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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / February 200797 Dodge info needed.
I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from the engine .I know a upgrade in the exhaust and intake air would be a good place to start but if any one has any suggestions where to go after that I would value your info. Also I would like to know if these trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank you. You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with nitroglycerine and slam the liftgate. I find myself wondering which is the more stupid, you for buying an underpowered (for your needs, apparently) vehicle, or me for wanting to ask you "what the heck were you thinking?" for not considering it could be underpowered for what you need it to do. You might look for a better computer chip, a some kind of supercharger ( there was one advertised in the group the other day), or a vehicle with the engine you really need in it.  SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine > and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank > you. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to do > 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > there was one advertised in the group the other day), or a vehicle with the > engine you really need in it. So the Cummins owners can't be too bright either. They're always looking for more, they should have bought 5-ton trucks. don't tempt some of us...we just might do it. Signature---------------------------- -Chris 05 CTD 06 Liberty CRD Real Trucks don't NEED spark plugs. >> You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to >> do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > So the Cummins owners can't be too bright either. They're always looking > for more, they should have bought 5-ton trucks. >> You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to >> do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > So the Cummins owners can't be too bright either. They're always looking > for more, they should have bought 5-ton trucks. Why? I can get a hell of a lot more out of mine. Do you have any idea how detuned these engines are? Apparently not. Roy >>> You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to >>> do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Why? I can get a hell of a lot more out of mine. Do you have any idea how > detuned these engines are? Apparently not. I just reread my previous post, it was a lot harsher than intended, sorry. These Cummins have gobs of room for horsepower increases. I believe with the smarty program you can pick up in the area of 60 additional horsepower. Roy >>>>You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to >>>>do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > These Cummins have gobs of room for horsepower increases. I believe with the > smarty program you can pick up in the area of 60 additional horsepower. I'm not bashing Cummins. But Leon just bought a Dodge and asked a couple nice questions and said Thank You, and then... I'm sure Budd is rereading his post too. (Sarcasm mode at warp factor 300) I'm sorry, I didn't know you were my nanny this week. Gosh, I'd sure like it if mum to let me know these things. Oh, dear, she can't. She passed away in 81. (Sarcasm reduced to impulse speed) Obviously you have not been in this group for very long or you would know there are an average of about 8 of these "I-bought-a-V-6-and-I-want it-to-run-like-a-Viper-or-a-Peterbuilt" posts per year, if not more. I'm sorry if you can't understand how it gets tiresome listening to these whiners about how they didn't use their God given brains to figure out that a V-6 isn't going to tow that 50 foot fifth wheel over (Colorado's Monarch Pass ( over 11,000 feet) or turn the quarter mile faster than a AA/FD, or get better gas mileage than a 50 cc Moped. Or worse; how they think a K$N airfilter with a Tornado device in the (carb / throttle body) and magnets on the fuel lines will cause all those things to magically happen. Now, killfile me and go bother someone else. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >>>>>You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it >>>>>to do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > nice questions and said Thank You, and then... > I'm sure Budd is rereading his post too. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > (Sarcasm mode at warp factor 300) > > I'm sorry, I didn't know you were my nanny this week. Gosh, I'd sure like > it if mum to let me know these things. Oh, dear, she can't. She passed > away in 81. I guess you are the new net nany. You'll decide what question get's asked? Sure some of them are repeated but so what? > (Sarcasm reduced to impulse speed) > > Obviously you have not been in this group for very long or you would know > there are an average of about 8 of these "I-bought-a-V-6-and-I-want > it-to-run-like-a-Viper-or-a-Peterbuilt" posts per year, if not more. I think you might have hit on why the question was asked. > I'm sorry if you can't understand how it gets tiresome listening to these > whiners about how they didn't use their God given brains to figure out > that a V-6 isn't going to tow that 50 foot fifth wheel over (Colorado's > Monarch Pass ( over 11,000 feet) or turn the quarter mile faster than a > AA/FD, or get better gas mileage than a 50 cc Moped. Kinda like listening to you when ya