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CudaBoy
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4/19/2001
16:07:33
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Just came back from the Dodge dealer. They tell me I can't get a Quad cab and the RT 5.9 package together. I thinking about ordering the Quad cab, 2 wheel drive, sport package with the 5.9, and limited slip 3.55 (or 3.91). Any of you guys know what else I would have to buy/add (suspension, exhaust, computer...) that would make the Quad perform and look like an RT ??? Are there any factory parts I should not get, and get aftermarket instead ??? Thanks a lot, can't wait to join the club...
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RonW
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4/19/2001
16:32:29
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If you get it loaded minus the tire and handling pkg, you can then get the Hotchkis suspension, the flowmaster cat back and the R/T wheels and you're a little better than the R/T. To make it better than that, get the Mopar or K&N FIPK G II, a Flometrics billet TB, some Mopar headers, and a PCM flash.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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Jonas Janek
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4/19/2001
19:46:11
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I would guess since it is the same motor and produces the same hp and torque you are fine there. Suspension may be a diffrent story the R/T has performance suspension, easy enough to do, If you get the hotckhis you would have much better then the R/T. Then ask the dealer to order you R/T rims they list at 160.00 MSRP but I know they can go at least to 125.00 each(how much i paid for mine)and should give them to you at cost sine your buying a new truck. Then order some eagle RSA 255/55/17 tires (about 140.00 each) or other tires better (Toyo proxes S/T in 255/60/17...have them too). The last thing is paint. Get a good body shop to pull your front and back bumpers, prepeare them and paint them to match your truck.
THERE you have it your own R/T quadcab dakota.
prices as follows:
Suspension:
billestin shocks(DML group buy 200.00 for all 4)
Hotchkis swaybar set(DML group buy 500.00 for both)
sus total $700.00
Wheels and tires:
(4) R/T rims 500.00 or less from your dealer.
(4) Eagle RSA tires(or toyo, falken, etc) about 140-150 each so est 600.00
w&t total $1100.00
Paint:
2 bumpers done professionally 200-400 depending?
max paint total 400.00
700.00 + 1100.00 + 400.00 = $2200.00max
and you have one sweet R/T, also call around alot you could save more than a few hundred dollars, check ebay and swap meets for the tires and/or rims. maybe paint yourself(if you can) save upto 300.00
You can also order R/T decals off of ebay for about 20.00
Anyway i only know all of this because I just got done doing it to my 2000 clubcab. and some other stuff too.
Jonas
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broeheem
GenIII
4/20/2001
03:08:29
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Don't forget the fender flares - a major part of the R/T look. They can be purchased from your Dodge dealer in any of the factory colors. They install in 15-20 minutes (I ordered them at the same time as my truck, but they shipped 'em seperately anyway), and they're truly neccessary for any tires wider that the 215's.
Patriot Blue '01 CC SLTplus, 4.7/multi-spd auto/3.55:1 LS
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Wayne
GenIII
4/20/2001
03:29:33
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...and the most important part. Order R/T decals and just remove the "sport" decals from the sides and replace them with the "R/T" decals.
Meep,meep.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.90 anti spin
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Jonas Janek
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4/20/2001
11:31:55
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Ahhh yes the fender flares!!! Get them through your dealer, should not cost you more than 200.00(what I paid for mine) and they come painted to match, with the 3m tape on them and the mounting hardware too. Mine went on in about 15 minutes, but I pulled off the tires and put it on stands to make it easier(another 10 min)
Let us know if you are gonna do this, keep us updated, and send pics, I had this idea just not enough money to buy the quad(:-<) but Im getting along with my clubcab(4.7 R/T-Killer)(come get some big boys)
"Smoke'em if you got em" (tires..ha)!
Jonas
Jonas
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CudaBoy
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4/20/2001
14:51:22
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Thanks for all the information...still got a couple things that i'm not sure of (which exhaust system/headers, computer,intake...), but I'll have to figure things out as I go along. I'll talk to the sales manager again next week, see if he'll take the sport rims/tires in as partial trade for the RT rims/tires. I'll update you guys as soon as I know...thanks again.
