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Guitarist
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7/18/2003
11:49:11
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I'm 18 and now that I have a good job I want to get rid of my junk Bonneville for a truck to fix up. I figured the Dakota is probably the easiest truck to fix up to go fast in its price range. What mods will I need to get into the 13s and 12s?
Thanks in advance
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blackrtaz
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
12:52:10
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a whole lot, if you are watching your cash flow but want something in the 12s or 13s I would not get a dakota. Even though it is very possible to pull off 12s and 13s in a dak, and you look pimp doin it... you will soon find yourself dropping way to much money into the truck than what it is actually worth. but if ya have the money....go for it!....Ha...your next question is prolly going to be "what is faster a 4.7 or 5.9?" "Which one has more aftermarket parts for it?" and before everyone else on this forum corrupts you let me inform you that the dakota R/t is a Damn fun truck to drive! and that is what I would personally recomend....drive safe.
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CThomp
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7/18/2003
13:01:37
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Or if you want to do it the easy way just buy a Gen II dak (lighter the Gen III) and drop a 408 stroker into it. You'll be in the low 13's real quick. It'll still be very streetable and as long as you don't make it look like it hauls A$$ noone will ever no that you have a potentially 12 second truck.
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j
GenIII
7/18/2003
14:00:38
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What CThomp said.
2000 4.7 CC auto, clear corners, Magnaflow catback, Kenne Bell s/c, Aquamist water injection.
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enigma
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
14:21:40
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How much lighter is the Gen 2's than the gen 3's?
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CThomp
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7/18/2003
14:56:28
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An average probably of 125-175lbs depending on the year. This is of course comparing RegCab to RegCab and so forth.
Either way you'll probably get the best bang for your buck. Used GenII are pretty inexpensive and you can usually ind one in pretty good shape.
Go to msn.com to compare years and what not.
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
23:14:26
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Buy a used stealth twin turbo. Problem solved
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kota on 20s
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7/19/2003
00:54:35
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you can run a 13 sec pass in the 1/4 for about $1500 its not hard. for around $3500-4000 you can run 12's
~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC
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eric
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8/02/2003
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i beleive it's tougher than most people realize. major issue here is traction
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kota on 20s
GenIII
8/02/2003
23:13:55
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nothing a set of MT streets cant solve
~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC
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MoreHP
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8/03/2003
02:30:13
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Try 400 hp
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IntenseDak39
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8/03/2003
09:59:28
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wow.. does that mean my V6 has 400 hp?
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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easy
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2003
11:47:19
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nitrous, slicks and hold on to your ass.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
8/03/2003
11:56:32
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400 HP for what? my buddy's RT puts down 358 at the wheels (thats about 430 at the crank) and he has run a best of 12.75@111 mph
i know another guy who runs constent 13.5's@99-100 mph NA with stock heads and cam.
like i said, its not hard
~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC
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JIM
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9/09/2003
15:10:50
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EASY WITH GEN2 DAK and 318/automatic. easier with 5 speed but tranny mounts are a problem as well as axles.
my automatic ran 14.75 bone stock, later it was consistent high 13s on street tires. with cam, roller rockers, headers, 3" exhaust, throttle body mods, and fipk (k&n), 180 stat.
best addition was fiberglass tonneau cover and 2" drop...this improved it 3 mph and 1/10 on top end.
all mods done for less than $2 grand.
lightweight aluminum wheels(weld, cragar, etc..) are worth a tenth on 60 ft compared to steel wheels. you may ask how to get 5 lug wheels on the dak....easy..'90and earlier front rotors and rear axle shafts are a direct bolt in replacement
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jeremy03cc RT
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9/10/2003
22:40:26
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WELL GIVE ME THE EXACT LIST OF MODS NEEDED I HAVE A 03 CC R/T AND $2000.00
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kota on 20s
GenIII
9/11/2003
00:01:48
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"cold air" intake $225 (or make your own for $60<)
nitrous express kit $1100 for all the bells and whistles
and use the rest for either headers or a M1 intake
put the 100 shot pills in it, and should be in the 13's no prob on street tires..
or invest in some slicks, put the 150 shot pills in it, and get in the 12's
~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC
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R/T
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2003
04:39:38
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Hey I have a question for you guys. What do you think my 1/4 mile time would be. The last dyno it made 281hp/345tq at the wheels. Since then, I added 3 lbs of boost on the Vortech, Mopar M1 2bbl, and a trans-go shift kit. Just wondering what you would estimate my time at.
Thanks
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