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92Dakota
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2/12/2004
18:41:08
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 Subject: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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I have a 1992 Dakota Extended Cab.
I tested it with the Gtech and it has a 0-60 of 9.08 seconds and a 1/4 mile of 17.08 seconds at 83 mph.
Does the speed in the 1/4 sound a little high for the time?? Seems like 17 second 1/4 miles are usually in the low 70 mph speeds???
I was really hoping I would atleast be in the mid 16's with a V8 TB, K&N, Magnaflow muffler, IAT relocation, and 160 degree thermostat.
It was around 40-50 degrees out.
I also had a full tank of gas and a 200lb speaker box and sub in the back.
Anyone test their truck?
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GB2000
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2/12/2004
18:46:19
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Gtech???
Josh
Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), s-bolt "mod", Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, removed rubber flap...and more to come
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
18:59:40
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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The Gtech is a windshield mounted device capable of determining 1/4 mile time and G rating on your handling.
I raced my 99 V-6 club cab with 1/4 tank of fuel and nothing in the bed with JBA headers, custom air intake tube, Jet stage 2 chip and 180 thermo on a 90 degree day at Carlsbad raceway and my best time (this is an automatic) was 17.6 at 78mph.
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92Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
19:36:47
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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Damn.
My friend just tried it in his 97 Blazer 4.3.
15.74 @ 89mph. Completely stock.
I guess the 3.9 just can't compete with the 4.3.
Oh well.
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92Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2004
21:16:48
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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I tried it again today. I realized that I had my windows down yesterday.
It was 16.94 and a 0-60 of 8.9 seconds.
What do you think I will do with the following...
200lb sub/box taken out
Tailgate down
Homebrew Intake
Switch the 160 out for a 180 degree therm
Or maybe leave the 160 in and put an electric fan in place of stock
If I can get into the low 16's with cheap mods, I'll be ready to start spending money on other mods.
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03SXT
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2004
21:24:59
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what does switching the thermostat do? how does that help in performance? later....
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92Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2004
21:26:26
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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Well, the cooler it runs, the better.
But someone told me that Dakotas run best at 185 degrees, so the 160 may be too cold.
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GB2000
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2/17/2004
00:41:38
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I think the tailgate down actually isn't as good... tailgate up I have heard creates an air pocket and helps the air flow better. Not sure though... tonneau cover would prolly be best for aerodynamics.
Josh
Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), s-bolt "mod", Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, removed rubber flap...and more to come
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Orange
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2004
00:59:17
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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went to the track sunday and ran a 17.8@74
88 v6 260,000
cold air kit from dodge ram
3.92 gears and fresh tranny
exhaust 185 stat
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JFH
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2004
08:54:22
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Any Areodynamics Questions, ask me. I am an Areospace Engineer, I design aircraft.
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another mark
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2/18/2004
01:47:46
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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Oh my god you use a 160 thermostat?
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92Dakota
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2/18/2004
02:35:34
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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Heh...yeah.
Is it bad for the truck?
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JFH
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2/18/2004
08:42:38
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The tailgate down will improve areodynamics, but having a cover on the bed is even better. The lightest cover would be a soft, but they blow in the wind and do barely slow you down. I use a 30lb fiberglass cover, this is the most effient, and it locks so you can store things in the bed if needed. Also add a mild spoiler, such as the backdraft. These add just the right amount of downforce on the back of the truck and will optimize you tail end areodynamics.
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sicminds
GenIII
2/18/2004
21:51:12
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Jeeze, 17.8, 17.6
you guys must have extended cabs or somthin......
98rc 16.5 in the 1/4
click me
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92Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2004
22:11:43
| RE: Gtech times on V6 - not too great
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I have an 92 extended cab V6.
My best so far has been 16.94.
My cousin has a 1998 Chevy 1500 with a 4.3 V6. He ran a 16.91. He has Flowmaster exhaust.
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