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aggie97
GenIII
4/21/2001
17:37:57
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They might actually exist....a Real R/T qc. Call Manuel dodge in Richardson TX. I have seen one on the lot and have also seen a red one at a stereo shop in south dallas. Are they real? Maybe but I wouldn't put it past a dealer to make the mods and sell it as an original here in DAllas. It would be the ultimate factory rare car though. As far as looks, I liked my black CC R/T better. It just looked meaner and the QC looked like a lowered mom mobile. Sorry, but I own a 4x4 and this was just my opinion of the one two I saw. They were both red and may have been the same one.
2000 QC 4x4 5.9 Black, no mods.....yet!!
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RonW
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4/21/2001
18:33:19
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There is NO such thing as an R/T QC from the factory. You have to build your own.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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CudaBoy
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4/24/2001
17:57:11
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Hey everybody, thanks for all the information. I ordered the Quad, 4X2 Sport yesterday. I got it loaded with the 5.9 and 3.92 rear. Dealer had to order it , so hopefully I'll see it in no more than 8 weeks. Now I have time to get a parts list together over the next few weeks.
I'm going to hold off on buying any suspension pieces, since I'm not sure what will be on the Sport 4X2. It's suppose to have a rear sway bar, but I don't know about spring rates, and ride height...
Thanks
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RonW
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4/24/2001
18:15:24
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Where you located and what color did you get?
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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CudaBoy
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4/25/2001
11:13:03
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Ron,
I live Northern NJ, ordered the truck from a very large dealership in Morris county (Warnock Dodge). They are very service oriented, and seem like good people (also saw a few Vipers and Prowlers in the show room...drool...)
I ordered Silver with the dark slate interior...how do you like your truck...how's the performance, ride height...?
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RonW
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4/26/2001
00:49:54
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I really like mine. I've pondered going with the Hotchkis suspension but I've ridden in trucks with it and the ride is really stiff. Mine corners pretty good now. It won't outdo a Porche but it will certainly hold its own. I drive it a lot and I always have people riding in it so Hotchkis is pondered but I haven't gotten serious enough to do something about it.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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RedDak
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4/26/2001
03:27:15
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Cuda, did you go ahead and get the leather? Also I think holding off on the suspension is smart. Id go ahead and order the rims/tires/exhaust/fender flares/and maybe the shaker and rollpan you were thinking about. while you have a few weeks you could get it all together and make sure none of it goes up in price or on back order, etc. Quote the dealer the prices I told you and tell me what happens.
one way or another keep us updated. By the way someone posted a quadcab R/T on the viewers ride pics section. Id find out who owns it and get with them they may be able to answer questions better.
Jonas
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CudaBoy
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4/26/2001
12:21:58
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Yes, I got the leather interior, and the fender flares automatically come with the Sport package. Dealer is telling me rims at his cost, are over $400 each. I said no thanks. I think I'll get the knock-offs...
I will have the dealer put the Mopar computer on, and probably headers too. I don't want to void my warranty. I can put the cat back on myself, and I don't think that would mess with the warranty.
Has anyone used the locking bed cover that Mopar sells? i'm talking about the hard, body color one that is pretty expensive...any feed back ???
Does anyone know how the Shaker Hood performs, and what about rain? The shaker on my 71 Cuda has cable operated doors that I close if I get caught out in wet weather, but the one's I've seen for Dakota's seem to be open all the time. Any info would be appreciated.
PS. This is going to be the longest 8 to 12 weeks of my life...
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CudaBoy
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4/26/2001
12:22:28
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Yes, I got the leather interior, and the fender flares automatically come with the Sport package. Dealer is telling me rims at his cost, are over $400 each. I said no thanks. I think I'll get the knock-offs...
I will have the dealer put the Mopar computer on, and probably headers too. I don't want to void my warranty. I can put the cat back on myself, and I don't think that would mess with the warranty.
Has anyone used the locking bed cover that Mopar sells? i'm talking about the hard, body color one that is pretty expensive...any feed back ???
