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Fed
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7/28/2006
21:37:10
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so my 3.9 seized the other day
sucks yes i know, i get to buy a new motor
i want to buy a 93-97 5.9 from a ram along with the computer obviously but im gonna have to get a new tranny down the road too so im not sure about that...
or im gonna get another 3.9 and build it up
what do you guys think?
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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shatto
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2006
22:35:04
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Dang! I thought they lasted forever.
Question you should ask: what is the purpose of the truck? That'll help you chose.
Bigger engine is only the start of modificating you will face.
How much can you do yourself?
Can you afford the time to do it yourself?
How long can you do without it?
Etc.
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ryan
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2006
00:42:31
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how did you seize it? i doubt you let the oil run out of it, no one could be that stupid.
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Fed
GenII
7/29/2006
01:18:00
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yeah i have no idea how this happened...
i was just driving and came to a stoplight, ran a little rough then stalled out... i tried to start her again and it took a little turning over to get fired up and when it was running it was really rough and shook the truck as if it was only running off a few cylinders then i try again after it shut off and now she's stuck..
i took it to a shop and the mechanic couldnt even turn the engine manually...
the oil was fine
the purpose of the truck is for me (a teenager) to ENJOY and drive around and what not.. ill probably be getting a little 4 cyl. neon for a daily driver so i can do whatever to my dakota and not have to worry about gas mileage.
im going to go with building up the 3.9 and probably gonna have verything by a professional because i sure as hell do not want to have another mishap with my baby! haha and i have another vehicle to use so the time isnt a problem unless were talking months
now i need help with what to buy for the 3.9 build up... i know Larry from J and J auto knows exactly what i need so hopefully he can tell me soon so i can get started
thanks for your help guys!
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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toolfan
GenIII
7/29/2006
14:12:10
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your oil pump must of stopped picking up oil. did you guys change the oil every 3000miles? were you running it hard right before it died?
{i would go with}
harland sharp 1.6rr and a cam
underdrive pulleys
headers
M1 intake
do some porting on the heads
build up the bottom end
i think i would make it so i could rev the motor up to 6500-7000rpm
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daddio
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7/29/2006
14:24:18
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if you have the time and funds you could put together a helluva stroker motor like larry of j & j. i think larry's is displacing somewhere aroung 280c.i. talk to the guys at Hughes Engines or KRC and get their input too.
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Fed
GenII
7/29/2006
15:31:00
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yeah probably toolfan i really dont know, shes sitting at my cousins shop as we speak =/
toolfan - theres an M1 intake for the 3.9??
i was thinking about the stroker but how much more money would that be versus buying a refurbished block from anywhere? or having the crank rebuilt?
yeah i need to do some homework before starting this...
thanks again guys
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2006
15:54:27
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i think larry mentioned he had about 8g's in his stroker. 300 rwhp though.
there is no M1 for the 3.9.
i saw your post on larry's build up thread. i think he said they were going to try to stay around 1g for that.
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Fed
GenII
7/29/2006
16:10:03
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yeah daddio im willing to spend around 2 grand and would be more than happy with a little over 200 rwhp knowing im at around 130 right now!! HAHA
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2006
16:30:41
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200 rwhp is reasonable and will remain very reliable. i know what you mean about the 130rwhp. i've got an '00 QC 3.9 5spd. it's slow but it serves it's purpose. i'm not in to fast trucks. i have seriously considered putting 3.92:1 or 4.10:1 gears but funds do not permit that right now.
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JD
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7/29/2006
16:51:24
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Just buy a newer Dakota with a v8 there not that expensive.
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Fed
GenII
7/29/2006
18:23:48
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yeah i know exactly what you're talkin about daddio
good luck with that though..
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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Gears
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2006
21:07:13
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Jasper engines lists a remanufactured 3.9L for my '00 at $2345. So for less than 2k I'd be guessing your gonna be rebuilding what you have or finding a junkyard motor.
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toolfan
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7/29/2006
21:49:53
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my bad i was getting a little carried away.
200 at the wheels would probably put you in the 14s or really close to it.
how many miles did you have on the engine?
at least you got the rearend already to go with the 4.10s and a LSD. if you go through with fixing up you truck, don't forget about the trans.
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Fed
GenII
7/31/2006
23:05:27
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yeah we'll see about the 1/4 mile e.t. toolfan haha
theres about 147,000 on my truck.
and i'll try not to forget about that tranny.. haha Larry from J & J auto set me up with what to buy for her, he claims she'll chirp into 3rd no sweat after building up the 3.9
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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toolfan
GenIII
8/02/2006
02:29:02
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chirp into 3rd EH! :) my truck can do that on wet roads :-D i had it side ways at 90mph for about 500ft once! got to love the rain!
if it breaks, just make it better!
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Fed
GenII
8/07/2006
22:20:05
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WOW toolfan you're nutts!
so the little 3.9 is out of the dakota and almost to the engine shop...
the parts are gonna cost around $1,300
all of this is from www.hughesengines.com
187.50 -pistons
59.00 -rings
262.50 -cam
245.00 -1.6 rocker kit
46.50 -hardened pushrods
88.00 -timing chain
39.95 -timing chain tensioner
57.00 -springs
46.50 -retainers
219.50 -19# injectors
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2006
09:57:55
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i don't see a hi-volume oil pump on your list.
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Fed
GenII
8/09/2006
02:03:25
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thanks daddio,
that puppy is gonna cost $65.00 !
the stock oil pump is $32.00.
anything else that cant be seen that should be in that list??
thanks again dudes.
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered, rear anti-sway bar)
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2006
14:36:35
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500 ft is 1 and 2/3's foot ball fields. no way you did that.
So many problems .... So little time
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02dak
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2006
10:19:06
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If only you had used Amsoil. Amsoil is the answer to all engine problems.
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