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DodgePancakes
Dodge Dakota
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7/04/2005
18:34:41
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 Subject: Dakota R/T missing hp?
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Hey everyone!
I just got a 1999 Dakota R/T and I think there is something wrong with it. It came with the original window sticker, and it says it has a 5.9L V8, but only makes 250hp. Is this a typo? Shouldn't an engine this big make a lot more power than that? I figured a truck made in 1999 would have some sort of modern technology, but everything about it is crude and primitive! Isn't this supposed to be the performance version?
I just don't understand what all this displacement is getting me. So far this thing has done nothing but guzzle gas, move slowly, and handle like crap.
Any suggestions?
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dartvader
Dodge Dakota
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7/04/2005
23:29:21
| RE: Dakota R/T missing hp?
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buy a ford Lightning just kidding ,yes the RT comes stock at 250hp you can do some mods to the engine to make more power I have 99 RT with 280 RWHP but it sat me back like $1800.
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DodgePancakes
Dodge Dakota
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7/05/2005
17:06:53
| RE: Dakota R/T missing hp?
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What kind of mods can I do for $1800 that will get me 280hp at the rear wheels?
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dartvader
Dodge Dakota
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7/06/2005
23:15:33
| RE: Dakota R/T missing hp?
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I'll tell you what I got : 50MM flowmetrics,M1 intake manifold port matched to my heads,K/N FIPK
MSD ignition system,FMS #19 injectors,relocated IAT,autolite 3923 plugs,harland sharp 1.7 rockers,shift kit,mopar 2400 converter,PPH headers,and what I think is my best mod the B&G flash.I also have a crank underdrive pulley and electric fan.
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Mr.Sleepy
Dodge Dakota
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7/07/2005
11:13:34
| RE: Dakota R/T missing hp?
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The beautiful thing about that 5.9 (360) is that engine doesn't need much to get up and move. It has great torque straight from the factory but the horse power isn't quite up to snuff from what you would expect. The aftermarket on that engine is HUGE! There are so many parts made to make that engine roar its crazy. The more you put into a 5.9 the more you will get out of it. And for $1000 or so, that truck will outpull any truck worth $10,000 or more on MSRP.
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