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conig
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6/19/2002
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subject pretty much sums it up, would it be worth it for traction on my one-wheel drive 3.55gears, I saw it sujested some were as a good mod
2000 4.7L CC intake full exhaust pcm.
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Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2002
16:23:13
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NO
spend the money on traction bars or put some sand bags back there.
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conig
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6/19/2002
16:27:02
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I have traction bars, I just figured it would be better to move weight around than to add it.
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Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2002
16:30:52
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Yeah but do you really think the weight of a single battery will make that much of a difference. Just by having 3 extra gallons of gas would be the same as having the weight of the battery in the bed.
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Big Blue QC
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6/19/2002
17:04:50
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you must be a serious bracket racer if you are considering moving the battery. If not, don't waste your time, IMO.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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FazDak
GenII
6/19/2002
17:05:43
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Any weight you have to have that can be moved from front to back will help you in the drags.
Even if your batt is only 30 or so pounds you are still taking 30 off the front end (so it can raise faster) and placing it in the rear (to help the tires bite better).
Keep in mind this stuff is all really for hard core racers that dont haul a whole lot but all of those little mods do add up to better track times but with sacrifice.
Scott
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2002
17:07:34
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not a serious bracket racer at all. lol was just kinda curious how it would work and I could have the space under the hood.
To remove weight I should probable start with removing the 2 12's and heavy box from my back seet.
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alex
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6/19/2002
17:09:17
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Bear in mind that if you relocate the battery to the bed, any track safety inspection will then require you to have a manual kill switch mounted on the exterior of the car. As in drill a hole in the bumper or roll pan,etc. Ever seen the red circular ON/OFF switch on a true race car? That's what the NHRA is gonna require for you to have the battery in the bed. It'll be good for your launch, and moving wieght to the rear is a great approach, but the wiring is a pain in the p-tootie.
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Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2002
17:09:34
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Get the blowtorch out and starting cutting!
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mannyzamora
GenII
6/20/2002
01:00:09
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first,if you have a group 7 batt in your dak that sucker wheighs about 60lbs. So if you put 60lbs in your bed. I personally think it will help. I have a 94sc and yes my batt is in my bed. When you can shift wheight to the back of a vehicle that has more then 60% of its wheight in the front, yes it will help..
manuel i zamora
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Bernd
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6/20/2002
01:16:57
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Alex,
That's not true. It depends on the class and bracket you're running in.
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mannyzamora
GenII
6/20/2002
01:35:17
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braket racing? dude I am not a striaght liner. In my case (roadracing) yes it does and it did help.
manuel i zamora
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2002
13:47:38
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I might try it it seems like a good way to pick up some traction- plus it's eather a battery locate or a t.v.
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2002
18:22:46
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or cams. lol
need to decide what I want.
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handi2
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6/20/2002
22:54:08
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Not worth the cost or trouble.
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Magnum Opus
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2002
02:27:32
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I did it in my 98 RC for a cheap/fun project. The batt is in a lockable toolbox in the bed. I had it painted when they did my front bumper. It's something a little different. Here's a pic.
http://www.execulink.com/~enolagay/DESPR8.jpg
The weight bias in my truck is like 59.5% over the front wheels. Forgot to weigh before I did the mod. It was pretty easy and it made a slight difference in my times at the strip. It may not make a huge impact but it definately won't make you slower and it won't hurt your handling.
Middy.
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conig
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6/21/2002
14:30:46
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Magnum opus thats exactly how I was going to do mine when you say slight difference what do you mean. 1tenth 2 tenths or just increased drivability.
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