge parts
>
> buymopar@ipa.net. Springdale Dodge will sell any mopar part at 10% over cost.
> Email Arnold or Steven.
>
> "Parker, Jon" wrote:
>
> > Anyone know of any web sites/Dodge dealers that sell Mopar accessories at a
> > discount? I'm looking for a set of DAK slush mats.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jon
> >
> > (on order) 1999 CC V8 4x4 Sport+
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:49:16 -0600
> From: Vladimir Ryall <vladimir@austin.rr.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Stock location K&N...50-80HP... WOW!
>
> Sorry, not likely...
>
> Vladimir "FASRAM"
> Home: http://home.austin.rr.com/fasram/
> Member: http://www.indyram.org/
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Dak99RT@aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:25 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Stock location K&N...50-80HP... WOW!
>
> In a message dated 2/17/99 10:41:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> FLFish2020@aol.com writes:
>
> << In response to your letter, about the conical k&n fiter not helping but
> makint
> it worse, I agree, although I have a 97 Dodge Dakota, 2.5 liter engine I
> know
> wh at you mean, as I put a dynomax turbo muffler and conical filter and had
> put a drop in k&n to see the difference and by far the drop in, was better,
> in
> fact my quarter mile speed was almost 5-8 mph faster with the drop in...
> >>
>
> Wow... that means that a K&N filter in the stock filter location compared to
> a
> cone K&N works out to about 50-80 extra horsepower???? :-)~
> Charles
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:51:07 -0600
> From: Vladimir Ryall <vladimir@austin.rr.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: Mopar Headers
>
> The Mopar Headers are worht the extra expense anyway. Good solid header
> that should last for a long while.
>
> Vladimir "FASRAM"
> Home: http://home.austin.rr.com/fasram/
> Member: http://www.indyram.org/
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of John Neff
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 1999 5:43 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: RE: DML: Mopar Headers
>
> The group purchase price on the Mopar (Mike Leach) Headers is $431.00 plus
> shipping. This includes a very nice Y-Pipe and all hardware. You can get
> allot of info on these units on my web site as well as the DML group buy
> page. The group buy does not have a cut off date, so you can order them all
> year long or when ever you have the money to buy them. Mike will take just
> about any normal method of payment, including check, money order or credit
> card. Just tell Mike you are part of the DML and want the "Neff group
> purchase".
> BTW, This is extended to anyone with a Durango or Ram truck as well.
>
> John
> 98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Leach Headers, DDBC
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~jndneff/dakota/headers/headers.html
>
> <snip>
> i just had a shock.
> i called a dealer today for the price for the mopar headers
> $625!!!...not sure if it includes the y-pipe.
> Is this about what you guys paid?
>
> The JBA group deal still on?
> <unsnip>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:58:20 -0500
> From: Doug Myers <dougmyers@radix.net>
> Subject: DML: '87 Dakota overheating
>
> Hey guys,
>
> My little brother has a '87 Dakota 2.2/5-speed and the gauge keeps
> indicating that the truck is overheating, but the coolant is only reaching
> 188 degrees. He's changed the guage, sending unit, thermostat, and radiator
> (which was bad anyways). Does anyone have any ideas what might be causing
> this?
>
> Doug
> '99 Dakota 5.2/5-speed/3.92SG
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V4 #342
> *************************

Patrick, My rims are the split spokes that come with the t&h package.
I
think they are 8". I've been told that the 275 will fit on the rim, but
they wonder about whether the tire will rub on something, lock to lock.



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