Tony,
You're right about the weight; Truckin' magazine just did a piece about
that.Apparently, Dodges (and fords too) outweigh the comparably sized chevy
by a good margin. Take a look under the chassis of a chevy, look in the
fenderwells. Chevy cuts alot of corners where you can't see them. It pays
off(the lighter weight) in performance at the expense of durability and
abusability. I'd rather the better built truck and then add horsepower as
necessary. If we were to put it to vote, we'd all agree that you should get
the supercharger.
Dr. Pat
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>From: "Angelo, Tony" <Tony_Angelo@afcc.com>
>To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: First Mopar - same old questions
>Date: Tue, Jun 15, 1999, 3:10 PM
>
> 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!!)
>
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