dodge dakota project

[6pakdakota]

i started this truck last year after i broke the transmission housing. the original plan was to put a big block in it but i think i will leave the small block in and just take out as much weight as i can. it currently has a bone stock 5.9 with 150,000 miles, an 8 3/4 rear with 3.91 gears and a spool. it runs 14.20 @ 94mph in the quarter

[DanStokes]

Re: dodge dakota project

I love my Dak. It's just a stock '98 5.3 trailer tower (moves the race car just fine). I'm not sure why I enjoy driving it so much, but I do. When my wife gets home with the camera, I post a pic. Nothin' special, but I like it.

Dan

[PYSCHOWard]

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It shouldn't be too hard to make a little more power with the 5.9, the 3.91 gears are a nice magnifier.

[JOES66FURY]

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The intake would be the first to go IMO see http://www.hughesengines.com/ for some Magnum engine speed parts....ditch the one you got for a modified intake (with shorter runners) or an M1

[6pakdakota]

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i just got the frame stripped today so i can sandblast it.

[6pakdakota]

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got a little bit more done on the truck. the cab is nearly gutted and i started the holesaw lightening.

[Scott Liggett]

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Wow. I have the greatest respect for anyone willing to do a frame off on any car. I have to admit that this the first time I've ever since a frame off on a Dakota. Keep at it.

[BDAZSVT]

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That is aloy of drilling Keep us updated.

[JoeyG]

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Whats your target weight and track expectations?

[STINEY]

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I want a total count of holesaws used up!

Cool project.

[shaun callaway]

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nice

keep us mopar guys updated.

[6pakdakota]

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i hope i can get it down to 2800 lbs. if i can i think i can get it to run 12s with out touching the stock 5.9. if i dont put a big block in it first

[DanStokes]

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You better call the Orkin man. Them metal termites is eating your truck alive!

Dan

[PYSCHOWard]

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I considered another Dak project, but the Toy pup weighs 2500 stock. Still thinking about it, i 've found a truck for $150- $200.

[6pakdakota]

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i havent touched the truck in few days but i did get myself a TIG welder yesterday.