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PopGenie
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4/21/2002
08:57:43
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Okay:
I bought a used '01 Dakota Sport 3.9L Automatic Club Cab a couple of weeks ago. It has 26k miles, and was bone stock when I bought it. After driving it, I realized that I wanted to do more with it as I have done with every other car I have owned. Here is the list of things I have done so far:
1. MagnaFlow muffler installed on factory 2.5" exhaust.
2. Cold Air intake system -- removal of factory airbox, 3" exhaust piping bent to fit engine bay, high-heat painted with K&N closed-end 3" cone filter.
3. IAT sensor relocation from intake runner to intake piping (perfect fit and finish thanks to excellent directions found on SpeedTweaks site!).
Future plans include:
1. Removal of black plastic factory air-splitters located in front grille and replacement with metal mesh.
2. Removal of rubber protector over A/C lines by radiator assembly to maximize fresh air flow into engine bay on air filter side. (to be done after mesh to avoid debris bursting A/C lines)
3. Safari Bar with lights for front end protection and additional illumination.
4. Flometrics 48mm throttle body swap being considered.
I would really like to improve fuel mileage (avg. 17.5 mpg city/highway last 2 tanks), with performance being a "side effect". After all, with more power under the hood, the engine has to do less work to maintain the same driving habits. Any input would be helpful as long as you don't suggest a V8 swap.
If anyone wants pics of the mods I've done or help with doing them, just toss a message up and I'll get in touch.
Thanks in advance,
Mike T.
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
13:05:10
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dont get the safari bar, drop it, get the throttle body, then buy some 1.7 roller rockers, FMS injectors, powertrax rear, MSD ignition (wires, coil) Autolite 3923 plugs, and to top it off get at least a 50 shot of nitrous. theres a start
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
13:26:59
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FMS Injectors won't work on 2000+ :0(
I bought some for my 2000 V6, they fit, but the electrical connection is different. Sucks to be us.
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
14:26:29
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FMS injectors wont work on a 2000+ dakota? damn that does suck, i though they did
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
14:40:35
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So did I, until I bought some and tried to hook them up. :0/
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
18:39:43
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justin baby's use bottles, real men get blown! get a supercharger!
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greengiant13
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4/21/2002
18:52:08
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to help out Ram-air hood..... Like what i have....
With the air intake you have it will help a little. I like it cause it Makes my truck look Bad-A$$.
Catch me come later!!
Green Giant
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PopGenie
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
19:49:47
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Nope -- no nitrous. It's not that I wouldn't enjoy it because I probably would (too much!) but this truck also has to be driven by my wife on occasion. I've got my eye on a few things but they will have to come in time. I am interested in injectors once the other mods are complete, but I have yet to find some aprox. 19#'s for the 2001 models. (I think that 19# is the suggested upgrade, feel free to correct me on that)
Mike T.
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2002
19:51:31
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well i would hope everyone knows that a s/c will give you an enormous amount of power for $3000 or more (key words 3grand or more)i was just tryin to be reasonable by sayin nitrous cause its about 1/4 of the price prolly cheaper
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PopGenie
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2002
09:41:50
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heehee... Yep. Those blowers can get a bit expensive. I think I'm going to stay NA for the time being, until I win or inherit a buncha-munny. I like the mods I can do for a few hundred at best -- although that rear disc conversion looks pretty awesome :p
Mike T.
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