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fot80
Dodge Dakota
10/29/2001
18:17:49
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i've broken down and am going to get a kenne-bell supercharger for my 4.7 4x4 now that i've learned it doesn't void the warranty. however, i'm crazy and want to do a H.O conversion to my truck in the far future. Would the supercharger still be able to work if I do this? Has anybody attempted this H.O conversion yet? Finally, what should I get done before i supercharge my beast? Thanks in advance.
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
10/29/2001
20:19:31
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It dosent void the warranty???? how much power gain, how much boost, are there any other companies that don't void the warranty, does the dodge dealer have to install the blower?
sorry for all the questions but I'm in the market myself for a Dakota 2002 cc 4x4 and not too thrilled with the stock hp
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QUIK 95
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
07:35:24
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The supercharger itself doesn't void the warranty, but try getting engine warranty work done with that SC on there, the dealer will laugh at you.
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
07:53:51
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So in other words it pretty much voids the warranty? I knew it was to good to be true.
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CW
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
09:25:17
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Pretty much any driveline warranty. The dealer will probably say that the driveline was not designed to handle the extra power, it was designed to handle stock power out put. Whitch is probably true since superchargers add lots of extra HP and torque.
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
10/30/2001
22:22:31
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i am going to do this. After the 5 year 100000km warranty
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Hog Head
GenIII
10/31/2001
12:30:18
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Smart choice. I put the K.B. on my '98 5.2, and love it. It has added lots of HP and TQ. Lots of fun to drive around town, still have not had the chance to race anyone.
'98 True Blue Dak
John
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GlenC
GenIII
10/31/2001
16:15:42
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I put the KB on my 4.7, and i love it. A pain to install, but worth it. Im not even gonna try and confront the dealer about any drivline warrentys, i know they wont honor it in any way. Dont matter tho, when the trany finally blows up, i'll get that 5-sp that i need. And when the engine goes tits up, i'll save my pennys and get a Hemi or something. I look at it as, 'its the price you pay to go fast.' Over all tho, im glad i did it, and i'll never go back.
GlenC
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback.
Robert Shaw 180 T-Stat. Autolite 3923s
JBA Headers.
Kenne Bell supercharged.
Roadmaster active suspension.
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Will
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
17:05:09
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Glenn-
Any dyno or G-tech runs yet? Sounds really fun.
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GlenC
GenIII
10/31/2001
17:19:02
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Havent had the money to get a dyno done, and i dont have a g-tech. :(
But one thing is for sure, its fast! :)
GlenC
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback.
Robert Shaw 180 T-Stat. Autolite 3923s
JBA Headers.
Kenne Bell supercharged.
Roadmaster active suspension.
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todd
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
19:02:55
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well it void the warranty if it is a mopar part
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fot80
Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
13:37:03
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i know these are dumb questions to be asking, but do u guys know roughly how much of a decrease in gas mileage the sc gave u? Finally, i'm planning on keeping my truck for a long time. I don't push my truck at all (except every now and then) and if i put the sc on a modest setting, how reliable do u think the sc will be? Will the engine/driveline handle it? Also, if i NEEDED warranty work can i remove the sc and have noone be the wiser?
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davewatson
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2006
04:53:05
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i just got my 2001 dakota sport, 4x4, 3.9 V6, and i am not satisified with the stock horsepower. is going with a used supercharger the way to go? and should i get it chipped first? don't know a whole lot about getting more HP from a 3.9 V6, thanks in advance for any advice
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crow318
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2006
08:13:08
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For you guys that want real numbers.
This is the 5.2, but you can expect similar % gains with similar boost and tuning.
Stock 220/300
7psi manifold pressure.
Dyno numbers 376/466 (calculated with drivetrain loss)
Can't go wrong with that.
Dave, a chip won't work with a supercharger because they usually add too much timing for boost. You could get one now, and sell it later I guess.
fot80, my mileage went down about 0.2 mpg. I would say thats mostly from the extra drag from spinning the charger, even when not under boost. As for reliability, as long as you set it up right your engine should last a long time. Your tranny on the other hand may need a little attention after some high powered miles. Also, with a supercharger, there is no modest setting. Its belt driven. You can detune it with a larger pully, but who would want to do that?
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N56629
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2006
10:40:49
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It seems that there are a lot of B&M and Eaton superchargers on Ebay, right now, that should be adequate for a 3.9.
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