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strafford
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2003
22:07:52
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I just got a 2000 quad cab 5.9 with 87500 miles on it. It runs just fine right now and anything i do to upgrade it is purely just for fun and definatly not nessecary, however I am still looking for the best performance upgrades i can get without putting a huge dent in my wallet. I was thinking along the lines of header, air intake, throttle body spacer and some sort of dual exhaust, but im not exactly sure on what is the best way to go about it. Does anybody have any good suggestions?
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figitdotcom
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2/09/2003
22:33:03
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the tb spacer is a wasted, it's been covered here a ton people have found NO benifits. I was in your shoes when I first got my R/T, I went with a fastman 52mm throttlebody, Mopar PCM, Gibson catback, JBA wires, brass cap and rotor and an airaid intake and I've been very happy with this chunk of mod's. I'm selling my intake though if your interested email me mike@figit.com. My powerdyne supercharger is on its way so I have no need for it.
-m
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Ginther
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2003
22:33:50
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Good news for you - You have the same basic drivetrain as an R/T, so mods will be plentiful. AND being a 2000 model, you can still get the Mopar PCM computer.
Dont waste money on a throttle body spacer = junk.
Here's what I'd recommend -
Cheap stuff:
Echlin brass cap and rotor from Napa Auto parts
Autolite 3923 spark plugs
180* thermostat
Stuff that costs money, but is worth it:
Mopar PCM
Mopar Headers into 3" exhuast
F&B Throttle Body
Mopar M1 aluminum intake
K&N FIPK
It'll feel like your driving a different truck altogether afterwards. :-)
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Blue_Bullet
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2003
18:45:47
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Okay, I really dont understand. I have read countless threads where people have bought a TB spacer. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS? the 3.9, 5.2 and 5.9 are all Multi Port Injection. The gas is sprayed directly on the back of the valves. Therefore you are not getting better fuel atomization or leaning out your mixture. Your not doing anything besides taking ca$h out of your wallet spending and bending over for a big one up you know where. That is my 2 cents, if anyone has dyno results that proves otherwise I would love to see them, that is for sure.
As for some cheap mods, deffinately PCM, Autolite 3923's, Headers, some form of air intake, T-stat, Exhaust.
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AV8ER
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2003
12:43:05
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Aloha all! I've been hovering here awhile and found the discussion enlightening. I have an '02 R/T RC. What's the "L Killer" package? (Lightning)
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99CCRT
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2003
13:03:12
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Don't bother with the lightning killer package or a TB spacer. Id start off with the 180 T-Stat, Mopar PCM, K&N, and an exaust. Send John Mercedes an email @ jmmtsb@prodigy.net. He has all the answers, the BEST prices, and great customer service/support. I have herd nothing but good things about him and I have delt with him for a year now and hes great. He can get you a great deal on ANYTHING for your dakota.
-vball005@yahoo.com
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AV8ER
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2003
13:07:41
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Thanks! I'm on it. How about any ideas about a speaker system for an '02 R/C R/T?
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