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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2002
12:04:49
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Sorry to beat this issue to death, but is the Mopar PCM worth the $300 plus the 92 octane gas for the rest of my life?
I have a 98 5.2L with Edelbrock headers, Flowmaster catback, K&N Filtercharger with 180 degree thermostat.
I think this motor is still sleepy, would this PCM really wake it up?
Thanks alot guys.
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jASON
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2002
21:44:30
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I have a 97 5.2 auto and I actually paid 256.00 total for mine....but I cannot say where, and it was worth all 256.00. As for running 92 octane.....that lasted a couple of months. I now have the stock PCM back in and I have come to the conclusion that 87 octane will do just fine. Not only did I pay more for premium fuel, but my MPG dropped considerably, causing me to fill up more. I still have the MP PCM in the garage, and I will not sell it unless I sell the truck, but I do not see anytime in the near future that I will put it back on.
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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2002
18:15:31
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That's just what I was thinking also. I figure I'd be better off spending it on a good Comp Cam for equivalent money, maybe some more power and still use the cheap 87 octane. Thanks for the honest input.
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routesixtysixer
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2002
10:07:54
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Thrush... did you install just the Edelbrock headers or the headers and y-pipe? Summit has their "tubular exhaust system" for $349 (409 stainless headers, y-pipe, install kit). I was thinking about this, but wonder if it would be worth the money and work to install. I have the Mopar Performance Controller, K&N, and DynoMax Cat-back and was thinking about installing headers, y-pipe and new cat to complete the exhaust system....
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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2002
10:24:46
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I have the TES with Y-pipe. For an extra $50, I think it's worth it, when you compare the Edelbrock Y-pipe with the stock (it's like comparing a cigar and a cigarette). Route66er, how do you like that PCM? How about the added cost of operation, is it worth it? I was either going to go with the PCM or a Fastman 50mm Throttle Body and was wondering which one.
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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2002
10:56:45
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Yes, I figured it would be worth it for $50. The exhaust sounds really good now and the powerband has moved up a bit. I have a heavy Durango, so this kind of hurts me. I was debating whether or not I should go with a 50mm TB or the PCM. Any ideas? The only thing I don't like about the PCM is that it requires me to run expensive gas and then the MPG decreases as well. What to do?
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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2002
10:56:48
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Yes, I figured it would be worth it for $50. The exhaust sounds really good now and the powerband has moved up a bit. I have a heavy Durango, so this kind of hurts me. I was debating whether or not I should go with a 50mm TB or the PCM. Any ideas? The only thing I don't like about the PCM is that it requires me to run expensive gas and then the MPG decreases as well. What to do?
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Thrush
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2002
16:02:53
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Sorry about the multiple postings, something was messed up at my end...
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