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Daniel Garst
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
00:12:37
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 Subject: DO YOU THINK I NEED NEW SPARK PLUGS?
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I have close to 80,000 miles on my 2001 Dakota, I want to know if I should get a tune up anytime soon, I just have been so busy, I don't have time.
2001 Dakota Sport Club Cab
4x4, 32 inch Wide Climbers
5-Speed HD manual
HO cams
70mm FB Throttle Body
KN FIPK
Gibson Shorties
40 Series Flowmaster
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Daniel Garst
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
00:15:53
| RE: DO YOU THINK I NEED NEW SPARK PLUGS?
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That would be for a 4.7L V8, I guess I would probably need new belts, etc.
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Daniel Garst
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
00:18:36
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Also, will old spark plugs make me lose some power, if so how much? I have enough power as it is, the V8 just Throws out the power, and will old plugs hinder my fuel economy? now I am getting 15-18 around town, and 20 on the interstate.
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MattNC
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
07:51:44
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Yes, they will reduce some of your power and MPG. Not a great deal, but you will notice a difference. I would change the plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Along with the belts, etc.... You should change your plugs about every 30,000 miles I believe so, your due.
Matt
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Daniel Garst
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
09:39:13
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Thanks man, I figured as much, when I have time I will change my plugs and get my basic tune up. also some people where telling my that bigger tires would bog my engine down, but they are only an inch taller than my old tires, and they really don't effect my 4.7 too bad, I have a 3.55 rear too, I wish I had the 3.91s though.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
10:07:40
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you won't have to worry about wires, cap & rotor on a 4.7.
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Daniel Garst
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
14:32:21
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I will see what happens,
I am asking a bunch of questions because this is probably the best place to ask about them on Dakotas.
I just want to know, will the HO manifold cause me to lose low end torque? I know my 70mm TB probably cost some low end, I am just asking.
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