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al
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2/19/2003
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I have a 95 with the 318.I would like to get more hp out of it. I have dual exhaust and a K&N I'm not rich so what's next?
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Kowalski
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2/19/2003
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A lower ratio rear gear (higher numerical) may give you the biggest seat of the pants increase for the money. You could through a lot of cash on small increases for a 318, might be better to save up and trade up to a bigger motor.
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big D in FL
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1/06/2004
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Don't waste your money on a bigger motor you can get just as much from the 5.2 and the smaller block will last longer. You have a good start I would invest in headers, platium 4 plugs, and ignition.or an econocam.
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01Motorsport
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1/06/2004
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Mopar Performance computer; 25 hp for about $200 after core rebate.
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janesy
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1/06/2004
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a good start would be a computer from mopar, and some exhaust manifolds from a 92/93 dak(cheap but worth 10 horse), with some 3923 plugs. then if you get pinging, throw in a 180 tstat
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gen1dak
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1/07/2004
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Al, the MP computer is a good thing, but you will have to run premium fuel due to the steeper ignition curve, and without a cam improvement, you're not gonna make use of much of the increased capabilities. You'll feel a difference, just not as much as if you had more mods to take advantage of it.
I agree with headers. They help, no doubt about it., and you don't need the hi-po computer to use them.
Also as stated, the 180 degree thermostat will help, and not just with pinging.
Lo-buck hp helpers: Have you removed the air deflector in the air inlet behind the grille on the passenger side? Might want to pull the grille for this one. Makes grille breakage less likely.
RC Performance Engineering offers an airflow director that drops into place over the throttle body (313-499-0923). 5-8hp.
To avoid going deep into the engine, add 1.7:1 roller rockers, MP valvesprings and MP pushrods. Personally, I'd go with a better cam.
Bad things about this, the more you do, the more you wanna do.
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Nate
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1/11/2004
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Janesy,
what is the difference between 92-93 exhaust manifolds compared to later models?
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Wadak
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1/11/2004
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The 92 and 93 exhaust manifolds, have are larger than the 1995 exhaust manifolds. The flow of the bigger manifolds almost equal the flow of a set of headers at considerably lower cost.
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Nate
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1/12/2004
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I have a 94, could I also benifit from installing the older manifolds?
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shinnysideup
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1/12/2004
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Yes, you will need the Y pipe reworked though. The outlets are 2 1/8" vs. 1 7/8"
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Jim
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Chrylser products were not desinged to run on Bosch Plugs I did the same and it had a terrible idle, didn't run as good. I would recommend Autolite or Champion plugs.
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Nate
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1/13/2004
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Mopar performance also makes a cat back exhaust kit for our trucks.
1992-96 5.2L - all except standard cab 4WD short bed
MOPP5249454 $318.53
1992-95 3.9L - all
MOPP4876274 $279.00
looke here:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/chucker54/dakota199799.html
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Jasoncluter
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1/14/2004
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I have a vortech s/c kit that will fit your truck, will let it go for 1500. In perfect working condition just took it off of my truck. jasonclutter@hotmail.com
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Spike
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Please keep thwroing these posts up they help tons.
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