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woodstock
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5/14/2001
00:26:24
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Please tell me I wasn't hearing things. I was watching speed vision, when they had a blurb with a Mopar Rep telling about a Mopar setup to allow a bolt in easy do it hemi conversion of the Dakota.
He said the Dakota was picked because of the solid frame and good looks.
They showed a frame assembly which included Hemi crate motor 500 cu 620 HP, heavy duty trans and locker rear axle with beefy springs.
Anyone else hear about this?
Where and when can I start?
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phat dak
Gen III
5/14/2001
01:07:02
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hot rod mag did a hemi dakota with the 526 crate hemi which was converted to fuel injuction. i heard on the power tour it lost oil pressure and it had to be towed. good luck on the coversion the engine alone costs $12000
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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Patrick
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5/15/2001
22:10:45
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You heard right, it is a crate setup from Mopar Performance, and it $5000.00, you give them all the info on your Dak no older than 5 years and it is a direct bolt in in your garage with simple tools and you have a street/strip rippin hemi. They send you the complete kit from spings to engine and you wrench away. Speed Vision
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kota on 20s
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5/16/2001
02:57:17
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are you sure on the price? if it is the 528 heim the cheepest ive found it for is $12000. any other info on this other than speedvision?
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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mar
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5/16/2001
22:20:13
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I think you got the price wrong also because thats just to good to be true. But still just to have a hemi option avalible as a bolt on in a dakota is pretty cool of MOPAR. Thats what makes them "DIFFRENT"
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Russ
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5/16/2001
22:54:00
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You bet!!! $5000.00 for a 620hp hemi in your dak would sure throw a (twin)screw into supercharger sales!!
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BigG
Gen III
5/18/2001
10:49:25
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Anyone know if this kit would work on an 01 3.9 ???
Wishfull Thinking
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'01, 3.9, 2wd, Auto, CC, SLT Plus, Sport Suspension
Long Island, New York
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Dan Ingler
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5/19/2001
09:32:43
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I caught part of the story about the Hemi Dak. $5000 is correct. Anyone know where to find more info about it?
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Horbedarn
Gen I
5/23/2001
00:45:08
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I emailed Speed Vision and they said the episode will start again on 5/25@8:30AM ET. "Dream Car Garage" That is if the guy knew what I was talking about. We will see.
2000, CC, SLT, 4x4, 4.7, 3.55, Auto
Exhaust, Air Intake, TBI Spacer
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
02:07:55
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$5000 might be for the kit, and the engine is another $12000. thats what i think. $5000 seems WAY too cheap
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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Dan Ingler
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
09:22:06
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I agree but doesn't 5 grand for the conversion kit seem way too high. It might be just the hemi heads to fit your 318 or 360. That sounds reasonable.
Dan
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cbsdakota
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
12:04:51
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Maybe it's the mounts and 727! That would be alright!
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
15:49:25
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The 528cid Hemi crate engine (http://www.mopar.com/m_perf_parts_product_part.jsp?categoryID=16369&itemID=824) can be ordered through any Dodge dealer with a parts dept -- just give them the part number. I'm not sure of its price, but the 426 Hemi costs $2145, the 380HP 360 Magnum a little better than $8000, and the aluminum Viper V10 rings in at $15K.
The problem I have is the 90 day warranty I'd be trading in exchange for 3 years!
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
18:10:48
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No way a crate 426 HEMI only costs $2145. It's more like $10,000 for a all iron version much more for the lightweight ones. The 380 HP magnum 360 also does not cost anywhere near $8000, more like under $4000. I'm not sure where you all are getting prices just look at some of the ads in Mopar Muscle or High Performance Mopar.
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Terry Brenan
Dodge Dakota
5/23/2001
19:33:25
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At the Springnationals in Pomona the Mopar tent had performance reps on hand, they stated that an in house rumor was that the Hemi would show up in a special order Dakota R/T late 2001 or early 2002 ---extreemly low production, have checked with my local dealer- Vancouver British Columbia and they deny any knowledge, even after asking the zone rep.