Does anyone know how the Shaker Hood performs, and what about rain? The shaker on my 71 Cuda has cable operated doors that I close if I get caught out in wet weather, but the one's I've seen for Dakota's seem to be open all the time. Any info would be appreciated.
PS. This is going to be the longest 8 to 12 weeks of my life...
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RedDak
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4/26/2001
13:13:32
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He may be screwing you again because the fender flares only come with the 4X4 sport package automatically, in fact they dont come on the 4x2 sports at all. At least not that I have ever seen. They have to be added. Did you get a sheet thats lists individually every component that will be included on your truck? Did you check my email about the rims?
Jonas
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broeheem
GenIII
4/26/2001
13:49:35
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AGREE, RedDak.... the flares are not even an option with a 2WD sport (or SLT, for that matter). You CAN, however, order them as an accessory, ane they're still a bargain, considering that the price is equal to anything aftermarket, and they'll arrive already color-matched.
Patriot Blue '01 CC SLTplus, 4.7/multi-spd auto/3.55:1 LS
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CudaBoy
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4/26/2001
14:40:02
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Ok, still have plenty of time...
I just checked the ones that were listed on the web site you gave me the other day. They are going for $180.00 each on www.capitalwheels.com item # COW-2105 (17x9, 6 lug, 41/2) But I'd rather have the factory rims.
I can't get too rough with the sales manager, since a friend of a friend referred me to him. However, I can show him the invoice you sent me, and see what he says...I'll also try walking over to the parts counter, and tell them that I want the rims at cost...can't hurt to ask...I'm also going to ask for a bunch other parts at cost. The sales manager told me he will give me accessories at cost...So far this is the list of parts that I think I should get from the dealer, and also have them install them:
1-Mopar computer
2-Headers
3-Bed liner
4-Tonneau cover
5-R/T Decals
6-And the Fender Flares (if they don't
automatically come on the truck)
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Blizzard
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4/26/2001
14:46:50
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I might be wrong here, but I don't think you can get the Mopar performance computer yet. I was told they aren't availabe for 2001's yet.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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CudaBoy
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4/27/2001
10:29:48
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Blizzard,
Unfortunately you are correct. I just called the Mopar Performance Tech line. The guy told me they have no performance parts available for 2001...and "if" they do have any performance parts, it will be sometime next year...what does he mean by "if" ???
I Asked if performance parts from 2000 would fit/work, and he said he wasn't sure.
This is so f&#k'n frustrating…
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Mac N Cheese
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5/01/2001
12:55:58
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Cuda,
I'm in northern NJ and I have a 2000 QC with a 3/5 drop, throttle body, black leather Viper seats and a custom catback exhaust. Its on it way to the body shop tomorrow to have the cowl hood painted as well as the front bumper, the door handles, the rood moldings the the V8 badges. Next week the headers, the shocks, the sway bars and the supercharger go in. Shoot me an email if you want to go for ride sometime.
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mikem
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5/01/2001
22:05:53
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I got the hard bed cover on my 2001 QC. I am very satisfied since it also locks the tailgate. The forward hatches are really handy. It's a $900 option but I ordered it with the truck so I am not sure what I actually paid.
Mikem
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Jas
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
01:33:34
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R/T Custom Cut Logos Thread @ www.blackdakrt.com
This thread from the RT BB is to the guy i got mine from.
He is very reasonable and you get to pick the color.
I put only 1 Black Reflective R/T on each door and tailgate, everything else is gone.
New Decals 1
New Decals 2
New Decals 3
New Decals 4
New Decals 5
New Decals 6
Some with flash some without, cheap digicam sorry.
They are black normally then when light hits them they reflect back Silver. Looks awesome at night.