go on one of these rants<VBG> > Or worse; how they think a K$N airfilter with a Tornado device in the > (carb / throttle body) and magnets on the fuel lines will cause all those > things to magically happen. Agreed the above are a waste of money. > Now, killfile me and go bother someone else. Now there is some worthwhile advice. C'mon ya old fart, lighten up. Your making it too easy. <GBG> Roy >>>>>>You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it >>>>>>to do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> nice questions and said Thank You, and then... >> I'm sure Budd is rereading his post too. >> (Sarcasm mode at warp factor 300) >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I guess you are the new net nany. You'll decide what question get's asked? > Sure some of them are repeated but so what? So what's it to you? >> (Sarcasm reduced to impulse speed) >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I think you might have hit on why the question was asked. Agreed, but it's not rocket science that a V-6 isn't a K-W truck with a Cat engine either. If you want to answer the impossible question, go for it and leave me alone. >> I'm sorry if you can't understand how it gets tiresome listening to these >> whiners about how they didn't use their God given brains to figure out [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Kinda like listening to you when ya go on one of these rants<VBG> Or listening to you when you choose to become an absolute posterior. >> Or worse; how they think a K$N airfilter with a Tornado device in the >> (carb / throttle body) and magnets on the fuel lines will cause all those >> things to magically happen. > > Agreed the above are a waste of money. But your liberal associates don't agree. >> Now, killfile me and go bother someone else. >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Roy Aw, come on, Roy, mind your own business. You've made it very clear what you think of me, so go to your killfile and add me to it. >>>>>>>You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it >>>>>>>to do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>> nice questions and said Thank You, and then... >>> I'm sure Budd is rereading his post too. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Aw, come on, Roy, mind your own business. You've made it very clear what > you think of me, so go to your killfile and add me to it. Nah, I think I'll keep ya around to watch this phase. I hope you enjoy it, for it'll show what kind of person _you_ are. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> Aw, come on, Roy, mind your own business. You've made it very clear what >> you think of me, so go to your killfile and add me to it. > > Nah, I think I'll keep ya around to watch this phase. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >I hope you enjoy it, for it'll show what kind of person _you_ are. Budd at time you antics are funny. I do enjoy a chuckle no and then. When your antics aren't funny then I'll follow your advice. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". They're just bigoted liberalism. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >>I hope you enjoy it, for it'll show what kind of person _you_ are. > > Budd at time you antics are funny. I do enjoy a chuckle no and then. When > your antics aren't funny then I'll follow your advice. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". > >They're just bigoted liberalism. wow. thats all, just wow. >John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> Budd at time you antics are funny. I do enjoy a chuckle no and then. When >> your antics aren't funny then I'll follow your advice. >>Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". >> >>They're just bigoted liberalism. > > wow. thats all, just wow. Friggin weird huh? >>>Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". >>> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Friggin weird huh? that would be an understatement. >>>Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". >>> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Friggin weird huh? I think we need to increase his Aricept. beekeep > Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". > > They're just bigoted liberalism. How is finding your antic's at time's funny "bigoted liberalism"?? Oh, where do I begin . . . . you're a liberal. There, that says it all. Bye! SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> Unfortunately, I can't say the same for your "antics". >> >> They're just bigoted liberalism. > > How is finding your antic's at time's funny "bigoted liberalism"?? SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Oh, where do I begin . . . . > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >> How is finding your antic's at time's funny "bigoted liberalism"?? well.........wow one more time i guess. oh well. > Oh, where do I begin . . . . > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bye! Yup, that warrants another chuckle. > Obviously you have not been in this group for very long or you would know that you're a bitter and deteriorated old man... who couldn't climb into a truck any longer, so you got a car that lets you slide off the edge of your wheelchair and roll over onto the driver seat. Oh my, are you a unthinking liberal lackey that believes an insensitive, intolerant idiot's comments about me because I won't tolerate his liberal bigotries? BTW, FYI, I can get into that old D-150 of my son's easier than I can get into the Lebaron. But that doesn't change the fact that you're a self-appointed net-nanny. