I noticed the Certificate of Origin listed a totally chubby curb weight - I
figured it must be a misprint. How can a "mid-size" truck tip the scales
like a full size? I've got the 3.92 (?) gears - the optional ratio, anyway
- with the posi and full time 'case (usually keep in it in 2WD). I swapped
in 4.56s in the Blazer and swore I would never open a pumpkin again as long
as I live, so stock is it for me.
I'm hoping the K&N and the headers will compensate for the taller meats.
Also, the Hypertech Programmer can raise shift points a bit, and firm them
up. Maybe a well applied sledge hammer will coax a downshift out of the
thing once in a while. Of course, the last downshift I did manage to get
from it shot from OD to 2nd at 60mph when attempting to pass (hello Rev
limiter!).
Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my Dak. I like the looks, build quality
(good solid "shwunk" when you close a door), kick ass sound system (CD and
Cassette, how can you lose?), good seats, great dash layout, all the clever
little gizmos, even the Mopar bolt ons are a notch above the usual Smitty
Builts. I'm just disappointed that a mid size truck running a full size
powertrain can get its butt whupped by a V6 ZR2.
Tony Angelo
'99 Solar Yellow Sport, CC, 4X4, Bed Rail/Light Bar, Grill/Brush Guard, 5.5"
Tuff Country Lift, soon to be 33" Goodyear MTs on the stock wheels (love
that powder coat!!)
>Tony,
>I think you expected too much from the 318. It's a great engine and it puts
>out a good amount of power and torque. However, you picked a very heavy
>truck and have since added more weight to it. You're right about needing
>torque more than hp, and most of the bolt on mods don't really give much
>torque. Supercharging would be great but $$$$.
>What is your gear ratio? Going to steeper gears is probably the best
>solution to your problem. It will definately improve acceleration,
>transmission response and probably gas mileage too. Too bad you'll have to
>change 2 sets of gears. Going to taller tires will make the problem worse.
>Dr. Pat
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