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afi360
R/T
 
9/16/2002
02:17:20
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Hey guys, I just wanted to take a minute to see what all of you guys think about modifications, both light and heavy...98% of the guys on these boards know what the hell they are talking about, hopefully i will join your ranks :)
please list any/all of your favorite mods, as well as any products/companies you would suggest staying away from
thanx
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yates-in-DE
GenIII
9/16/2002
04:56:56
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My mods wouldn't help you that much, but here goes.
The Kenne Bell Computer Reprogram, AKA The Flash.
Replacing the stock cams for some from a Jeep, AKA HO CAMS.
3" Exaust from the Y-pipe to Rear 3rd CAT Removed, AKA NOT A CAT BACK.
Intake Air Temprature Sensor movement, AKA IAT Relocation.
All these are on a 4.7L 5 Speed CC. For the 360 there is supposed to be a whole bunch more. Have fun and learn lots.
Later
MyVW Killer
Lynn
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MikeD
*R/T*
9/16/2002
16:36:46
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I have the 360...
Loved:
M-1 2bbl intake manifold
Replaced Cam & Heads
52mm Throttle Body
Hated:
Airaid Intake
Poweraid Throttle Body spacer
~Mike~
Get In...Sit Down...Shutup...& Hangon
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dbbaker
GenIII
9/16/2002
18:51:24
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worst mod dual flowmaster 40 series. changed to magnaflow duals much, much better.
shaker hood/w k&n-magnaflow duals-ss grille-westin safari bar and nerf bars-
mtx thunderforms-are lid-z-liner sprayed in bed
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mopar2ya
GenI
9/16/2002
23:29:29
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Worst Mod: Two chambered flowmasters dual 2.5 out.(took low-end torque, noisy in the cab).
Best Mod: Mike Leach "flash" and switching from flowmasters to Gibson 3" single out exhaust.
Good Luck
mopar2ya
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Demon Dakota
DakotaEnthusiast
9/17/2002
10:31:43
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My mods:
True dual mandrel bent 2.25" exhaust (removed 3rd cat) w/ Dynomax race mufflers. Definitely good.
Jeep HO Cams. Definitely good.
Jeep HO Intake. Definitely good.
70mm TB. Definitely good.
.76V TPS Mod. Better throttle response.
Autolite 3923 Plugs. No pinging and better mileage. Good.
Mobil1 Tri-Syn 5W30 Oil. Still undecided, but I assume it's helping the engine in the long run.
Justin Rempe
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brianl
GenIII
9/19/2002
14:28:53
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my best mod has been the V-8 TB. The rest are here.
1998 4x4 Ext. Cab, 5-speed V6, Dynomax UltraFlo, V8 TB, Alpine 6-disc, 180 T-Stat, Prothane bushings, Bosch Platinum IV, homemade intake, Rancho RS9000, Tonneau, Herculiner Sprayed-In, 31" Wrangler MTR, MOOG Balljoints and Ties, Powerslots w/ Raybestos PG pads
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Lesley
GenIII
9/28/2002
12:22:08
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Best mods were JBA shorty headers, but only after I also upgraded to a V8 throttle body. I love my Borla muffler too.
Worst was the braided stainless hose kit- the braids have some defects in them and look kind of chintzy. I'd like to get some real stainless hose like quality plumbing has. Nicest appearance mods were my Boyd Smoothies, clear corners, tinted windows, and removing badges and stickers. Sometimes I like my foglights (they are blue) sometimes I think they look a little ricey.
97 3.9 CC Sport. JBA stainless headers, Borla Turbo XL stainless muffler & tip, 17 x10 Boyd Coddington Smoothies, FMS injectors, V8 TB, Quick D stainless air intake, Have but not Installed yet: 5.9 litre 360
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Zip-E
Gen II
10/07/2002
21:40:33
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Fave Mod: the "look at this $5 piece of dryer hose I found in the back of the neighbor's garage" ram-air intake...still use it, still works.
Unfave Mod: Sister-in-Law's front bumper meets rear roll pan and tailgate, to the tune of $800 worth of body work and a week's worth of sympathy dinners.
Everyone park carefully.....!
...Zip...
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nitroussteve
DakotaEnthusiast
10/26/2002
01:04:42
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favorite mod;nitrous express 75hp shot!eagle alloys 17".wanted these for a long time.here is a few others i have:ss grill,3/5 drop,nitro shocks,custom intake and rear spoiler,hood scoops with flames,hurst shifter,white face gages,polk and mtx sound system,custom ravin exhaust,gunmetal tail lights on the way.