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> Obviously you have not been in this group for very long or you would know > > that you're a bitter and deteriorated old man... who couldn't climb into > a truck any longer, so you got a car that lets you slide off the edge of > your wheelchair and roll over onto the driver seat. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Oh my, are you a unthinking liberal lackey that believes an insensitive, > intolerant idiot's comments about me because I won't tolerate his liberal > bigotries? How bizzare, your off again. See, this called for a chuckle. And it proves more about you. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> Oh my, are you a unthinking liberal lackey that believes an insensitive, >> intolerant idiot's comments about me because I won't tolerate his liberal >> bigotries? > > How bizzare, your off again. See, this called for a chuckle. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Oh my, are you a unthinking liberal lackey that believes an insensitive, >intolerant idiot's comments about me because I won't tolerate his liberal >bigotries? And he doesn't like us because he claims we're intolerant. Go figure. beekeep >>Oh my, are you a unthinking liberal lackey that believes an insensitive, >>intolerant idiot's comments about me because I won't tolerate his liberal [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >beekeep lol. good point. > But that doesn't change the fact that you're a > self-appointed net-nanny. Who's the self-appointed net-nanny? Dakota V-6 questions are right on topic here. It's alt.autos.dodge.trucks, not whiner.budd.playpen Hey, nanny-wannabe, you're the one telling me what I can or cannot say. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> But that doesn't change the fact that you're a self-appointed net-nanny. > > Who's the self-appointed net-nanny? Dakota V-6 questions are right on > topic here. It's alt.autos.dodge.trucks, not whiner.budd.playpen SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Budd bawled: > Hey, nanny-wannabe, you're the one telling me what I can or cannot say. "there are an average of about 8 of these "I-bought-a-V-6-and-I-want it-to-run-like-a-Viper-or-a-Peterbuilt" posts per year, if not more." "I'm sorry if you can't understand how it gets tiresome listening to these" Oh poor Budd, why didn't Leon stop to think? Eight V6 posts per year, and you're just tired of it. Oh, poor Lamellae (gecko feet?) . . . .wants to be boss but no one jumps when he/she/it hollers "frog". And yes, it is tiring to see over and over the idiocy of people that want economy and towing capacity without buying a Cummins. So I have a problem with it. That the way it is. Mind your own business and you won't have time to mind mine. I have a better idea. Bye. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) > Budd bawled: >> Hey, nanny-wannabe, you're the one telling me what I can or cannot say. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Oh poor Budd, why didn't Leon stop to think? Eight V6 posts per year, and > you're just tired of it. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Oh, poor Lamellae (gecko feet?) . . . .wants to be boss but no one jumps > when he/she/it hollers "frog". Sounds like you just described your self. > And yes, it is tiring to see over and over the idiocy of people that want > economy and towing capacity without buying a Cummins. Kinda like putting up with your idiocy. > So I have a problem with it. That the way it is. Mind your own business > and you won't have time to mind mine. Actually you decided to start this BS so I figure you are getting pretty much what you deserve. Wait a sec, this is what you always do. > I have a better idea. Bye. Thanks for the chuckle. > > But that doesn't change the fact that you're a self-appointed > > net-nanny. > > Who's the self-appointed net-nanny? Dakota V-6 questions are right on > topic here. It's alt.autos.dodge.trucks, not whiner.budd.playpen You're a grown man so do what you want. Respectfully, I advise that you not bother trying to reason with Budd (Bible Nazi) about *anything*. The result is always the same: 1) He's the rode-hard victim doing god's will. 2) You are a liberal or an atheist or both. Also, I suggest no trying to reason with *anyone* about staying on topic. It's a foreign concept around here and will only result in you getting flamed by the self appointed owners of this ng. <brainwasher = on> alt.autos.dodge.trucks "autos" really means "anything" "dodge" really means "anything" "trucks" really means "anything" <brainwasher = off> OP: With 146,000 miles, you're asking for trouble if you mod it. Ask me how I know. :-) Craig C. SignatureFacts [fakts] -noun: The pesky things that get in the way of religious doctrine. >> > But that doesn't change the fact that you're a self-appointed >> > net-nanny. