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newdak
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
22:43:06
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What is the easiest way to improve the performance on my 97 4x4 with a 318?
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DAHEMIKOTA
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
00:31:38
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Put a 360 in it.
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kota on 20s
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11/07/2002
00:46:08
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a blown 318 will have more power than a NA 360, so i say just put a supercharger on it
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, 3" carsound cat, dumped gibson
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Fubar512
GenIII
11/07/2002
00:48:02
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Well, short of putting in a 360, you can go through the basics, such as exhaust (a catback), a free-breathing intake (I recommend a K&N FIPK, or even a drop in K&N filter element). Headers will gain you some ponies, as will larger (50 mm) throttle body, and a set of 1.7:1 roller rockers. Together, these mods should make a really noticable improvement.
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mopy
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2006
22:06:39
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best spark plug for 98 dakota 318? need more power. also what is the rear gear?
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blue92
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2006
02:28:46
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Stroke It!!! 390 Baby!!!! Yeah.
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METALHEAD
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2006
01:59:27
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I have also heard that you can "chip" the computer.. Not sure which is the best performance or quality though.
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Scuba Steve
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4/16/2006
11:02:19
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I agree with Fubar, I recently installed the K&N FIPK and got the cat back exhaust and it I'm happy you'll instantly feel the diference. Make sure to go with Flowmaster. A tune up is a good idae if you haven't done so already. I would also suggest superchip, but according to there site I don't think they make them for our 97's? Although I'm still looking in to it.
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Justin
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2006
16:31:13
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Its a gutless wonder, if you want to go fast buy a fast car, not a dodge
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91Streeter
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2006
22:59:17
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well, to Justin the not so smart, more power is NOT always an urge for more speed (but it doesnt hurt =P) but maybe for more towing or off road power, how does your little rice burner car do in those catagories? I also have a 318 and am looking to get some more power out of it ( for speed when I need it =P not all the time ) as well as the occasional towing, what kind of strokers can you pull out of it and where is a good spot to check out super/turbos? (also body kits, since the truck is currently smashed to hell)
Thx in advance
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bandit01
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2006
04:48:56
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I would start off with the basics like a mopar pcm, CAI, and exhaust system. This is always a good way to start building some extra power. The next step would be intake manifold, bigger TB, and possibly some 24lbs injectors. After that I would go with a cam and ported heads to match. These are just the basics nothing to drastic.
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