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bernd
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5/01/2002
19:35:33

Subject: 2002 4.7L "Stage-IV" Conversion
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We will be installing a "Stage-IV" kit tomorrow. Here are the preliminary dyno test figures:

2002 Dodge Dakota QC 4.7L Automatic 2WD (100% Bone Stock - No Modifications)

HP: 189.51 @ 4400rpm
TQ: 248.86 @ 3300rpm

05/01/02 - 6:00pm (91 degrees F / 49% humidity)

We're going to try to get about 200-250 miles on the truck (with the new mods) and will then re-test on the dyno.


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5/01/2002
19:45:33

RE: 2002 4.7L
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What is the Stage-IV kit?



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5/01/2002
20:19:08

RE: 2002 4.7L
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I think he's talking about one of his "Performance Kits" from the website.

Stage-IV Kit - $1465

Intense Performance "Custom Z -Tube" - 9" Pro Flow (Custom 4" Intake Tube for the Flometrics Throttle Body)
Flometrics 72mm Throttle Body
ASP Crank Pulley NEW
JBA Headers
JBA Cat-Back Exhaust System (Stainless Steel)
RobertShaw 180 Degree T'Stat
IAT Adjuster



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5/01/2002
20:23:40

RE: 2002 4.7L
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AWSOME i was about to ask you what real HP/tq gains were on the different 4.7 stages.....

hey bernd, under stage iv kit i see JBA EVOL exhaust....is that available for the 4.7 durango as well?



bernd
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5/01/2002
21:08:41

RE: 2002 4.7L
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We had to opt for a MagnaFlow (Stainless) exhaust as the 2002 model exhaust systems aren't available yet.



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5/01/2002
21:30:16

RE: 2002 4.7L
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That will be with a stock PCM right. I will be very interested to see the results.

2001 4.7 RC 5sp 3.92 LSD

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5/01/2002
21:45:32

RE: 2002 4.7L
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Whatever happened to the twin turbo kit? anyone know?



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5/01/2002
22:36:56

RE: 2002 4.7L
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those kits require alot of work and custom manifold fabricating....he is working on it...HEY, ITS FROM SCRATCH, i think hes doing a nice job with the time alotted.



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5/01/2002
23:46:37

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I realize that and I am not ragging on him at all. I was just wondering how it was coming along. No criticizism just curious. Jeez, calm down.



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5/01/2002
23:49:45

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oh i wasnt yelling at ya....srry it came off that way



bernd
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5/02/2002
00:55:01

RE: 2002 4.7L
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It's coming along nicely. Ran into a few delays with the wastegates, but otherwise...will be done well before the R/T Nats.

5.2/5.9L = Twin system
4.7L = Single system
3.9L = Single system


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5/02/2002
09:03:15

RE: 2002 4.7L
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What -if any- is the price difference between the price between the Stage IV kit and buying all the components individually? I already have everything on the list done but headers and the crank pulley. How much for the pulley? I don't see it for sale anywhere on the site but the kit. Me want. Me buy? yep.. gimmie info and i buy. today. yup yup.


Keep On Truckin!
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5/02/2002
10:57:38

RE: 2002 4.7L
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Turbo! Turbo! Turbo!

<-- waiting anxiously on the 4.7L turbo! ;)



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5/02/2002
11:36:18

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Hey Berd,
what are we talking here as far as $$$ if I were to buy the turbo kit from ya and you install it, (your shop will install it won't they?)

Also I'm very strict with maintaining my truck,
540 miles = oil change reg oil
2,976 miles = oil change reg oil
5,922 miles = oil change synt oil & tire rotation
8,500 miles = oil change synt oil

what kind of boost and hp could I expect
do you have any kind of warranty as far as the turbo or the engine.



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5/02/2002
18:22:58

RE: 2002 4.7L
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Do a search for turbos, there is a pretty good sized one called "Why no twin turbos for 4.7L" or something that I started, it has a bunch of awesome info in it!

The expected costs they WANT is like 3500, but that doesn't mean it can't go up or down -- perfectly understandable.

Oil changing is about one of THE most important things you do to maintain your turbo. I'm talkin' like 2000-2500 mile intervals, synthetic preferred. Obviously, you already do this quite well, but I don't see what being meticulous with maintenance and a turbo have in common.




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5/04/2002
09:23:08

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Good news and Bad news on the kit:

Good News: JBA Headers and Thermostat installed, TPS modified to .75v.

Bad News: We had to remove the throttle body and intake for now as the resonance from the plenum was causing too much vibration in the throttle. We tried quite a few different approaches but couldn't get rid of the vibration (pretty bad at 72-75mph). This isn't a common problem but inherent to the 4.7L manifold. Dodge uses two resonance chambers in the factory airbox (the one on the throttle body) which gets rid of the vibration. We will be working on a resonance chamber for the Intense Performance Z-Tube in the upcoming weeks to "tune" it to the 4.7L and will try the install again at the customers leisure. (We have access to a local 4.7L truck for testing to verify that the new chamber for the intake is tuned properly.) - No dyno run performed as we didn't have enough miles on the vehicle for a good "learn cycle". The underdrive pulley was shipped to us from the manufacturer but didn't arrive in time and couldn't install it either. (Murphy's law came into play during this installation which caused an installation problem on the custom exhaust as well...local muffler shop used our stainless pipe on a different vehicle...although we had the pipe and timeframe reserved 5 days in advance. We couldn't get any other stainless pipe until next Monday...too late as the customer had to leave today - Saturday.)





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5/04/2002
11:49:43

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Bernd- Isn't that the way it usually goes!! hehe. I was wanting to go to your chop last week, but the good stuff wasn't here yet, and tied up in shipping....D'oh....Anyways, I'll holler at you guys when I get the goods and want to come down....




Kris

2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v

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