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kevin
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9/19/2004
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i have a 1987 dodge dakota se 3.9L 2wd auto and i was wondering if ne one knows what my max towing capacity is with it. i dont have the owners manuel. my dad has an old car that he wants to tow and i want to know if it could do it.
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kevin
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Ace
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9/22/2004
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Kevin, I have an 87 as well, it's a 4x4 with an auto tranny.
From the owners manual from my truck:
"The towing of light trailers, 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) or less, on reasonably level roads and in moderate ambient temperature is allowable. No special equipment is required.
For towing trailers over 2,000 lbs., see your dealer for special equipment requirements.
I pull Cars around all the time with mine with very little trouble on a car dolly.
I have an heavy (homemade) receiver style hitch that I use. I wouldn't trust the stock bumber with a very big load.
I recently moved an 95 Ford Taurus (to give you a reference of the size of car) for a buddy of mine to a local shop to get it fixed (about a 15 mile trip).
Had no problems at all, it was a little slow in picking up speed, but once I got on the highway it did a decent job.
I would advise that you use reduced speed though, with a heavy car behind you, it tends to "roadwalk" a little bit if you go over 55.
Also, I wouldn't recommend pulling steep grades with it. The 3.9 does a pretty good job, but it ain't no magnum v-8 :)
Keep your transmission fluid and filter clean, and keep an eye on the temperature and you shouldn't have any troubles as long as you don't go to extremes.
Hope this helps.
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jeff crane
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1/08/2006
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I have 3.9 V6 4x4 does any one know the horse power rating ?
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j coffman
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3/08/2006
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not very. i have 87 dakota (3.9 V6) with some minor mods' i got max 153hp on the dyno
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uncledrunk
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11/20/2006
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just bought a used 87 dakota se 4x4. does anyone know where i can download a owners manual free? i'd like to know what type of mileage to expect. and the eowing capacity.
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Mike Stager
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2006
20:29:22
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Don't expect to see 20mpg with it, somewhere in the 15-18mpg range is normal, some get better mileage with some performance mods.
From my readings here, folks have pulled 20ft fiberglass boats with their v6 Dakotas.
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Robe2Conoby
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11/21/2006
23:12:26
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I have a 92 3.9 auto that i flat tow a 2800 lbs suzuki samurai (on 35's) I have towed it up interstate 95 at highway speeds TOW'S LIKE A DREAM. Rember to install a tranny cooler ...
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ES
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11/22/2006
02:46:30
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Pulled a trailer full of cattle totaling 10,000 lbs
Just take it slow and let the truck have some cool down time before putting it away. I didnt over heat but i feel its a good practice with any equipment u work hard.
I have a few mods and traveled 60 miles on I90 with a lot of steep long hills. On the hills i floored it and would accelerate up to 45 mph.
The 3.9 is tough and has enough torque to do it, its actually more like the old work horse flat head 6s i used on the farm except pushing more rpms to be in there peak torque curve.
2002 4x4 3.9 dakota quad cab
Mods: 4.10 gears, 1.7 RR, underdrive pully, intake, 180 stat, msd box, cleaned up intake manifold, dremeled TB, exhaust.
Ive pulled 10,000 lbs trailers on several occassions 2 have been 60 mile trips. Just creep down the hills and take it easy so u dont break anything and make sure u have a hitch rated for the job with a good tranny cooler. Understand how to read your temp and oil pressure gauges. Those 2 gauges will tell u if your overworking a motor.
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jayb
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11/22/2006
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i pulled a 6500# 30' travel trailer around with my 93 cc v8 4x4 auto, and i thought that was alot. i couldnt even imagine 10k.
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uncledrunk
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11/23/2006
03:23:29
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well, i guess i should have expected that the price for my 87 dakota was too good to believe. when i come to a stop light, i hear a grinding noise comming from the detrot locker area same noise when i take off from a stop. it only seems to happen after the truck has warmed up. definately a gear grinding noise. anyone else had this problem? and is it a super expensive problem?
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Kippster
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3/26/2007
10:49:35
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I've pulled 14,000# with my 88 dak 3.9 2wheel drive. 727 torqueflight trans in it. 12 1000# round bales on a bale wagon that weighs a ton just sitting there. Now mind you that this was just rolling weight, with literally no tongue weight, but it's amazing what these "little trucks" can do.
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Super bee
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3/26/2007
13:02:49
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i hear stories like these and read on one of the deisel forums i visit some guy pulled 7k trailer loaded with 52k of weight, with his 2500
you can do this stuff
the legal issues of it, and the saftey issues of it are a different matter
you could pull a loaded semi trailer if you wanted to, how safe it is, how good on your truck it is and how legal it is are different matters
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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TDKnight08
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3/26/2007
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the 87-91 model, sumwere in those years the v-6 came 125hp and 220lbs torque, aint much compared to a new magnum. also, whoever is getting 15-20mpg, give me sum tips cus right now im getting about.. mayb 13, 14 highway. all it has is a glasspack with highflow cat, n everything else stock.
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Super bee
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3/26/2007
23:46:45
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its beyond me
my old 3.9 TBI motor was getting about the same, 13-15 with an occasional 16
one time i got 18.75, ONCE
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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TDknight08
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3/27/2007
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well atleast im not the only one, and i no swapping for a carboratour isnt gonna help any, looks like its time for another honda.... civic i wrecked got ATLEAST 35mpg, man i loved it. but dmn im stupid
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Kevin
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3/28/2007
11:08:48
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is anyone here with the 87 thru 89 dakota 3.9L interested in an aluminum 4bbl intake? i have made an intake in my machine shop for these motors and works great. there isnt any milage increase but performance is great. and if you have been looking for the factory 4bbl intake, good luck finding one they are very hard to find. if anyone is interested please leave a post
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TDknight08
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3/29/2007
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how much is it? and were are u located? im guessing its just straight bolt on right?
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Kevin
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3/30/2007
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im located in toronto canada. and yes it is a direct bolt on. i have one on my truck and it works great!
i noticed a huge increase in performance. ill get in touch with you on a price for the intake. im also working on the distributor to convert it to full msd ignition using the msd 6a p/n 6246 (same as 6200 but for the odd fire v6). i also have this on my truck now and is also working great.
ill keep posting with more info
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Colin
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6/17/2008
19:40:29
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Hey Kevin
do you still have those aluminum 4 barrel intakes you make..colin
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kevin pickeri
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7/17/2008
09:29:31
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yup i accually changed my truck over to fuel injection for better fuel economy. so yes i have the intake sitting here. if you would like to ither email me or just post here again.
my email is pickeringkevin@hotmail.com.
otherwise im going to be putting a lot of stuff on ebay really soon.
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dannysmith
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2008
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I broke the water outlet on my 87 dodge dakota intake. the intake is now shot how would I even go about finding a stock one for my 2 barrell??? they are impossible to come by?? I dont wanna go thru all the headache of new carbs and such just a stock one to put back.. Thanks in advance
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