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dabald
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2004
23:35:13
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 Subject: Done bolt-on's, What next?
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Here's the deal, I bought this 2000 R/T, 6 monthes ago. I have done most of the "bolt-ons", available for the truck.
I've done about (10) 1/4 mile runs on a track, I've painted out on an deserted highway. My times vary from 14.50-14.75 around 95 mph.
I want to know what you think I should do next?
I've literally spent thousands, doing the following modifications.
Here's what I've done:
2000 Dakota 5.9 R/T, Regular cab, Firemist
ceramic coated PPH headers, cat's removed, O2 sensor, 3inch exhaust, Flowmaster 40 mufflers.
Intense Performance Intake w/ 9" cone filter.
PCM upgrade-Jett and 180 degree thermo, iat relocated to intake tube, MSD 6A, 8mm wires, Accel and Autolites. 2400 RPM Mopar conv, Trans-go shift kit, Moroso cooler, Hughes Racing Engines 52 mm billet throttle body, Hughes stage II ported intake manifold.
I have not installed the NX express and remote opener, but plan on doing the nitrous this weekend.
I'm real excited about the nitro, becuase the truck sounds bad as hell, and for the most part, is generally very satisfying to drive. I of course want more! By how much should the 100 shot lower my ET? Is ALL the headache of diving into the heart of the motor, ie. pistons, heads, cam, going to be worth the cost?
Bottom line, I want to beat my buddies Trans Am that nruns about mid 12's. HP=$. What will it take? Thw Nitro won't take me from 14.5 to 12.5?
Maybe 13.5?
I'm also considering traction bars and some Nito drag radials on those factory 17's.
Thanks, dabald
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matt blough
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2004
01:48:53
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Before you start dumping your nitrous in there, you may want to look at your valvetrain, at least get better springs for your valves..the stock ones are only good to about 5500 rpm. thought about a 4.56 gear?
I'd recommend heads, roller rockers, valve springs, 4.56 gear... don't worry too much about turning out the motor....like repelacing pistons, yet.
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dabald
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2004
07:49:24
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That does seem like a logical equation. What do you think about adding a cam to this? It would be the opportune time, wouldn't it?
Now I need to save up another $1500-$2000...
Thanks,
Dabald
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