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loch
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5/18/2005
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I have a 2002 club cab 4x4 v6. Is there any way to get more power. The truck is so sluggish.
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Loch
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Doug
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5/18/2005
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What size engine? I replaced my TB with a V8 TB reposition my IAT, and modified my intake(3.9L). Seems to have alot more pep now.
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um
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5/18/2005
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and you didn't figure that out during the test drive it was a slug ?
i don't get it man
you should trade it in and get a V8
mod that thing until the cows come home it ain't getting much faster
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Adam
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5/18/2005
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Well the subject is 3.9 no power so I guess that would be the engine size. Yea the 3.9 is infamous for its power..or lack there of. Yea there's a few popular things that's been brought up on this subject. Basically what Doug's stated is the more popular and probably cheapest. Dunno yet cuz I got the same prob and am just waiting to have some spare cash to start.
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tc
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5/19/2005
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yes, the EASIEST (and most expensive) way to more power is a new truck. but to answer your question, can something be done to the 3.9 to increase the power? why yes! search this site - there are many mods (V8 throttle body), cold air intake, headers, exhaust.... the list goes on. Also, the entire original Magnum engine line was easily upgraded with parts right from Direct Connection/Dodge. They included: different air cleaner, different computer, headers, exhaust, and maybe a cam (my memory is failing, so I'm not sure) On the 5.2 I think you could get an extra 40-50hp. not sure of the gain on the 3.9 Just do some searches right here!
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no
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5/19/2005
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Even if you bolt on every device ever made for the 3.9 and upgrade the exhaust, expect no more than a 20RWHP gain.
On a 4x4 the V6 is a pig iron.
If you want to get esay horsepower without buying a bunch of junk that is marginal at best, the only solution is a blower. Expect to pay about $4000.00.
Or....trade the truck for one that is not a slow pig.
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why
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5/19/2005
14:18:26
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would anyone want a fast truck? i thought trucks were for working?
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why
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5/19/2005
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would anyone want a fast car? i thought cars were for commuting?
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ace
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Even if you bolt on every device ever made for the 3.9 and upgrade the exhaust, expect no more than a 20RWHP gain.
u can get more then 20 hp with bolt ons and know how.
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Mopar
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ace,
theres people around these forums pulling alot more then that. A V8 TB, exhaust, and intake will get you 20+ right there. Larry from J & J auto is putting out closer to 245hp @ 300ft/lbs out of his 3.9. Stock is 175hp/225ft
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ace
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5/19/2005
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i absolutly agree, i was saying that to "no" who claims " Even if you bolt on every device ever made for the 3.9 and upgrade the exhaust, expect no more than a 20RWHP gain."
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Bob Lincoln
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5/20/2005
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"no" must be doing something wrong. My 92 Dak 4x4 4-speed auto V-6 club cab with cap has lots of power, gets 20 mpg highway, all stock. Try changing the timing chain and clean the throttle body.
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jmac
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I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota that wont spin a tire on wet pavement how do i increase the power, its a 3.9
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Jeff Da Idiot
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Muffler n CIA,
Throttle body and Harland Sharp Rockers
And lastly superchip n headers. :)
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boda573
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Why bring the CIA into this?In other words....
C=?
I=?
A=?
I'm a mechanic and have no clue.
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LOL
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Jeff it's CAI = Cold Air Intake
CIA = Central Intelligence Agency
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ron
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i have the 3.9 and think that the 31x10 tires are the wrong ones and are to large
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MorePower
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I want more power! I want more power!
What the He** is wrong with you people.
You buy a truck with a six cylinder in it, then you want more power. Please stop it already!!!
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mia pron khal
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dJgFBD Your current positions always have got many of really up to date info. Where do you come up with this? Just declaring you are very resourceful. Thanks again
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Larry Taylor
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I did headers, 2 1/2 duel exhaust, V8 t b with
spacer,1.07 rockers, supper chip, ported intake,
advanced timing by slotting pick-up, Under drive
pulleys and air scoop with open hood on my rat rod.
It runs the same. It has nothing to the Ford 3.8
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