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dmn dak
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2/08/2002
00:22:54

Subject: please list all free h.p. mods
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like port and polish throttle body..rmoving air baffles..etc. etc.....



dmndak
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2/08/2002
00:35:04

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ok i think this would be good..remove the snorkle thing {6hp}..then rubber flap..homedepot has a hotwater heater vent tubing.. its a 5inch adjustable elbo 5 or 6$$..connect to airbox were the snorkle thing was and twist until it lines up with opening..should be a ram air simulation..i figure it will turn the 6hp into at least 10hp maybe more with a k&n drop in..when i do it i will post pics..anybody else have good cheap ideas like this....???



Todd Bouton
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2/08/2002
08:41:42

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Yea,

on the 4.7, take off the air hat, use a fernco 90, and about 7" of PVC both 3" ID, and a 3" fernco connector for the pvc to the stock air box.

take off the elbow, and flap as stated.

with the K&N drop in, about $50 total.

Also, a 180 thermostat, and the old AIT adjuster!



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2/08/2002
08:41:50

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Yea,

on the 4.7, take off the air hat, use a fernco 90, and about 7" of PVC both 3" ID, and a 3" fernco connector for the pvc to the stock air box.

take off the elbow, and flap as stated.

with the K&N drop in, about $50 total.

Also, a 180 thermostat, and the old AIT adjuster!



BB2DAK
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2/08/2002
08:54:24

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I've done something very similar to my Dakota.
See the pictures below.
http://members.aol.com/bsbets/truck/intake3.jpg
http://members.aol.com/bsbets/truck/intake4.jpg
http://members.aol.com/bsbets/truck/intake5.jpg

2001 Quad Cab SLT+ 4.7L, 5-Spd, 3.55 Lsd
ARE Cap, ArmaCoat Bed-liner, Pilot PILPL119X Fog Lights
Autolite 3923's, IAT Adjuster, K&N Drop-in w/modified intake
http://members.aol.com/bsbets/truck/intake4.jpg
https://www.dodgedakota.net/albums/viewer/101.htm




bernd
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2/08/2002
10:15:23

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Relocate the IAT sensor into the intake manifold and adjust TPS to .7v.

1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph

MikeD
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2/08/2002
10:20:31

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Bernd, don't you mean relocate from the manifold to the intake tube?

And if we don't have a voltage meter can we go ahead and drill out the brass inserts on the TPS sensor?



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2/08/2002
11:00:59

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You can drop the entire exhaust system behind the cat, that frees up power, is not that loud as the many cats act as mufflers, and drops a good chunk of weight. Weight loss is the same thing as free HP as well. I'd lose the spair and tailgate come off real easy. The rear bumper is not very hard to remove, only run 1/8 to 1/4 of a tank of gas. If you were just making a couple of passes in clean air you could remove the air filter entirely. Pump up the air pressure in your front tires, but on most factory radials you don't want to lower the rears to much as it ruins the contact patch. let the motor cool off good between runs, or even put ice bags on the intake manifold and feul rails between runs. You can remove the clutch fan on the years with both electric and engine driven fans. A short belt is often possible (not quite free but under $10) so you can bypass everything but the water pump and alternator. That and the other things mentioned will do more then you might imagine for a good 1/4 mile run.



Duner
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2/08/2002
11:31:58

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On the 5.2, and 5.9 (maybe the 3.9s also?) engines you can replace the factory airhat hold down bracket/bolt arrangement with a "J" bolt made from some 1/4-20 allthread and a nut. You'd be surprised at how something that small can change the airflow into the TB.

On the 4.7 engine if you remove the throttle body from the intake manifold, you will find a flat chunk of plastic flashing that hangs down into the opening at the top of the manifold. Cut that flashing back smooth with the top edge of the manifold. Just make sure you don't lose any of the plastic to the inside of the manifold.



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