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Jason
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3/11/2001
15:26:20
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I just got a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7, 3.92, 5-spd single cab, patriot blue. I was wondering what would be the least expensive way to add a considerable amount of horsepower to my truck?
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jsatter
GenI
3/11/2001
15:43:25
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Damn... Spend 10 minutes reading through the forum...
01 Quad Cab SLT Plus 2WD Auto 4.7L - Currently Stock
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Jason
Unregistered
3/11/2001
16:13:01
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Well, I'm 17 and know very very little about trucks and how to make them perform better. I've read many of the topics in the site and as of right now I know that the K&N GenII FIPK is the better airfilter, right? I'm trying to learn about stuff so I don't get screwed when I go to the store to get something for my truck... Thanx and hope you or somebody can help me.
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jsatter
GenI
3/11/2001
17:13:22
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I'm in the same boat. I have no clue about motors. But I've spent the last week going through this forum and I now have a pretty good idea of what pieces and parts I should use to get started. From everything I've read, the popular mods are:
Exhaust - Some catback from flowmaster or dynomax.
Intake - Z-Tube or build your own if you're feeling brave.
Chip - The Jet Stage II or the mopar pcm. Haven't getten a clear idea of what the differences are yet.
Bernd is pushing the Flometrics TBs pretty hard.
01 Quad Cab SLT Plus 2WD Auto 4.7L - Currently Stock
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GenIII
3/11/2001
17:21:11
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Jason,
There is a guy named Bernd that seems to be able to help people in your position. No offense to others but he is patient and has good explanations. Address a topic using his name. that will get his attention. Ask some basic questions and you will learn pretty quick.
Good luck with your new Dakota and be careful because the setup you have is pretty darn fast from the factory. :-)
Wayne Van Metre
'99 5.2/auto/3.55 ls
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intense99dak
*GenIII*
3/11/2001
17:44:13
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Jason,
At the bottom of either the General or Performance forum board you'll see a search box. Type in 4.7 and press go. You'll see quite a few posts about increasing your Dakota's performance. This will give you a little better idea of what's out there and what works.
Just a word of caution, though ... something that works on a 3.9, 5.2 or 5.9 may not work on your 4.7 because of the engine design. Some examples of this would be K&N's Gen2 (look for the Z Tube posts)and MSD 6A.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
3/11/2001
19:53:33
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Jason you and I need a K&N FIPK System for our 4.7 It give about 10 hp at the rear wheels of a R/T [Facts..HotRod and Mopar magazine]BUT K&N will not have one for us in-tell summer.I sent them email again Sat.and told them if they snooze they will loses,I told them ever one is buying the Z tube.I told them I want the K&N FIPK for my 4.7 Dak.so get going.HeHeHe you must be firm and to the point.I wish others would send them email,telling them what we want.
Bob
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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kitkat
GenI
3/11/2001
21:41:03
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Bob... Where can i see a picture of what the FIPK (Fuel Injection Performance kit) includes? Is it just a CA intake system? What's the whole fuss about it?
Future owner of:
Dakota Quad Cab 2WD SPort
4.7L 287ci V8
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
3/12/2001
04:19:34
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There is no fuss or muss..it is just a fact,that the FIPK gives you the best bang for your buck!Ck it out at there web site,k&N Filters.
ByBy
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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Bernd
GenIII
3/13/2001
00:32:43
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What "JSATTER" posted. That's what i'd recommend as well.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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