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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
14:45:39
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i just cannot get traction off the line. Feathering the throttle is not cutting it when im racing.
The 50's spin like nothin, and i dont want to add weight, besides a spare and tonneau cover.
what should i do??
03' rc RT
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
14:53:10
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cheap- buy some slicks.
expensive - convert the rear suspension to a 4-link.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
18:17:00
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drop some air pressure. Buy better tires.
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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
18:49:39
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i want a pair of slicks for tha track but there illegal for the streets
can i go wider than 50s?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
19:21:04
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bfg makes some street legal slicks. DR radials i think. and lower the pressure. practice your launches. sounds like you haven't found the sweet spot yet.
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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2007
20:06:24
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hmm i'll definatley look into the legal slicks, yeah haha not yet havent had the truck long
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2007
00:10:22
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Mickey Thompson, BFG, and Nitto all make well reviewed drag tires that are DoT/street legal. Of course, they don't last very long...
Check out the tire section at www.summitracing.com for some ideas.
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Shoe
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9/05/2007
00:12:33
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Is your truck stock? I know that just about every R/T that I have seen launch, launch hard and do not spin. Sh!t, I can launch mine pretty good from a dead stop.
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2007
08:31:58
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_Gear_ needs to take a little time/ practice on launching his truck. flooring it from a dead stop isn't necessarily the best way to launch. especially a vehicle with a fair amount of low-end torque.
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Shoe
GenIII
9/05/2007
13:06:50
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I thought that it why they had the torque management system?
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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HCW
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2007
14:48:11
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Move the battery to the right rear of the bed.
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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2007
22:29:27
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i heard the BFG legal slicks got baaad reviews, i'll check out nitto n stuff though and definatley the legendary MICKEYS lol
but anyways no my trucks not 'stock', i bought it about 3 months ago from a racing fanatic who bought it from a old mopar musclehead, all i know is that its got a large intake off some car, hypertech, oversized flowmaster exhaust, and the twin hoodscoop...but there could be more done to it, it almost sorta lopes like its got a bigger than stock but not a huge, cam...it kind of makes sense that its got a good little amount done to it because he said he ran a 8.8 1/8mile, and thats in TEXAS
anyways im not dumb and flooring it off the line or anything, i've done that and they spin till near 50mph, and i've broke the tires loose at speeds above 25mph. the rear end is just very light in mine(reg. cab with no spare).
i'd really like to know if it has a cam without rippin the thing apart though haha
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Shoe
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9/07/2007
00:47:15
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I know that the R/Ts have more torque than me, but I was say that something is hard. I can make mine not spin much at all. I also have a 5-speed.
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2007
08:46:58
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>> i'd really like to know if it has a cam without rippin the thing apart though haha
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Start by checking the valve lift. Stock specs are kinda weak, IMO. Put a dial indicater on the push rod end of the rocker arm, and rotate the engine by hand. If it has more lift than stock, it's got an aftermarket cam.
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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2007
12:17:11
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hey i have a 200 dollar race setup between my truck and some guy with a 00-03' Single cab 5.3 chevy with a badass chip, hes talkin ALOT of sh*t
can i take em
and is it true you can put two different chips on a gas engine? cuz theres another guy who wants a piece of my truck and hes got a 5.3 with a horsepower chip and a torque chip....wtf?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2007
12:34:26
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sounds like both of those clowns don't know what they're talking about.
2 chips, a horsepower chip and a torque chip. LOL
next, some potato chips!
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Shoe
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9/13/2007
13:46:24
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Damn Lays must be getting into the market now. I have outran stock Chebbys with my setup, you should not have a problem either.
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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1hotkadota
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2007
17:26:41
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HE He, I was going to say something about the chip thing, but I didn't want to open my mouth remove all doubt about being a fool (daddio) :)
Thanks for clearing that up guys. I thought that sounded like something a craprolet owner would say.
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_Gear_
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2007
22:45:14
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haha thats what i was thinkin man, i knew it was bogus
hellll yeah thats 200 cash in my pocket goin to a set of headers :D
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/14/2007
08:39:00
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Gear, hope you been practicing your launches. i'd hate to see one of those get a jump on ya. also, in street racing, never believe anything the competition tells you. just be wary and never ever let them know everything about your vehicle. good luck and PLEASE be careful out there. the life you could take may not be your own.
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Shoe
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9/14/2007
11:52:07
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Even Chevys that are programmed suck off the line.
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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