I'm going to look at Shelby Dakota #1230 and is red. I've been doing a lot of ready on these truck, and am having a hard time understanding how a 318 is only making 175hp/275lb tq.

The torque seems decent but the hp rating seems rather low compared to my 99' Dakota that had the 318. I understand that one is a pre-mag and the other a magnum, but curious as to what can be done to get more ponies out of her.

The rear gear being a sure-grip 3.90 and a 2000 stall from the factory is a good basis for the drivetrain, so I'm not too worried about those. I've read mopar had a hop-up kit that was something like a 360 throttle body, computer, and a high flow muffler. Supposedly bumped up power 30hp/40lb.

Any advise appreciated.