Jas'
StL
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MARK CRISLER
Dodge Dakota
9/21/2001
00:53:11
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ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO MAKE A R/T COPY... LIVE A LITTLE--- MAKE YOUR OWN. CHECK OUT MY QUAD CAB ON THE PHOTO FORUM #9 5TH OR 6TH ONE (BLUE AND WHITE) A 4 DOOR R/T WILL GET YOU SECOND LOOKS BUT NO MAG' COVERS. YES THE SHAKER HOOD HATES WATER BUT THE 5.9 WILL LOVE IT!!! BEST PERFORMANCE MOD IS TO HAVE THE STOCK COMPUTER REFLASHED AND HAVE AN EXHAUST SHOP CUSTOM BUILD YOU A CAT BACK SYSTEM. I BOUGHT ONE THAT WAS TO FIT A EXTRA CAB (SAME WHEEL BASE) BUT IT DID NOT WORK AS I HAD TO REDESIGN A FEW THINGS AND I COMPOUNDED THE PROBLEM BY LOWERING IT 5". HOWEVER MBRP MAY HAVE USED MY EXPERIENCE TO MAKE AN EXACT FIT KIT. INNOVATIONS FIBERGLASS MAKES A SWEET TONO WITH INTERGRATED WING (PRO SPORT) THAT LOCKS WITH A THIRD LED BRAKE LAMP AND IT CAN COME COLOR MATCHED. FYI: BEFORE ALL OF YOU R/T GUYS COME UNRAVELED I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT A YELLOW R/T QUAD CAB BUT AS YOU'VE SAID "THEY DON'T MAKE IT" AND I SETTLED FOR THE INTENSE BLUE PEARL AND RAN INTO ONLY TWO OF THEM IN THE STATE OF AZ. ONE A 3.9 AND MINE THE 4.7. SAY WHAT YOU WILL BUT 15 HP LOST IN THE NON 360 WAS VERY EASILY MADE UP. AND LETS NOT GO AROUND THIS 4.7 VS 5.9 B.S. AGAIN AS I'M NOT ASHAMED OF GETTING 18 MPG AND RUNNING HIGH 14'S- - - IT IS A FOUR DOOR YOU KNOW !!!!!
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
9/21/2001
19:51:46
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A few updates on this thread, the fender flairs are standard now in 2002 on all Dakotas with the wheel and tire package 4x2, and 4x4. The rims are on the mopar website for $160 each list with centercaps so the dealer reporting $400 each is looking up R/T accident replacement wheels, not Mopar accessory 17" wheels (indentical in every way). The only problem is why spend the extra money for the wheel and tire package and the good looking 16" wheels only to buy slightly better looking 17" wheels? I bet the 16" would go for over $100 each (more with new tires) on E-bay as they are hard to come by and cost over $300 each at the dealer.
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
15:31:58
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I have a 2001 R/T CC and there are two things I wish mine had; towing ability and a softer ride. If you can get your sport to accelerate like an R/T you will have the perfect truck. If you wish to race around town turning corners at 40 mph then why are driving a 4 door truck? In the long run you will want a comofortable truck that can go fast when needed. So don't go overboard with the suspension mods.
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Cudaboy
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
10:45:44
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Hi all,
It's been a while since I’ve posted (sorry been very busy with work. First of all I have to say that I love my truck, it's allot fun, and a great daily driver, and good for weekend trips.
As of this writing...I've put the wheel flares on (they don’t come on the 4x2), the Gibson 3" cat-back (single pipe), and the K&N FIPK. The FIPK that Summit Racing sent me was for the 99 model year, and wouldn’t fit without modification. Since they couldn’t get me the correct one, I sent it back, and ended up picking up the correct one at the Mopar Nationals in OH. Also did a lot of homework on bed lids, and in my opinion the ARE Lid is the strongest and most durable. The strut arms are of a different design, which helps take pressure off the lid, and bed rail, when the lid is closed. Future Modifications...Put the RT rims on in the spring, since I’ll probably fair better with the Sport rims through the NJ winter. Although the truck handles great (for a truck) I would like to put stiffer rear sway bar on (not sure if I should touch the front. Also want to do the higher ratio rocker arms (I think Crower makes them)and either a JET module, or KB Optimizer. (The KB optimizer is mucho $$$). Not sure what to do with the headers...I have the pre-cats, and I cant justify spending $600 for 7 horsepower ??? I have alot more to say (I took it drag racing 2 weeks ago), but I've gone on too long already.
