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BlkDak
Dodge Dakota
9/19/2001
17:51:21
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I have a drop in k&n filter now on my 00' 3.9
and wanted to put in an intake instead...
is there a significant difference..
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98SPRTV6
Dodge Dakota
9/19/2001
17:57:10
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Very significant!!! Get the full air intake system or build your own!!!
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
9/19/2001
18:54:17
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Hey 98SPRTV6, do you have a simple name, your "call sign" is hard to type. Anyways, I have a 1990 Dak V6 and can not find a intake system anywhere. I was thinking about making one. How would I go about doing this. I have everything figured out except for the connection to the Throttle body. Could I use the stock airbow and cut it to form or what. Maybe even get a new K&N intake kit and simply attach it to my cut down air box. Well jst need help bad. Thanks. Joe E.
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98SPRTV6
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
10:17:46
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Here is what I would do go to a hardware store and pick you up some black pvc that will slide tightly over the opening in the air hat. Then go buy you a conical K&N filter that will fit the other end. If there is anything else that you have to do to make it work, which it probably will be then just do what it takes. You will be happy with the results. My name means 98SPORTV6!!!
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
12:54:24
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BlkDak, I did the drop-in filter before I got their cold air kit; I noticed absolutely no difference between stock and the drop in for mileage or power. The cool air, on the other hand, about knocked me sideways for extra oompf. With the drop in you're still running heated air through a restrictive filter box.
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Zaurusman
'98 RC V6 5spd
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
15:24:49
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Hey 98SPRTV6, about that home made system. I could do that easily but would haveing the stock airbox on the TB still cause restriction? Or would it work pretty much as the Gen II kits. I was thinking about buying a Gen II kit for a newer Dak. Then I would test its TB hookup size on mine TB. If bigger, I could take the stock airbox and cut it down to a smaller size and hook the new cold air system TB top to my modified air box. What do you think? I will probably go with your suggestion. Is there any certain type of palstic tube I should get? I am wondering about temp. issues. Thanks All of you are a big help to me and my Dakota.
Joe E.
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98SPRTV6
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
16:45:42
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Get rid of the stock airbox and intake silencer. They are very restrictive on our trucks. The homemade one that I am talking about will work just like a Gen II except you will use your stock air hat!!!
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Rob
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
17:06:16
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Just went from the K&N drop in to a intake last week. Love it so far. I had it built at a local muffler shop for about twice the price of the drop in but have noticed alot more gain. I'm selling my drop in now.
97 3.9
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BlkDak
Dodge Dakota
9/20/2001
21:27:48
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thanks guys... ya i think im definately gonna go with the intake...
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
9/21/2001
01:16:20
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Hey guys, I know I sound like a fool but would someone please explain to me what a "stock air hat" is? And what about the stock air box and intake silencer restrictions? Someone please explain this ti me so I can maybe work on getting a homemade intake system. Please be patient, I am learning everyday! Thanks all of you.
Joe E.
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Rob
Dodge Dakota
9/21/2001
01:54:15
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Joe
The air hat is the round flat piece on top of the engine at the end of the corrigated flex hose; some air intakes like the K&N FIPK for the 5.2 and 5.9 use a different air hat to smooth out the air flow.
Because the snorkel, air box and corrigated flex hose do not allow the air to flow smoothly into the engine by causing turbulence thus reducing noise, this turbulence restricts the air flow to the engine.
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