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > You're a grown man so do what you want. Respectfully, ROTFLMBO!!!!!!!! No, if you were respectful, you wouldn't have this attitude towards Christians. > I advise that > you not bother trying to reason with Budd (Bible Nazi) about > *anything*. The result is always the same: > > 1) He's the rode-hard victim doing god's will. No, I am just a believer doing God's Will. > 2) You are a liberal or an atheist or both. No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. Btw, I prefer to be called a "Jesus Freak". > Also, I suggest no trying to reason with *anyone* about staying on > topic. It's a foreign concept around here and will only result in you [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > <brainwasher = off> Of course, all the more "senior" participants in this group have known for years this was the case and only net-nannies get their dander up over it. > OP: > > With 146,000 miles, you're asking for trouble if you mod it. Ask me > how I know. Because you were dumb enough to try to hop-up a junk engine? You tried to give an engine burning a quart of oil every 3 miles 40 pounds of boost with quadruple superchargers? If his engine has been properly maintained, operated intelligently, then a good rebuild will set it right up for his performance increases. BTDT. My son's driving a 79 318 with mild mods and 400,000 miles on that I built and gets 25 mpg out of it in a D-150. If not, then he'll get your results. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. http://homepage.mac.com/mcraigchr/budd.htm Craig C. >> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. > > http://homepage.mac.com/mcraigchr/budd.htm Hmmm so ya want to drag me into it too? > Craig C. > >> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. > > > > http://homepage.mac.com/mcraigchr/budd.htm > > Hmmm so ya want to drag me into it too? Since you get such a chuckle from his posts, I figured you deserved some time in the spot light. No offense intended (to you). :-) Craig C. >> >> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. >> > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Since you get such a chuckle from his posts, I do, sick as it may be. >I figured you deserved > some time in the spot light. Everyone seems to get time in the spotlight here. Your's will be on it's way.<G> > No offense intended (to you). None taken. Roy > :-) > Craig C. >> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. > >http://homepage.mac.com/mcraigchr/budd.htm > >Craig C. thats funny. >>> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > thats funny. It was good, wasn't it. >>>> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. >>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >It was good, wasn't it. creative! as craig said no offense meant to you, it was just funny. >>>>> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > creative! as craig said no offense meant to you, it was just funny. Exactly! Most know I don't personalize this stuff. > > thats funny. >It was good, wasn't it. Do you think a C-clamp would actually shut him up? :-) Craig C. >> > thats funny. > >>It was good, wasn't it. > > Do you think a C-clamp would actually shut him up? Nah, a bullet to the head wouldn't quite him. > :-) > Craig C. >> No, like you, he's an idiot, but you add bigotry against Christians. > >http://homepage.mac.com/mcraigchr/budd.htm > >Craig C. That fits pretty good! Couldn't find a cartoon involving an inflate-a-date? beekeep > Couldn't find a cartoon involving an inflate-a-date? Well, no. Where would one find cartoons that contain such subject matter? On second thought, I don't want to know. :-) After looking at the cartoon I posted, perhaps I should have put your name instead of Roy's. That ole gal has a "bee"-hive hairdo. What better place for bee-keeping? Craig C. SignatureFacts [fakts] -noun: The pesky things that get in the way of religious doctrine. No-o-o-o-o. The Cummins is in a different class of engine altogether: it IS a truck engine and most of the "performance" items I've read about for it are just unleashing the power DC choked off. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) >> You get a 239 cubic inch V-6 in a 4000+ pound vehicle and you want it to >> do 0-60 in less than a heartbeat . . . easy, fill the back end with [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > So the Cummins owners can't be too bright either. They're always looking > for more, they should have bought 5-ton trucks. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine > and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank > you. You have a nine year old truck that has almost 150,000 miles on it. Treat it with respect and it will serve you well within its capabilities. Forget about getting big increases out of exhaust and air filters. I have a '97 Longbed with the 3.9 with 195,000 miles on it. It's not meant to be a go-fast. Ken >I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine >and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank >you. Add two more cylinders to the engine. beekeep I'm sorry some of the people here have to be so rude and immature and complain so much, rather than trying to help people. You will not be able to get much more power out of the engine without spending gobs of money (supercharger, hyperchip, etc.). Intake/exhaust mods would give a power increase, but it probably wouldn't even be noticeable. Also, if you're going to be towing decent sized things, you may want to upgrade the rear suspension with helper springs or air bags to eliminate "tail sag" which happens a lot in weighed down Dakotas. Being a Ram owner, I don't know of typical Dakota problems, but this site has some recalls that could give you a good idea of common problems: http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/67-int/1997/dodge/dakota/base/inde x.html > I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine > and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank > you. I'm sorry you're not educated enough to have read a little farther in the reply ( gotta love the un-education by liberal public school systems) and thereby read the advice I gave on possible performance enhancing products. You might see if a Christian school offers remedial reading courses in your area. SignatureBudd Cochran John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, 6:23 "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." (John Adams) > I'm sorry some of the people here have to be so rude and immature and > complain so much, rather than trying to help people. You will not be [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank >> you. