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Jonas Janek
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3/19/2001
11:32:27
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Ok here is the deal, do me (and lots of us a favor)imagine for a second you have a 2000 CC 4.7 with 3.55 gears. You have money just not money to waste. You want the meanest truck for your buck, but like lots of us dont want to void much too many warrentied parts. WHAT DO YOU DO??? Which parts, from where, and how much. Also what does this do to your 0-60 and your 1/4 times. What other cars/trucks can you expect to beat etc. lets here it.
thanks
JONAS JANEK
above mentioned
soon to be fast...
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Bernd
GenIII
3/19/2001
11:37:03
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Mopar PCM, Cold Air Intake (Z-Tube) w/K&N Filter, decent aftermarket muffler or replace with Cat-Back. If you can afford it, 3.90:1 gears as well.
That's on a budget. If you want to really have a mean truck, Kenne Bell S/C with Flometrics TB along with the above parts...minus the Mopar PCM. (About $6000)
o-60 should be noticeably decreased but couldn't say for sure without asking someone else with like mods and truck.
What other trucks can you beat? Probably a majority of the "stock" ones. When you start playing around with modified trucks, speed costs money.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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DakotaDino
DakotaEnthusiast
3/19/2001
12:04:36
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Bernd...how come you have to get rid of the Mopar PCM if you get a super charger? Could you have one and just have it reprogramed for the super charger?
Prospective Owner
Of a '01 Dakota Sport 4.7
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Bernd
GenIII
3/19/2001
12:27:43
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I stated to get rid of the Mopar PCM (meaning the Mopar Performance PCM) since th eadvance curve is too agressive for a Supercharger. Marty (KRC Performance) offers the custom programming for the 4.7L's at a $600 charge.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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HondaVFR
Unregistered
3/19/2001
23:20:49
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Sheesh Jonas!
I'd like to be as PC as possible here. Bernd is lauded as an expert because he's done alot to his truck and is obviously a regular. But Bernd is no one's babysitter. We can't all go directly to Bernd and have him weigh in first. Take some time to look around!! Use the archives, read the posts from the last few days. Your question is a bit unfair to everyone here, because many of these items have already been answered in the last 3-4 weeks, and probably dozens of times already before. You ask for so much in one post--buy this and this and this from these 3 vendors, you'll gain X HP (as evidenced by this here dyno!!) and you'll beat Brands A, B, & C's models X, Y, & Z, but only if you follow these 10 installation tips and keep in mind these 40 caveats??!!
You can't expect to learn everything all at once, and you can't demand it from one person in particular just because his name shows up more often than another's with a cursory review of the website. Look around, get comfy, read a little...then ask.
(soapbox-off mode...)
Dan R.
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Jonas Janek
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3/20/2001
00:05:37
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OK DAN!
Here is the deal, Yes Im kinda new to the modified truck thing, but not to finding out what I need to know, I have read the post, I have settled in and I have done my own research, now If I would like to ask the opinion of someone who I believe knows better than myself and many other, based solely on reading his other replys, that is my option, and if he (bernd) so choses to help me that is his option. Also if you woould settle down and take a look around at the other post you may realize that the post with the most hits and feedback from others, are the ones that include bernd's name, and/or have posts by him. So maybe I put the title in all Capital letters and put Bernd's name it it not only to pull him to answer, but to also get a mass of answers and debates from others. Anyway HAVE A NICE FREKING DAY.
JONAS
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Bernd
GenIII
3/20/2001
08:57:43
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Hold on there for a second Jonas...Dan is correct in what he stated about going to me. I have done a lot of research and testing for what works and what doesn't, but on a few of those mods, some are also application specific (V6 Supercharged). I try to be as "generic" as possible on the other engines since some respond differently than others. As for the experience: 3.9/5.2/5.9 mainly with some on the 4.7L. I check with another contact on the 4.7L mods (and dealers as well) to see what works as well.
I do appreciate the direct questions but to avoid any conflicts with other people on the list, you can send them directly to me: bernd@texas.net.
- Bernd
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Wayne
GenIII
3/20/2001
13:20:26
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Well at least he wasn't asking about MUSTANGS. (:-)
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.55 anti spin
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Bernd
GenIII
3/20/2001
18:43:20
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What do you want to talk about on the 'Stangs? ;)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
3/20/2001
20:19:03
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Bernd what I respect the most about you, is the fact that you are not a Cry-Baby!Your opinions on other cars and trucks are welcome with me.
Bob
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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Tyler A
GenIII
3/20/2001
21:12:29
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Well put, Bob. I couldnt agree more.
Tyler A '00 Dakota Sport
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Bernd
GenIII
3/20/2001
21:52:22
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Thank you Bob. (I really mean it.)
I used to work on Mazda's, Honda's, Ford's, drove a ProStreet Chevy, and love Dodges. (Doesn't get any better than that.) ;)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Wayne
GenIII
3/21/2001
06:54:46
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Bob,
I'm jealous. I pick on all brands of cars too. Don't you like me? :-(
All the stinking manufacturers are making money off of us "enthusiasts" and we argue with each other on which brand is best. How dumb. That's my .02 worth. Now I'll just climb off of my soap box and go back to work.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.91 anti spin
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
3/21/2001
17:27:37
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Wayne.. you rub me like I used to rub old Bernd.It's pay back for me.HeHeHe All kidding aside,taking about different brands,I'm working on the new Jeep Liberty's {2003}at the new state of the art plant in Toledo Oh.one net 4x4 with the new 37L. engine.Man they are working my ass off,forced us in the garage, to work 12 hours a day 6 days a week and the launch is not till April 2.Sundays are not mandatory, but they would like us to work it.They can force us to work it for ONE YEAR.So I not going to have much time to mess with you all.HeHe But the good news is,I might buy another MUSTANG MUSTANG MUSTANG MUSTANG MUSTANG..did cry baby black318 here me.
Bob
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00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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Wayne
GenIII
3/21/2001
17:55:19
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Bob,
Good one. You got a cackle out of me. Seriously, I like picking at folks but I don't want to rub anybody wrong.
I saw a picture of the new Libertys (ies?). They look pretty neat. Might let you build me one for me one day.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.91 anti spin
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
3/21/2001
19:31:30
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Wayne..cool,let me know what the vin# is and I'll try to get it to audit.
I was told buy our teacher to day,[we have to take 80 hrs of class on the elect,power tran]that if you over TQ the intake on the 1992 up, 318 and 360 you can split the the black in two!Ever heard that before?He is a master certified Chrysler grease monkey.
Zoom Zoom
Driven my HotRod Lincoln
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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Wayne
GenIII
3/22/2001
07:27:41
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Bob,
Now that is some information that most of the people in this forum needs to know. Thanks.
I know I'm crazy. It keeps me from going insane.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.91 anti spin
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Wayne
GenIII
3/22/2001
07:28:02
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Bob,
Now that is some information that most of the people in this forum needs to know. Thanks.
I know I'm crazy. It keeps me from going insane.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.91 anti spin
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