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adam
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3/31/2007
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i have a 91 dakota LE 130k , just installed a new Aero 3030 muffler and have a turndown after it. Sounds great. But now i want to improve the engine not to much on the mechanical side so ill have to take it to a shop. But if i go there and ask them whats needed to be done, they will prolly charge me a few grand of repairs/upgrades of stuff i really dont need. But i just want to overall improve the engines life span as i feel it might only have 40-50k left on. I would like about 100-150k without having to replace the engine itself. Any ideas?
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adam
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3/31/2007
15:03:26
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sorry for got to mention its a 5.2l v8
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gen1dak
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3/31/2007
20:50:22
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Want it to last? Change the oil.
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Peter
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3/31/2007
21:20:08
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i am wondering the same thing, i also have a 91' LE with a 5.2L V8, and im wondering what i can do to add some more power to it.
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Epyon
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4/01/2007
03:12:36
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Flush the engine and put in a good synthetic oil. Be warned if u have any oil leaks now they will get worse.
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Super bee
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4/01/2007
10:47:14
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there are tons of performance parts available for the LA 318, just gotta look for them
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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Peter
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4/01/2007
15:44:00
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can u point me in the right direction of some performance parts that will work. i have been searching for almost an hour and cant find anything
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gen1dak
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4/01/2007
23:48:49
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There ARE tons of parts for the LA smallblock, but ones that will work with the stock fuel injection? Thin. Low restriction air intake, low restriction exhaust, slightly more cam, but not much more.
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Super bee
GenI
4/02/2007
00:26:56
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i never specified now did I?
lol
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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gen1dak
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4/02/2007
12:28:16
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Didn't want to sound like I was contradicting you 'bee. Just wanted to make sure that distinction was clear between what's available and what'll work without going full-boat carb, etc.
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Super bee
GenI
4/02/2007
14:44:56
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i know, just being a smart a$$, i forgot about the lack of EFI friendly parts
can you not do any amounts of head work to them?
it shouldnt be that difficult to switch over to a carb would it? beeing its TBI?
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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gen1dak
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4/02/2007
15:27:25
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Minor headwork, mostly just cleanup with early EFI. Less than, say .420 on the cam lift, while keeping in the 114 lobe separation area. Very easy to swap to carb. Then, let the fun begin!
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adam
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4/02/2007
17:52:44
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thanks everyone for their input, im thinking about putting a cold air intake in and giving the truck a tune up. anything else that should be added?
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Peter
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4/02/2007
19:17:34
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where did u find a cold air intake for a 91'? all i can find are replacement filters not intakes
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adam
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4/03/2007
22:56:15
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I see here a AEM BRUTE FORCE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM for 290 seems to be the only one that fits a 91 dakota, Now is it worth it putting a cold air intake on a truck with 132k miles because it might mess up the computer since its been running stock forever?
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Peter
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4/03/2007
22:58:43
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oh thats right, i do remember seeing that one now. yea thats the only one for a 91' as far as i know
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