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TroyE
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2006
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I have an '01 Dakota QC with a 4.7. I installed a K&N, but haven't been able to find any other aftermarket power adders (headers, power programmers, cams, true dual exhaust, superchargers, etc) or cosmetic engine parts (valve covers, hose kits, etc). If anyone knows where to find these kinds of parts please let me know.
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Kowalski
GenIII
12/12/2006
17:59:32
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Many have gone with Superchips as a power adder, some have gone with a custom PCM flash instead. I heard the Mike Leach flash was available for '01, originally it was just '00. Many have gone to the HO cams available at first from the Jeep 4.7 HO; considering other stock parts like that too ? KRC Performance has a couple higher levels for cams as well. Exhaust stuff is out there, from what I've heard you'll want to replace the y-pipe to see any real gains from that. There was a recent post about a turbo kit on ebay; there's lots of stuff out there (if not as much as for the other magnum 8's), I'm sure others will chime in. You can port the torque step out of your TB, or bigger TB's are available too.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2006
18:19:14
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GS Motorsports out of California sells a true dual exhaust set up full mandrell bent 2.5in tube with x-pipe and dual mufflers made by Spin Tech Exhaust. Have the system on mine and it sounds incredible so long as you like it loud and proud (much louder than the flowmaster 40 series that was on the truck when i bought it). System really helps the top end power by getting rid of the stock y-pipe and one of the cats. It costs a little much and be prepared to have to tweak it a little to get it on a 4.7 but it is worth it when you hear it for the first time. Had to leave the x-pipe out of mine but i have a reg cab short bed yours being a quad cab you shouldnt have that problem. Also had to add two more hangers to the mufflers because of the added weight of two mufflers instead of one as the stock rubber hangers arent strong enough.
www.gsmotorsports.com check it out
Also heard of bassani making a better y-pipe for dakotas but again you have to tweak them to get them to go on a 4.7. Don't know about them though.
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ID 4x4
GenIII
12/13/2006
08:41:37
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Not really a power adder, but, upgrading gears is a nice mod.
01 cc 4.7 5-speed 4x4, Rancho lift,4:56 LSD, MBRP exhaust, Superchips
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TroyE
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2006
12:37:17
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Thanks for all the info. Does anyone know if they make headers to complement the dual exhaust?
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2006
19:20:23
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Yep: Gibson, JBA, Flowtech, Hedman, and I think Hooker. All are shorties, not to sure if Hooker does or not a freind told me he saw some on Ebay but didnt know what 4.7L they went on (Dodge or Toyota).
I am going to give you a personal suggestion, get ceramic coated ones they may cost more but they wont rust (at least not as bad). They also help keep under-hood temps down. I have Gibson non ceramic coated ones (because i was too cheap when i bought them) on mine and the the collectors are already getting rusty after only 2 yrs. I can see now in another 2yrs or so i'm going to be getting another set to replace the rusted set on mine.
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4.7onN20
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2006
21:11:09
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Go to KRC and get a cam. The 200 is not bad but the 206 is supposed to be pretty nice. Port your throttle body from 66mm to 68. All it takes is a good airgrinder. Those two mods will get you way more power than ANY exhaust mod on a 4.7. You can also get a custom flash from KRC for $450 but I didnt get that because i didnt want to advance timing with nitrous.
Exhaust work doesnt seem to do much until you get above 200 rwhp. Do it if you like the sound but dont expect much.
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/16/2006
00:36:20
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KRC Performance also sells supercharger kits, throttle bodies, powder coated valve covers, etc.
You will notice a decent pick up in power if you get rid of the stock y-pipe, but not if you only put a cat-back system on it. You probably won't notice any real gains with headers either unless you change the y-pipe.
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TroyE
Dodge Dakota
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12/16/2006
18:36:42
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Thanks again for all the tips and info. I can't believe that KRC wants $4800 for a supercharger kit. I've seen them for other vehicles for almost half that. Actually everything for this engine seems to be substantially more expensive. Do any of you live near the Twin Cities (Minnesota)?
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/17/2006
14:52:09
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Nope i am a virginia country boy and yes everything for this motor is substantially more expesive compared to old school magnum motors (360, 318) But i think it is worth it since i have beaten a couple of r/t dakotas with mine.
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TroyE
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2006
11:02:40
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Never raced an r/t, but the other night a brand-new Nissan Titan W/ a 5.6 got the jump on me at a light and SLOWLY pulled away. Had it not been for the jump I think I would have stayed with him. GOTTA GET MORE POWER!!!
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2006
17:45:39
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Forgot to mention mine is a reg cab short bed with some work and gears and a locker. Also neither one of the r/ts were still stock.
Bring it on Nissans!
Airaid cold air kit
70mm throttle body
Superchips tuner
Gibson headers
GS Motorsports true dual exhaust Spin Tech mufflers
Richmond 4.56 gears
Lock Right No Slip locker
Lakewood traction bars
And hopefully a set of slicks soon need them badly since the gears
Best ET: 14.21 @ 96mph
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TroyE
Dodge Dakota
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12/25/2006
01:35:23
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WOW!!! That's a nice ET. Do you know how to add a picture to this website? Mine's black with 30% tint on the windows. Looks bad-ass!!! Have to get back to you on my ET...after a couple of upgrades.
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Super bee
GenI
12/25/2006
09:29:54
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i live just across the boarder from the twin cities
i go to school at UWRF
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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Kota Kid
Dodge Dakota
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12/25/2006
17:55:16
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Sorry TroyE don't have a digital camera but i can give you a mental picture. She's flame red with stock 15in sport wheels and bfg radial t/a white letter tires stock body with the fender liners cut enough to see the chrome headers ford lightning style exhaust exit. within the next couple of weeks i am getting some tires for my r/t 17in wheels sitting in my garage so i can finally get them on my truck. Thanks and i hope to have an even better et next year after i get a set of much needed slicks.
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derk diggler
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2012
04:14:04
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i have an 03 dodge ram 15oo shortbox regular cab with 4.7 magnum and it got a tick sounds like lifter collapsen til it warms up. Any suggestions on repair and y i at it i would like a little more HP at a reasonable price
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Dodgeboy64
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2012
11:49:59
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May be exhaust manifold leak. Just had to replace my manifolds with headers from Gibson. tick is gone.
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