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WipLash
R/T
 
2/06/2004
22:14:36
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I know what you mean by sentimental. I have not had my R/T very long. The first time I started it I got chills. It doesn't "SING" like the old ones, but it sounds very simular to my 1989 slant six when it's turning over. It brings back memories. The 4.7L sounds like a Ford starting.
Now I have to think about all the fun I could have had swapping out heads on my magnum with the old TA heads. Another thing I was faced with on those heads were the valve seats. When I started weighing the cost of all the mods and then not knowing for sure that any of it would work, I just gave up.
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2004
22:20:39
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Got one other issue. With all the Hemi fever building now, I wanna ditch the 360 Magnum and slap an old 354 Hemi in my Dak. Then I could run the "Yeah, It's got a Hemi," bumper sticker!
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WipLash
R/T
2/06/2004
22:58:10
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Correction.......1987 slant/six (D100). My 89 was a 318.
If Dodge never puts a hemi in the Dakota you can bet somebody will. How hard could it be to swap a Hemi out of the new Durango into the (yet to be seen) new Dakota. I bet the wiring harness for the engine compartment is nearly a direct swap.
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2004
23:08:28
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I imagine it'll be close copy in the wiring. Rodders are already putting the new Hemi in other rides. Two companies in Arizona are putting wiring harnesses and swap kits together. It sure is causing a stir. The bigger yet-to-be-released Hemi is really gonna kick things up a notch.
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turboshelby
Dodge Dakota
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6/27/2004
23:47:44
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hey there guys!im a fellow shleby owner,this whole thread,i could have answered every question!lol!my shelby dak is the only one like it in existance!i know because nobody in their right mind would spend this much $$$$ on this project!ive had it repainted 2004 neon srt4 electric blue.ive got a 75 model 360 block with a magnum top end,accesories,mopar 4 bl tbody,haltech stand alone engine managment,76 mm intercooled turbo setup.i made everything myself.im in the process of mating this mill to a t56 6 speed out of a trans am.for the rear end ive got a 8.75 from a 72 model b body.its lowered,and to boot i will be installing a 100 shot of nitrous from nx express.it should be running and driving in late august 2004.im not blowing smoke,i am very serious,and will soon have pics.if i can help with any questions regarding these mods,let me know.feel free to leave any comments for me also.pss.ill be targeting ron merxs 10 sec run.should if all goes right be easily capable of 137 or mph quarter mile speeds.equivelant to 9.70 to 9.90s.but i will be frequently driving mine.my email is kl7883@msn.com thanks for letting me share with you all.kelly hammack
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bakindak
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2004
01:27:02
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I got a question
To run the magnum smpi setup you said to use the computer out of a 92-95 dakota right??? now do I also take all of the wiring harness that goes with it??? If yes how hard is it to wire up to the wiring that is in the truck, is it a plug and play setup when it comes to connecting the cavaties together or do I have to move wires around
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turboshelby
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2004
02:42:36
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i used a harness from a 2000 ram,took the whole harness and dropped it into the shelby.the old harness i removed.the new harness only has to get power,and a few other hookups.its really not as hard as one might think,but all the wiring gets pretty intimidating.i know!
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Tom Byrne
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2004
20:02:49
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I own #233 White and you can use regular LA heads. Only Magnums oil through the pushrod.
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turboshelby
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2004
21:12:16
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hi there tom!read many of your posts,nice to finally meet you.tom,a question for ya,do you know how i can get a hold of the people who built the turbo headers for speedtweaks?i know the name,but have no phone number or other info.or if you know someway to get a hold of one speedtweaks old sets.thanks,and nice to meet ya tom,kelly
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dean
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2004
02:59:32
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howdy yall i just had to but in on this My dad works for chrysler here in MI and there is a hemi dak in plans for 07 i belive its being played with as i type this at CTC ( chrysler tech. center)
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