FORGET STOCK,MODIFY TILL YOUR BROKE!
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droptopdak
GenI
2/25/2003
00:55:53
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i have to say the worst is the turbonator
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figitdotcom
R/T
7/16/2003
15:31:38
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Favorite Mods:
Powerdyne blower - sick power
Fastman 53mm tb - nice little gains
Gibson exhaust - GREAT sound, a little gains
JBA Blue wires - looks great
MSD Cap and 6a-btm ignition - like the boost retard and they look great. Idles and starts better than before.
Hated for various reasons:
SS Grille inserts - VERY poor constuction, the damn lever mechanism they supply to route your hood latch has fallen apart twice, it's a joke. I wouldn't even sell it to anyone. Actually I'm tempted to go to home depot and go for the homebrew look unless anyone can suggest a legitimate product WORTH the 100 bones.
Gibson Headers - For the money I should have gone with the mopar PCM, I noticed zero hp/tq gains from the headers. Regret it BIG-TIME now cause I have no extra money heh.
Airaid intake, sold that for 50 bones.. just cheap construction is all. I only paid 75 for it and had it for a few months so thats not too bad.
Ebay white guages, will never buy delecate and or electronics of this sort from ebay. Just plain cheap and doesn't work very well. I already have another coming from trucktrenz.
-m
// mike ellan
2k r/t: pd blower @ #6, msd6-btm,
gibson catback, fastman 53mm tb,
jba wires
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mickw82
DakotaEnthusiast
6/22/2004
15:45:46
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hey dbbaker .. just curious but what was it you didnt like about the 40 series flows ?? i just got them .. and how do they compare over all to the magnaflow???
Mick
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Halo3
GenIII
6/24/2004
09:48:25
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Favorite Mods:
Shaker Hood - noticable performance increase with that cool appearance factor :)
Gibson cat-back - noticable performance increase, nice rumble without being obnoxious, but head-turning at WOT
Fastman TB - "snappier" throttle response
WeatherTech Weatherflectors - nice for cutting the noise when you crack the windows, and awesome for driving around when it is raining...no more water on the inside of the door
Raybestos SuperStop Rotors & Pads - very noticable gains in stopping power
Mopar Performance PCM (P5007205) - noticable performance increase
Warn Trans4mer grill gaurd & XD9000i winch - umm...been stuck twice in the CO back-country & the winch saved me! :) In a word: Priceless!
Mopar's molded cargo tray (covers the rear floorboards & under the rear seats) - priceless....they've saved the back carpet from countless spills
So-so Mods:
Warn SDB-160HB driving/spot lights - awesome lights, but rarely used...most of my wheeling is done during the day time, and they are waaaayyyy too bright to be used on the road.
Street Scene chromed speed grill inserts - decent appearance, but the C-clip mounting is kind of cheesy & a PITA
Rancho RS-9000 shocks - the dampening adjustablity is nice
Worst Mod:
JBA Cat4ward Headers - see my Tri-Y post on this board
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Shank
GenIII
12/01/2004
21:47:15
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AMSOIL 5W30, AMSOIL Air&Oil Filter - Got my dealer license, wouldn't sell it if I didn't use it myself.
Helix "Power Tower" -Hands Down WORST Mod, sucked royally, didn't fit like instructions said & it was a PITA to install..Waste of $90.
Flowmaster 40, duals out w/crome tips -Daddy LIKE! my '93 3.9L had glasspacks & dual outs from previous owner, Loud, Obnoxious & annoying popping noises, Flowmaster 40 w/dual outs on the 4.7L V8...mucho bettero.
Step bars -for the short wife.
Spray in bed liner - best investment, Prev owner already had "installed" some major scratches down to metal that were rusting, I do plenty of hauling myself.
Tool Box -mandatory, unable to find anybody who makes one for a QC Dakota, had to use a "Universal" for Mid size & Imports from "Tractor Supply Company", Not too happy with the fit in the bottom and over the wheel wells but it gets the job done.
LT 265/75/16 Durango Radial XTR's -Load rated, 10 Ply for thorns & made by Cooper.. AWESOME traction, barely notice the highway whine over the flowmaster.... Don't let the crackheads at Walmart tell you this size won't fit! I wanted the Liberator A/T's, Still have 1" front clearance @ 45 degree turn. Glad I went to Cooper & spent the extra $100
still werkin on it....... Bumpers w/winch next
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