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Sammy
Dodge Dakota
5/24/2001
01:31:39
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rectum
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
5/24/2001
08:38:25
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Michael Davies Dodge in Ottawa - gave them the part numbers straight off of Mopar's site, he entered them in the 'Dodge Computer', and that's where the numbers come from. I thought it was ironic that this discussion came up the day after I had inquired about the prices. I'd seen the 'Hot Rod Hemi Dakota' on the Power Tour a while ago, and have been pondering ever since. When they told me the numbers, I thought they were wacked, too; but hey, computers never screw up! ;)
BTW, '03 Dakota RT will have a 5.7L Hemi.
www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b021501.htm
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
5/24/2001
19:45:29
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Those Hemi prices may be for the bare block only, no heads, or internals, then the price may be about right. I don't know why the 380 HP crate 360 would come up that high, maybe that's how high retail actually is on it. The viper price seems right on. Plus those prices I assume are in CDN dollars which would be lower in US.
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
5/25/2001
09:31:50
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quote from Mopar.com:
P5249667 - 426 Hemi Crate Motor
"...Features include a cast iron block with cross bolted mains, cast iron heads, a 278° .495"/.480" lift hydraulic cam, forged pistons (9:1 compression ratio), a 4 bbl dual plane M1® intake manifold, 3.75" stroke forged crankshaft, 4.25" bore and double roller timing chain and sprockets. Stainless steel valves are 2.25" intake and 1.94" exhaust and include heavy duty single valve springs and umbrella valve seals. Chrome valve covers and a chrome front cover dress up this impressive new Hemi Crate Motor. And you even get Mopar Performance Parts' precise electronic distributor for maximum performance."
Give a Canadian Dodge dealer that part number, and he'll tell you $2145 CDN.
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
5/25/2001
09:37:38
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The 528cid Hemi crate engine (http://www.mopar.com/m_perf_parts_product_part.jsp?categoryID=16369&itemID=824) can be ordered through any Dodge dealer with a parts dept -- just give them the part number. I'm not sure of its price, but the 426 Hemi costs $2145, the 380HP 360 Magnum a little better than $8000, and the aluminum Viper V10 rings in at $15K.
The problem I have is the 90 day warranty I'd be trading in exchange for 3 years!
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
5/25/2001
09:45:32
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Apology:
I just reconfirmed with another Dodge dealer here in Ottawa, and Hersbird is absolutely right. The software only allows four digits for the dollars, and thus the other dealer didn't see the leading '2'.
426 Hemi crate: $22,145.00 CDN.
Wow.
528 Hemi crate: $28,575.00 CDN.
Sorry, Hersbird.
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
5/25/2001
22:56:33
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No problem, at least you saved me the trip down to Dodge to order one! I have a air grabber hood in the garage for a 71 Hemi Roadrunner, for $2000 I would have picked up the Hemi to go under it. Then who knows, maybe someday I'd find the rest of the car!
Speaking of that hood I'll need to see if it could be modified to bolt onto a Dakota hood. It basically is a fiberglass peice that bolts on to the steel Satillite hood of 1971. It needs to be a basically flat and pretty long hood for it to fit without some trimming. It almost would have gone on my Grand Cherokee but I would have had to cut off about 4" on the back of the scoop's base. I bet the Dakota hood is at least 4 longer and then it may go on without cutting it. IMO the airgrabber hoods of 70 and 71 are cooler then the shaker style. It would also be pretty unique.
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Roger
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
08:51:50
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I saw the rerun this week and they said the kit would be $15,000. Does anybody have a part number for the kit?
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Big Ben
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
00:36:46
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Wait one sec.... those prices are way too high. YOU guys need to open up a MOPAR Actiion Mag. Go to an ad from Koller Dodge. YOU can find engines for alot cheeper. Now these are prices in the U.S, but iam guess prices must be much higher in Canada.