Any ideas, comments, or advice (even criticism) would be greatly appreciated.
2001,QC 5.9 3.92
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
12:06:32
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Cudaboy,
I have a R/T QC that I made. Other than not coming from Dodge this way, it is a true R/T QC: and a 4x4 to beat it all. I live in West Virginia, and 4x4 is a necessity. I bought the factory R/T wheels/ center caps, and put factory-style decals on it, that were made by Glen Renzoni. These are great decals!! Mine is a 2000 white Sport, that has every factory option. If you want your truck to be a true R/T conversion, you will need the underhood insulator (not available from factory on a Sport), Deluxe Convenience Group, Light Group, flare, fog lamps, body-color front and rear bumpers (I left mine black to resist chipping of non-factory paint, and non-matching problem), heavy-duty shocks and rear stabilizer bar (I replaced the factory rear bar w/ the R/T bar (less than $200 complete) and left the shocks the same), leather-wrapped steering wheel, limited-slip rear differential, and 3.92 axle ratio. I am pretty sure I have the only R/T QC 4x4, and that is pretty cool. Everyone asks "where did you get a R/T QC: I didn't know they made one". My truck came with everything necessary, except the body-color bumpers, wheels, decals, rear anti-sway bar, and underhood insulator. I now have everything except the body-color bumpers, and I won't change them. I think too much of the same color on such a big vehicle, looks bad. I like the black on the bumpers. It is a good contrast, in my opinion. I have several engine mods, as well. I estimate between 290-310 hp on my truck. It runs pretty decent for a 4x4. It weighs 5,200 lbs. without driver/ passenger on the local scales. It will stay a fender-length ahead of a new Mustang GT up to 120 mph. Oh well, let me know if you have any questions.
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Jonas
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
17:07:27
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Troy You're on crack!!! There's no way a 5200lb truck that has 300HP can keep up with a new Mustang Gt that weighs 3000lb and has approximately 250HP. It's just not physically possible. Maybe the Stang had a 6 banger with GT decals, just like your wannabe RT. Get a life and quit being an RT Poser!!! If you wanted an RT you should have bought one!!!
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Cudaboy
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
17:21:15
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What engine mods do you have?
I’ve had a lot of people do a double take, and ask me questions. But that’s not why I got the truck. I don’t like too much attention, and like to keep things subtle. The dealer I bought the truck from threw in the decals, so I put them on. I ordered the truck with every option available, including leather seats. I didn’t get 4X4 since you can get by with 2x4 around here, as long as you don’t go off road. (I have a 97 Grand Cherokee with the 5.2, which is awesome off road, and in bad weather). I left out that I also installed a Bed Rug, before getting the lid. THE BIG NEWS IS THAT MOPAR PERFORMANCE HAS A BOLT ON REPLACEMENT SINGLE PLANE INTAKE MANIFOLF FOR THE MAGNUM MOTORS. Check it out, it just came out, and I want to look into it. It is supposed to be a bolt on, that gets rid of the “beer barrel” intake.
I took the truck to Island Raceway in NJ a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t disappointed with the performance, considering the weight of the truck. I ran a best of 15.6 @ 85.6 mph. My friend brought his (slightly lighter)2001 RT CC, and did 2 tenths better (he has the K&N FIPK). I've frustrated the sh*t out of an Acura integra, Audi A4, and Hnda Prelude. The guy in the Prelude was really angry, and raced me 3 times in a row...and had a hard time accepting his loss. He had the big rims, low profile tires, clear lenses...but I guess didn't do much to his motor.
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TODD
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
21:26:05
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2000 QC 5.9 STORT PLUS 4+4 FROM KY
LOVE MY TRUCK GOING TO GET SOME REAL R/T HEADS
AND CAM THAY ARE NOT THE SAME ONES THAT COME ON
A R/T THE R/T DONT HAVE THE REAL R/T HEAD YOU HAVE TO GET THEM IN THE MOPAR MAG.IF YOU WANT THE REAL SH*T.