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >I'm sorry you're not educated enough to have read a little farther in the >reply ( gotta love the un-education by liberal public school systems) and >thereby read the advice I gave on possible performance enhancing products. > >You might see if a Christian school offers remedial reading courses in your >area. Sorry but the problem with your reply is that nobody will bother to pay any attention to it as you have already proved yourself to be out of your mind with your previous rants. It's sort of like the little boy that cried wolf. beekeep > I'm sorry you're not educated enough to have read a little farther in the > reply ( gotta love the un-education by liberal public school systems) and > thereby read the advice I gave on possible performance enhancing products. > > You might see if a Christian school offers remedial reading courses in your > area. I enjoy how your broken-down a.s still can't spew anything useful. Still too poor/stupid to buy a proper vehicle to tow 15k across the rockies with? JS PS - I'd include a "your mom" joke but its not nice to pick on the retarded. >> I'm sorry you're not educated enough to have read a little farther in the >> reply ( gotta love the un-education by liberal public school systems) and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > I enjoy how your broken-down a.s still can't spew anything useful. And, exactly what did you supply that was useful to anyone except you and your ego? > Still too poor/stupid to buy a proper vehicle to tow 15k across the > rockies with? Still too bigoted and asinine to mind your own business, Suter? I mean, besides the fact the engine never missed a beat and only ran hot because of the transmission was in the wrong gear for the FIRST climb out of Denver, that little D-150 made an awful lot of "tow" rigs look pretty bad. It took a Cummins hauling a lighter load to pass me with any ease. > JS > > PS - I'd include a "your mom" joke but its not nice to pick on the > retarded. It's all right, you're enough of a joke for everyone. Bye! SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> I'm sorry you're not educated enough to have read a little farther in the >> reply ( gotta love the un-education by liberal public school systems) and [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >PS - I'd include a "your mom" joke but its not nice to pick on the retarded. Didn't you notice the truley christian attitude of the post? Budd could learn a lot from a little Amish girl. beekeep >I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine >and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank >you. I've got a '98, same engine transmission, little less mileage. Don't think any of the heavily advirtized HP enhancers will give you any noticeable change. As for common problems, my truck has been relatively trouble free. The CatCon is subject to core material dislocation, and you're already past the extended warranty mileage on that, I suspect it may have already been replaced. I had an early water pump failure, replaced under warranty. Also had a differential speed sensor failure and have had ongoing and irritating, but not truck out of service, intermittant problems with that. The brakes develop shudder early and often, many forums devoted to that topic, I suggest high quality pads and careful wheel lug torquing. I'm a believer in ceramics, but have not found any for this truck. Frank If you want more preformance CHANGE the rear diff gears to 4.10 or something steeper depending on what tires you have. Ater driving a Dodge van with 360 carbed motor for manny years & my last van a 92 3/4 van that really sucked gas 8 mpg. I DID NOT want a front wheel drive van settled for a 1/2T shorty conversion with 3.9 It's perfect for my use >I just bought a 97 Dodge Dakota Sport (146,000 miles) with a V-6 engine >and 4 speed auto trans . I am wanting info on getting more power from [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >trucks in /around the same year model have any common problems. Thank >you. yes these trucks also have transmission problems. i know because i have one right now sitting in my front yard and the transmission is gone out. i am having a very hard time finding someone to rebuilt it or even finding a transmission for my truck . i can not even find one at a reasonable price. that is what i think about these trucks. also after time the heater will go out and you will have to replace the heater coil . mine has been replaced about twice so far and needs to be done again. and i am just the second owner. |
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