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DavesKota
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
02:18:06
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 Subject: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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I have been going to this site almost daily and reading all the posts. I finally got my Kota, (a month of waiting). I "upgraded" from a Wrangler 4-banger to a RC Sport V6 5-speed 4X2. I love the thing. I was surprised the V6 (3.9) had so much giddy-up, (3.55 gears) and with the 16 inch tires and fender flares (the ones that come on 4X4 and RTs) the truck looks tougher than it is. Hell I put 100 miles on it today alone! I love it, my only pet-peeve: The Tach goes up to 7,000, but redlines at 4,800, and their are no "red hash marks" to notify that. The induction is going to be uncorked this weekend, and a tonneau the next. Just wanted to say this is a great site, and if there is anything I need to look out for, (precationary measures) with the V6 please let me know! Thanks!!
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cbsdakota
GenIII
9/29/2001
10:32:16
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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Just take it easy with the throttle or you might flip the truck backwards if you don't know how to control a wheelie!! : )
Project QUIKV6
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
15:44:21
|  RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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congrats on the best combo of dakota out there!! i've got a 2000 one similar, only with 3.21 gears. i've got the old style tach with redline, and the numbered gauges...i don't like the new ones. One hting to watch for is pinging...these are notorious for it. However, you can prevent it, and get a little more power by installing a 180-degree t-stat in place of the stock 195, and installing Autolite plugs, p/n 3923
sorry for rambling....enjoy the dak!!
Mike
La Grande, OR
'00 Sport, v6, 5 speed, 4x2
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cbsdakota
GenIII
9/30/2001
11:31:21
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Yeah, I miss my 5 speed but I don't miss the 3.21's. Now I have an auto, so I'll just throw in a shift kit and some 3.93's and call it a day.
Project QUIKV6
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
9/30/2001
12:32:49
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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Any idea where i can get a set of 3.55s, or 3.92s for reasonable?? i want some of the power back...(i upgraded myself to P235/75/r15 tires, and lost some power)
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cbsdakota
GenIII
9/30/2001
13:10:58
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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Randys Ring and Pinion is a good source for gears. I put the 235/70 15's on my truck so they are the same height as the puny stock tires. Will be getting the RT's someday. Here is a copy of Randy's reply when I enquired about 3.93's and a limited slip:
3.90 ratio for 8.25" is $231.00, master overhaul kit is $64.35 or mini kit for & $9.72. Factory positraction unit is $147.38 and everything is in stock.
Hope this helps. Don't have install prices. Check with a local shop for that.
Project QUIKV6
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MESA2000
Dodge Dakota
9/30/2001
17:30:37
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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DO YOU KNOW IF I CAN CONVERT FROM A 3.9 TO A 4.7
IF SO HOW MUCH $$ AND WHERE
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cbsdakota
GenIII
10/01/2001
15:04:38
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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Take it to the lot and trade it in. Otherwise, stick with the V6.
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MESA2000
Dodge Dakota
10/02/2001
19:09:08
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I HAVE 3:55 RATIO
WOULD 3:90 GEAR IT DOWN
OR SHOULD I STICK WITH 3:55
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Chevy Rocks
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2006
14:10:59
| RE: 2002 Kota RC V6 4X2
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Have some more!!!
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