DMLers
I bought my 1997 Dakota Sport Club Cab, 5.2L, 3.55 gears, auto.,
air in Feb. of '97. Since then, about 15,000mi, I've only put in
a dropin K&N filter, installed a dual rear exit Gibson and a
'96 MP computer as far as performance mods are concerned.
I plan on doing the following performance modes shortly. Any
comments/suggestions/experiences/criticisms with each or all
the mods will be most welcomed. My goal is to see what are
the best 1/4 mi. times I can obtain with these (I do have figures
in the back of my mind). It is not to be faster than anyone else
...if that was my goal, I'd spend the time/effort/money
on my '70 Challenger.
These are the mods that I am looking at implementing.
1. Install the MP R/T Magnum cam kit.
2. Install the MP hi-po valve springs.
3. Install 1.6 roller rockers, either from MP, Crower, or Comp. Cam.
[It's my understanding that you would want to go to 1.7's only if
the OE cam. was not changed i.e. either change cam size or rocker
size, not both.]
4. Install MP header kit.
[I want the Y pipe included but am not too happy that they are
chrome plated.]
5. Run BFG drag radials (probably just below 28" outer diameters on
stock 15x8 rims.
6. Install B&F TB Stage II, when ready.
7. Upgrade air intake system, either with FIPK Gen II type or open
air type (possible with a cowl hood or ram air system).
8. Replace '96 MP computer if anything else shows up ... install
aftermarket tach., water temp. and oil pressure gauges in mean time.
I've decided not to change the Tstat or change to electric fan for the
time being.
If anyone responds, please include your reasons to your suggestions/
comments.
Much appreciated.
Bob
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Current: 97 CC Sport,5.2L,3.55SG auto.,4x2,Gibson dual,KN
96 Grand Caravan ES,3.3L
85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger,2.2L,4-spd man.
78 customized B100 with '69 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.
70 Challenger,383-4bbl,slap-stik auto.,3.23SG,hemi orange
Past: 71 Road Runner,340-4bbl,3-spd slap-stik auto.,3.23SG
70 Duster 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.,3.23 SG
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