2.0 L. 160H.P $2999
360 C.I 300 H.P $2999
360 C.I 380 H.P $3599
500 C.I 505 H.P $5750
500 C.I 575 H.P $6750
426 C.I 465 H.P $9999
472 C.I 525 H.P $10999
528 C.I 610 H.P $12999
Viper V10 $12999
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BigBen
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
11:13:06
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Please tell me that mopar is making this thing happen for about $10,000. If so, sing me up and give me a part number, there will be a HEMI in my Dakota tomarrow if this is true!!!!
98 Dodge Dakota
Flowmaster 40
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R/T rims w/ 255/60/17 BFG Comp T/A
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jASON
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
11:58:09
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This is an excerpt from www.car-truck.com, if you are interested.
After last week's column on the new 5.7 liter HEMI that will be used in the 2003 I received several letters from readers wondering if the new engine will be used in the Dakota and Durango. The good news is that the next generation Dakota, codenamed NB, will in-fact be available with the new engine when the truck makes its debut in either model year 2004 or 2005.
The new 3.7 liter V6 and the 4.7 liter V8 will be the primary engines for the next Dakota. The 5.7 will only be available in limited quantities with the Dakota R/T bing the primary recipient. The NB won't be the only truck getting the HEMI.
The next generation Durango, codenamed HB, will also be getting the hot new engine. The HB is definitely scheduled for launch in model year 2004. The good news is that the HEMI will have wider availability in the Durango.
As previously reported, both of these new trucks will feature styling based on the popular Power Wagon concept or more accurately on the 2001 Power Box concept unveiled this past January at the LA Auto Show.
Both vehicles will have longer wheelbases (approximately 10 inches) but will retain the same basic outside dimensions as the current model. Interior space will be increased on both. The next Durango will have 24 percent more interior space than the current model and Durango and will be capable of seating eight. Backseats will fold flush into the rear cargo floor for increased space. With the rear seats folded flat, the overall cargo length will be seven feet, which one foot more than in current Durango.
go here :
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b061901.htm
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alshadow
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
20:57:19
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Someone is reporting on DML that the piece on Speed Vision last week was a rerun of a prototype program that never got off ground. Could not figure how to get Dak. body back on frame. Very disappointed.
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Demon-Xanth
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
23:43:21
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"Could not figure how to get Dak. body back on frame"
C'mon! All it takes is a little TLC (and a big ass hammer)
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alshadow
Dodge Dakota
11/13/2001
15:58:35
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I agree. It sounds like a very lame excuse to me.
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Hemi-Pablo
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
20:22:09
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This might be a way of polling to see what the market would be for this performance kit. Dodge advertised the Dakota 4dr on TV a year before ever manufacturing them. So I would suggest that everyone interested and all their friends call, write, and email Dodge and ask them about the program.
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bigdaddy
Dodge Dakota
11/25/2001
20:12:54
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Does anyone know where I can find the conversion kit for the Hemi? Also, does the kit include the engine and does it fit ANY of the Hemi's??
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GEORG
Dodge Dakota
11/28/2001
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87 3.9 HOLLEY CARB. -JUNK- 13 MPG.........
LOOKING FOR A SITE TO GET A TBI CONVERSION
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Big Ben
Dodge Dakota
11/28/2001
16:47:48
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OK so they say they cant get the body back on?!? Ok so how did Hot Rod Magazine get the 528 Hemi to fit in there project Dakota Quad Cab? LOOK at the May 2000 on Page 123. Can't put the body back on my A$$! Lets take this to MOPAR and tell them to give us a converson kit to the 528 HEMI. And who knows how to get in touch with Dodge and Mopar?
98 Dodge Dakota
Flowmaster 40
Airade intake
255/60/BFG's w/ R/T rims
She is really sweet.
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alex
Dodge Dakota
11/28/2001
17:28:51
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Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides, Inc. got the body to fit back on that particular Dakota. He also charged Hot Rod about $150,000 to build that truck complete. It didn't exactly fall into the engine bay on the first try. And almost everything under the hood (except the motor itself) was a custom one-off that Troy fabricated in his custom rod shop. Dodge will sell you a kit, but you could probably just buy a freakin' original Hemi Cuda for that kind of money......
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