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Kevin
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8/14/2005
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I have a 4X2 2002 4.7L Dodge Dakota W/ K&N Cold Air Intake and Flowmaster Dual Exhaust...I am wanting to know a couple opinions about what should be my next mod. Maybe the best mod for the money?
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Kevin
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8/14/2005
01:42:23
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Im leaning toward the superchip programmer...
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Bob Cowan
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8/14/2005
01:59:43
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What are your goals? Without that information it's like asking, "I have to make a repair, what tool should I use?"
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Kevin
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8/14/2005
02:32:18
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Goals...probably just the most hp for the money...im just not looking to go with NOS or a supercharger...i want to increase HP without hurting the mpg too much
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Rob C
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8/14/2005
04:05:03
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HO cams
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Kowalski
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8/14/2005
09:24:03
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The cams are an excellent suggestion; especially if you can do them yourself.
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N56629
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8/14/2005
09:59:10
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Throttle body
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.boB
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8/14/2005
12:04:23
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Rear gears: either 3.92 or 4.10. Won't make more hp in the engine, but will dramatically improve torque application to the pavement. Add LSD while you're in there.
Better tires. You got to hook up if you're going get any where.
Better suspension: Same as tires.
Better brakes: Obvious.
Computer reprogram. There's lots of hp and torque to be gained there. This is where you'll pick up your easiest and cheapest power. Be carefull about the ones that require premium fuel. They add a small amount of power over the "mid-grade" tune, and really increase you operating costs. Do a search on Hypertech, Jet, and MP computers.
Without even opening the hood you can easily cut roughly .5-.75 sec off your 1/4 mile times, maybe more.
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ecdak
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8/14/2005
23:01:06
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Don't programmers help a truck more that has an auto as they change shift points? Just a thought. Do you have an auto or stick?
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Kevin
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8/14/2005
23:09:35
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Automatic...
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.boB
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8/15/2005
00:23:44
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A programmer will help an auto more, because it needs more help. But it also changes the timing and fuel curves - which gets you more hp and torque from the engine - no matter what trans is there.
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ecdak
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8/15/2005
01:19:44
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Just brought that up because someone posted that they were disapointed with the increase on his manual dak. it does help motor alond with auto tranny.does anybody recomend a good one or are they all the same. 400 bucks so far is average. are there better deals?
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N56629
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8/15/2005
06:52:59
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SuperChips seems to be the best choice. You can find them for well under $400. Used they are well under $300 and sometimes under $200. Shop around.
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Skeletor86
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8/15/2005
11:25:07
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I thought there was only one Power Programmer for the 4.7 Dak currently, or did someone else come out with one?
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Kowalski
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8/15/2005
18:27:34
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I think it DOES make a difference which transmission you have with the programmers and flashes. If a manual truck already has more ignition advance designed into the PCM from the factory, then an automatic could see better gains. One person reported finding 3 different levels of ignition advance in different stock trucks; it is likely there is even more variety.
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