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andrew
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3/21/2001
22:09:46
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It has happened once again. Picture this, me in my 93 4x4 reg. cab, long bed Dakota w/318 and 102,000mi. My freind in his 99 ex-cab Frontier Dessert Runner(2WD) w/3.3 V6 Stick. We pull up to a light and he gets off the line and then a good truck and a half length in front of me before we have to brake. I'll admit my reflexes were a bit slow and I didnt mash the gas. What are a few mods(under $500) that I could do to get more torque and also more top end speed? Someone please help me!!!
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Mark
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3/21/2001
23:54:28
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Dont those have superchargers in them?
-Mark
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Bernd
GenIII
3/21/2001
23:57:09
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Not the '99 Frontiers.
As for the $500:
Hughes Engines Stage-1 TB and replace the factory muffler with a good aftermarket muffler (Dynomax or Flowmaster for cost savings...but they're still excellent picks). Change the O2 sensor as well to "freshen up" the readings to the PCM.
That'll cost total about $500.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Bernd
GenIII
3/21/2001
23:58:53
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Forgot to addd a 180 degree T'Stat to the list (still falls under the $500 total cost though).
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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intense99dak
*GenIII*
3/22/2001
00:04:35
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Don't forget about the Autolite 3923 spark plugs. $9 for 4 dyno proven hp ;-)
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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andrew
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3/22/2001
00:15:35
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Hey Bernd will changing the oxygen sensor really give me more power? intense99dak, are those Autolite 3923 spark plugs available everywhere(Kragen,Checkers,Schucks,etc.)? Will they give me any more HP?
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andrew
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3/22/2001
00:19:49
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hey Berndt, when you say "freshen up" the PCM, do you mean get a chip? If so that wouldnt be an option because I hear you must run a high octane gas(92orhigher) and with premium gas going for $1.89-1.92 per gallon here in northern California, it would break me.
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RonW
Gen III
3/22/2001
00:26:32
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First thing I'd do is Intake and Exhaust. A K&N filter and a cat back exhaust. That'll run you about $350. Then, do your plugs and t-stat. The O2 sensor won't buy you power unless it's in bad enough shape to cause you to lose power. Then a new one will gain you back what you lost. It won't be much. It'll probably help your MPG though.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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Jonas Janek
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3/22/2001
00:42:33
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Is that really true about the Autolite 3923 spark plugs, Is that real horse or just the expect value thing. How hard are they to install, what gap, etc
2000 4.7 4x2 355 CC
JONAS
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Bernd
GenIII
3/22/2001
00:43:15
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On the "freshen up" part, no. O2 sensors normally last about 60K miles and then start to degrade performance slowly. If your O2 is over 60K miles, it would be best to change it out.
Ron, forgot about the intake system...cost is about $40. As for the O2 not increasing performance...you'd be surprised on how much they take away. A simple tuneup is good for up to 15HP...with a bad O2 (running either too lean or too rich, about 20HP).
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
3/22/2001
05:43:27
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Jonas, yes there is a dyno sheet showing 4 hp with the 3923s.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, Mopar PCM
Family Man!
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Hawkeye
DakotaEnthusiast
3/23/2001
15:52:24
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Will the autolites do anything for a 2000 4.7??
2000 Quad 4x4
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Bernd
GenIII
3/23/2001
23:06:55
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On the 3.9/5.2/5.9L engines, the 3923's work very well. As for the 4.7L engines, there's mixed results.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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