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Patrick
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6/06/2003
20:59:39
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I have a '97 3.9 dakota sport 5 speed still on the same clutch and the truck overall has been a beast. I have 100,000 miles and i am very close to buying a S/C (from vortech). Is it worth buying a S/C with this many miles.
mods include headers, Fastman TB, intake, 180tstat,3923,flowmaster exhaust
oh yeah I have my exhast tips cut 6 in down from the muffler am I loosing any power. Thanks
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rtdkota
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6/07/2003
02:58:28
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I hope you aren't really serious about doing this-- The SC will roach the motor if you start putting boost to it-- 10k-15k at best.
Save your money-- build a 360 or a stroker-- You do a stroker 3.9L-- and other crazyness... but if you could swing a 360, that would be a better way to spend your money.
If the SC is new--- you are looking at the same amount of money as just going with a good built 360/mild 408.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
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Joseph
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
03:49:20
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I agree with rtddakota. But I would put a modified 318 in there. I know the 360 has more power, but there's something about a 318 in a Dakota. And possibly beef up the tranny with the money left over.
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Patrick
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6/07/2003
13:06:54
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I found a 318 at a junkyard with 90,000 miles for $800 I think it might be to much. When I do find a new motor like a 318 what else would i need to do for it to work properly on my truck.
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Goodyear
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6/07/2003
17:35:13
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Precision Engine Rebuilders has a long block assembly for the 318 for a bit over 900 dollars. They have the 3.9 as well. www.precisionengine.com
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Spencer
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6/08/2003
23:06:13
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if you can find the issue of hot rod, they built upa 318 from the junkyard to have 400 horsepower on stock heads for $1500, you might want to chekc that out
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Patrick
Dodge Dakota
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6/09/2003
15:40:15
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Thanks I will take a look into that
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J and J Auto
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6/09/2003
20:45:37
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Wait for the hypertech 3175 for the 96 to 01 V6
and put the 93 oct fuel program in.
I have seen these on the 318 and 360 and they are
a very noticable upgrade from the piss poor timing
and fuel curves mopar stock PCM's run.
I am waiting on 3 of the units myself for V6
customers and if they are even close to the V8
units they will be nice.
Or An ASE Chip I have one and they work great
just not as well as the 92 performance PCM I
just got my hands on.
Droping an S/C on at 100,000 I don't think is
a good idea.
95 Dak Stroked 3.9
Larry
J&J Auto
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Patrick
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6/10/2003
00:11:23
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I am looking for V8's everywhere around
Richmond, VA. What other stuff would i have to spend on to get the v8 to work on my truck?
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J and J Auto
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6/10/2003
00:27:48
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Find a V8 with a stick same year in the bone yard
Make a deal and get the computer and wire harnes
with the motor.
Larry
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Joe
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6/10/2003
03:10:50
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I know you'll need a distributor, fuel rails and injectors, TB, probably a lot of ignition related items, and probably a different computer. I think they mount perfectly with the same engine mounts.
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