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Mnkybrs
GenIII
 
5/30/2003
18:45:17
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Time to replace the one I have now on my 98 3.9. Anyone got any suggestions on a top quality replacement?
98 Dakota Sport C/C V6
Deep Amethist
Clear corners
Home Brew Intake Custom Made Grille
3923's DynoMax 17748
ASA TRS Wheels on 235/55R16 Kumho Tires
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lelandgrant
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2003
20:50:46
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what the dealers sell is crapola-- I use my dak for 5 hours per day at low speeds almost always between 1000 to 2000 rpm with the OD turned off-- and at 75k miles I am on the third water pump/fan clutch setup- the accessorie drive belt tensioner is also a POS -- together with the 4th set of lower ball joints and the now 2nd set of complete new upper control arms/ball joints and on and on-- get after mkt only -- mine is a 98 v6
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stealwings582
GenIII
6/01/2003
18:08:31
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Mines a 98 V-6 and I've never owned a better truck. Yeah, a little more power would be nice but I haven't had near the problems you've had lelandgrant. Flowcooler makes a nice pump. They're around.
Wouldn't want any other!
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SXT4ME
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2003
21:19:49
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Why take a chance with an aftermarket one? The factory one lasted 5 years. I think that is pretty good don't you?
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stealwings582
GenIII
6/02/2003
10:32:39
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Who the heck ever said a dealer part lasts any longer than aftermarket.
Wouldn't want any other!
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SXT4ME
Dodge Dakota
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6/02/2003
16:43:52
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If you knew how to read you would understand that I did not say that factory parts last longer than aftermarket parts. It is quite possible that they do. It is also possible that it will not. The factory pump lasted 5 years. If another factory pump lasts 5 more years the truck will probably be gone then anyways. I bought a Milodon and the frigen thing was made in China. My Mustang ran hotter with the Milodon than the Ford one I was replacing. I bought another Motorsport pump and it ran cooler. In my 24 years of modifying cars I have found that factory parts are usually best for maintenance type things alternators,radiators,waterpumps and so forth. They are designed for the vehicle and always fit properly.
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Lesley
GenIII
6/02/2003
17:20:02
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Flowkoolers are supposed to be excellent.
They also cost around $130 US :(
I ended up getting a brand new Airtex pump off
ebay for $40, it was highly recommended as a
really durable pump. I sold the stock one off
my 360 with only 60,000 miles on it, in good
shape on ebay and only got $15 for it.
97 3.9 CC Sport. JBA stainless headers, Borla Turbo XL stainless muffler & tip, 17 x10 Boyd Coddington Smoothies, FMS injectors, V8 TB, Quick D intake,
Not installed: 5.9 litre 360, posi & 3.92s, M1 2bbl , 52mm billet TB, ceramic JBAs. , KRC cam, mopar perf valve covers & air cleaner
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