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cdartgo
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
09:30:51
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Has anybody or does anybody know of someone who has purchased the 17" accessory wheels from the mopar dealer? are they the same as the R/T wheels as far looks an the quality as the factory wheel? then again I would`nt think they would sell junk to the customer over the counter to put on there truck, it`s like they keep them a secret though thats why I`m looking for someone who has bought them from the dealer to hear how things went.Mark
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
14:22:41
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Jonas,
I don't give a crap if you believe me or not. It was a GT (not a V6 with decals), and I did outrun it. If you want to make a trip to WV with a GT, we can find out. Otherwise, keep your bullcrap comments to yourself. I didn't want an R/T: I need 4wd, and an R/T does not have this. I wanted a 4wd with a 5.9, and this was my only option. I may be an "R/T Poser" to you, but in reality my truck is an R/T QC 4x4. It has everything a factory R/T has, plus 4 doors and 4wd. There is alot of cars and trucks out there that get really surprised when this 4x4, 5,200 lb. truck blows their doors off. I have also beat a "real" R/T pretty good, on several occasions. I bet you didn't want to hear that, though. Sorry for busting your bubble!!
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
14:29:40
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Cudaboy,
I know I'll probably catch heck over saying this, but for my application it was true. I do not recommend the colder Autolite spark plugs (I believe they're 3923's). These really hurt the low-end power in my truck. I know alot of people swear on them, but the factory Champion's were a much better plug in my truck. I have since replaced the Autolite's. I couldn't take the loss any more. A good, cheap modification for better throttle response, is to replace the factory distributor cap with a heavy-duty unit with brass contacts. You can feel the difference. Brass is a better conductor than aluminum. The factory rotor is brass, but not the cap. The S-bolt is a little bit of a help, as well. Let me know if any of this helps, or if you have anymore questions. I don't mind talking to someone with some sense. That Jonas guy is screwed up!!! Who's on crack?????
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Cudaboy
Dodge Dakota
10/29/2001
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Hey cdartgo,
I bought the 17" RT rims from the dealer, and he gave them to me for $120/each when I was buying the truck. There is no difference...it's the same exact rims. Chrysler has 2 different part numbers for the same part. Even the guy behind the parts counter was baffled. And in case you are wondering, the center cap is included with each rim.
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ronald taylor
Dodge Dakota
10/29/2001
21:04:35
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gee, i thought i was the only one nuts enough to build a R/T DAKOTA clone, glad to see some one else did to. it was just a matter of time before it happened,i think it is interesting that" cuda boy" chose a quad cab,makes for a cool truck i would like to see a few photos of it. and before one you guys go off on me for building one too,i live in southwestern pennsylvania just north of morgantown,WV we get a lot of SNOW in the winter and my dakota R/T clone is a 4wd reg cab i bought since i could not afford to spend 27 GRAND on a factory 5.9 R/T CC at my local dealer,questions anybody?
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bjlindsey
Gen III
10/30/2001
03:52:07
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Wow...whatta thread...Go D-Backs!!!!!
'01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD K&N FIPK Clone Truck Tec bed cover
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
16:41:48
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Ronald Taylor,
I am also from the WV area. I actually live in Beckley. If you have a chance, read the above posts that I posted. I made an R/T clone, that is a QC 4x4. I got bad-mouthed some guy named Jonas for being a so-called R/T poser. I don't know what his deal is. I have to have 4x4 to get around in the winter. There are no factory R/T 4x4, so I made one. I don't see the problem. If you have any questions, let me know.
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ronald taylor
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
17:59:24
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troy, email on the list of parts and part#s you used on yours,iam planning to do a 2wd dakota R/T clone soon based on a v6 club cab, legit R/Ts are available here, but the dealers really stick it to you when you try to buy one and the used market isn"t much better around where these trucks are concerned.I have seen 2wd cc for sale real reasonable and i think i"ll build one this way instead of being taken to the cleaners.i"am only planning to drive it on weekends so i do not want to spend a large amount of money on it. email me at taylor9565@msn.com if you want to reach me direct or on this page. thanks alot
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