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halo3
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5/31/2002
20:06:51
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Well, after decorating the wall behind my couch for over 5 months (long story that basically boils down to me not wanting to subject new paint to Denver's winter weather.), I got my Shaker hood painted & installed!!
I went & picked up my Quad Cab from the paint shop Thursday afternoon, and spent today wrenching away.
After ripping out the factory air box, my buddy & I did plugs, wires, cap & rotor. And, as we had to splice in a new upper radiator hose (part of the kit...as it needs to be relocated), I went ahead & took that opportunity to install my 180 degree thermostat.
We then got busy mounting the new air box. Which, I can say, is a PAIN IN THE @$$!! Took us forever to get the front mounting bracket in place, and then even longer to get the actual lower part of the air box to sit right.
But in the end, we won! And here it is:
I need to get some more photos, and then I'll update my web page. Not sure whether or not I'll get to it this weekend. Although, I will try. But for now I'm DONE!!,
I'm also hot, tired, sun burned, dehydrated, and dirty....did I mention tired?!?
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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Dakaty
GenIII
5/31/2002
20:27:44
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NICE!!
I'm jealous...
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Demon
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2002
20:31:43
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Sounds like it was alot of work but it looks
great!!
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Bob W
GenIII
5/31/2002
20:48:21
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Looks Great.
Gibson headers, Gibson Cat-back, Volant cool air system, 180 stat, Jet stage II chip, ARE Lid
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BlackDak02
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5/31/2002
20:55:33
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Looks excellent! Nice job! 
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
5/31/2002
21:21:06
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Lookin' good Halo!
*sigh* Wish I could put MY shaker back on! :o(
Soon .. I HOPE!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2002
21:58:50
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Halo, nice lookin Hood,& of course the Truck. I want one now. Question for ya, Is the air intake painted a gloss blk or flat blk? and do you have the 4.7 motor? Curious also what did it cost for the paint work?? Thanx..
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handi2
GenIII
5/31/2002
22:20:47
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Nice website Halo. Allot of good info. Thanks for taking the time.
http://photos.yahoo.com/handi254310
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Access Tonnoue Cover/Bedrug/360 Air Intakez/Jet Stage 2
180 Robertshaw/Roadmaster Active Suspension
Street Scene Grill Inserts
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jj
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2002
22:48:30
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dito handi`s remarks, thanks for taking the time to share all that info.Great site.Hood looks fantastic!!!
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kennungesser
Gen III
5/31/2002
23:47:22
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Ohhhhhhh maaaaaannn!!!! I can't wait!!!! That looks so cool!! Great job. One more "?" , did the hood need tweeked in any way , or did it fit the first time on the truck?
Kenneth l Nungesser
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Doc
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2002
01:23:35
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Nicely Done, Laddie!! You have earned every compliment extended.
Oh, am awaiting TB and M1 from Fastman. I'm going to have my QC dyno-ed before and after to see the relative difference between Stage 1 mods [cheap bolt-ons] and Stage 2 [more expensive goodies]. I'll pass it along when performed.
I appreciate the brake upgrade info, and will probably look to that area next.
Again, Beautiful Job!!!,...D
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Rtd2
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2002
01:36:49
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DUDE!!!! I love it... seriousyly... I Love. God Job. Keep it up!!!
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halo3
GenIII
6/01/2002
03:19:40
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First off, I'd like to thank everyone for the compliments. As with many of you, I have been bitten by the bug, and cannot seem to stop myself! 8^)
Blizzard: I don't blame you. You're truck looked sharp with the Shaker on it!
Kevster: The scoop is painted a Dodge 2001 color that is similar to the Graphite...just a tad darker. Now that all is said & done, I kind of wish that I had went with a black, but it still looks sharp.
My Quad Cab has the 5.9L in it.
And, for the paint job....let's just say that I paid a lot, but they did a first rate job on it. Shot the hood & blended the fenders....and fixed some scuffs in the passenger fender flare (off-road incident involving a tree).
kennungesser: The fenders had to be tweaked to match up with the hood. And the shop I went to replaced the grill screws that came with the kit with some slightly longer ones. As time allows, I'll try and get another Shaker page up on my site...complete with what I ran into during the install. So, stay tuned!
