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low99dakota
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3/30/2001
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I have a 1999 3.9 with 27,000 miles. I am looking to upgrade performance, but I don't have a ton of money to spend all at once. My question is what should I start with, and what is the order that I should do the upgrades? As of now, I have done nothing to the engine. I was thinking that I should do the MSD 6-A Ignition as well as new plugs and wires to start, but I would like some comments on as what I should do. Thanks for all replies!
Peace,
99dak
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low99dakota
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3/31/2001
17:49:27
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anyone??
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Joel
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3/31/2001
18:05:46
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from what i understand the msd 6a won't give you a lot of horsepower, although it will improve your performance...you could go with a pcm or start out with a k&n filter, headers, cat-back system etc, etc...you have so many options
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bill k
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3/31/2001
18:23:11
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i picked up a tb from a doge ram ,cost 50 bucks in a scrap yard; it was a1995 model 318; bolted on to my 96 3.9 with no trouble,k&n filter,2.5 inch glass pack muffler,this has ghanged my 4x4 great for the price,
easy rider on 31,s
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CanDak
Gen III
3/31/2001
18:28:32
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Start out by doing a minor tune up, cap,rotor and spark plugs (Autolite 3923). Next a catback exhaust system (single outlet),a drop in K&N filter will help, but a K&N Gen II set up is alot better and then a high flow throttle body. As far as the MSD goes, wait until these mods. are in place. If you need plug wires get a set of Mopar Performance 7.5s', good product and not to expensive or if you want better, MSD 8.5s' will do the trick.
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RonW
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3/31/2001
18:33:49
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The first two items I would do is intake and cat back exhaust. There is no performance PCM for your engine so your option there would be a Jet II chip. After that one of the new billet TB's from http://www.flometrics.com would be perfect. Then somewhere in the middle of all that you can do the MSD 6A, the Super Conductor 8.5 mm wires, the Blaster SS coil and the universal harness. When you do this mod you should go ahead and change your plugs to Autolite 3923 coppers plus a new cap and rotor with brass contacts. There, that should keep you busy for awhile.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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Bernd
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3/31/2001
19:23:49
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If you have any questions on what works on the 3.9L engines, let me know.
http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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low99dakota
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3/31/2001
20:57:42
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Thanks for all the replies guys. From what I gather, the tuneup would be my best bet to start off. Bernd, I went to your website! Damn, nice job. Sincew it seems like you have tested a lot of different things do you know which cat back would be best? I want a single outlet side exit, and I kind of like the looks of it exiting BEFORE the rear tire. Unsure if this is legal or not even. Am I correct in that the mods should come in this order?:
Minor tuneup as stated above
Gen2 Air Intake
Throttle Body
Cat back exhaust
Sorry for all the ?'s, just lookin to wake up my engine. Great site here!!
Peace,
99dak
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Bernd
GenIII
3/31/2001
21:31:30
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The mods listed work very well in that combination (and order).
As for the cat-back, a single exit system will make slightly more power. A single exit (either before or after the rear axle) is a good match for the V6. If you want a dual-exit (for that "Muscle truck" look), go with no more than a 2.25" on the exit pipes (from the muffler). The factory system is a 2.5" from the cat on back.
Intake and cat-back are legal (check with your local laws though). As for the throttle body, I don't know of anyone with a CARB approved TB.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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RonW
Gen III
3/31/2001
21:57:25
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Bernd IS the king of the V6's. Long live the king!!
Ron
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low99dakota
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4/01/2001
10:54:28
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Bernd or anybody else for that matter, do you usually deal with online stores to buy your stuff, or do you deal locally? For right now I am looking at buying the tuneup stuff (cap,rotor and spark plugs (Autolite 3923)). Any suggestions on what brand for the cap and rotor, and where to buy online? Also, when replacing the plugs, should I go ahead and replace the wires too, and if so which one's? Thanks again guys/gals.
Peace,
99dak
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Bernd
GenIII
4/01/2001
11:05:32
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I normally buy my tune-up parts from a local store (PepBoys, Napa, or Autozone). Most of the other "Hot Rod" parts are through either online or group buys.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Eric
Dodge Dakota
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9/08/2007
21:31:31
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I Have a 2000 dodge dakota sport 5 speed 4X4 extended cab with the 3.9L and I just ordered the GIbson swept side cat back system i was wondering if that was a good system to go with. also put K&N drop in filter.
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better idea
Dodge Dakota
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9/08/2007
23:05:08
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...actually two of them.
1) why wouldn't you ask BEFORE you bought the parts?
2) since you already purchased them, why don't YOU tell US if they are good parts to go with?
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Even Better
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2007
19:29:32
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STFU!
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