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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Halo3
GenIII
6/02/2002
16:56:41
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Well, after running around a little this weekend, I can say that the PCM has definitely done its initial learn. It definitely pulls harder now...especially over 2500 RPMs.
And just when I was about to get a little disappointed in local drivers, I had an S-10 Crew Cab try and take me on the I225 on ramp this morning. As it was 5:00AM (no traffic), I decided to play. Much to his dismay & our obvious weight difference, I caught up with him & steadily pulled away.
bwahahahhaa!!!
God I love my Dak!!!
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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howdy
GenIII
6/02/2002
18:43:09
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That hood is sharp. Where did U get it? Maybe Ken Nungesser will buy 2 and give me one?? It make your truck look sharp.
Dodge Dakota QC 4.7 4x4 Silver
Rhino Liner,air freshner,Westin Platinum Series Black Step Bars,360AirIntakez
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kennungesser
Gen III
6/02/2002
19:13:46
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Howdy, if my wife wasn't making me finish this stupid kitchen I'd buy two.
Kenneth l Nungesser
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halo3
GenIII
6/02/2002
22:13:13
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hehe...I wish someone had bought mine for me!!
I got it straight from Terry @ Pro-Finish/Pro-Glass
I've also noticed that KRC Performance is one of the few places that actually advertise & sell them.
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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howdy
GenIII
6/03/2002
08:15:01
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Ken I know you would buddy :-)
Dodge Dakota QC 4.7 4x4 Silver
Rhino Liner,air freshner,Westin Platinum Series Black Step Bars,360AirIntakez
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Dr0p0ff
GenIII
6/03/2002
09:07:58
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Halo the hood looks great man!
but DAMN you're one ugly SOB!! ;o) lol, jk
semper fidelis
Keep On Truckin!
Sgt G
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DakotaDan
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6/03/2002
12:12:48
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I like it I like it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 * DynoMax #17748 * OEM 5.2/5.9 V8 TB #53032691AA * Crower 1.7 Roller Rockers # 73654K * Autolite 3923's
Factory Flares * WeatherTechs * Saddleman Low Profile Tonneau
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RTD2
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
14:40:02
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Looks great, but I have one question for ya... what happens when it rains or snows? Won't the Rain go into the airbox?
RTD2
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halo3
GenIII
6/03/2002
16:46:06
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Terry & the folks at Pro-Finish/Pro-Glass live up in Indiana. One of them, don't remember if it is Terry or not, runs a Shaker hood with larger than production openings on it with no complaints/problems with rain or snow. You obviously don't want to park with the front end pointed into the wind in inclement weather, but aside from that they say your pretty safe.
As for any moisture that should get into the air box, there are a couple of drain holes to help get the water out of there.
And...if you think about it...look at the K&N FIPK kits for the Dak's & D's. There really isn't much keeping water out of the engine compartment when you are hurtling down the road, and they seem to do just fine.
I'm not saying that my filter is a little more exposed...just that I don't think there will be a problem.
Dr0p0ff/Sgt G: Yeah, I'm an ugly bastard!! I've been trying to catch up on my beauty sleep, but it just isn't working like it should. You got any suggestions (short of putting a bag over my head)?!?
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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LoneStarDak
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
17:45:56
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Whoaa!! is ist wrong to lust after another man's hood?!!?
Lokks great Halo3....now let's see if i sell just a few more gallons of blood i can get the shaker hood too..Hmmmmmm
Spend spend spend...my wife says you guys are a bad influence. I just lookt at it as "sugestive" LOL 8.)
Remember: If you can't be good, be good at it!
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dbbaker
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
19:49:14
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I've had my shaker since March I haven't had any problems with snow or rain, or even at the car wash ---so don't worry about it. If you were expecting a blizzard or something you could open the hood and drape a towel over it and shut the hood the rubber boot will keep it in place.
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