Re: Early 90's Dakota
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08/19/16 01:18 PM
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Supercuda
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Not sure about this hate for the v6. Not that the V6 is unreliable, however the V6 when installed in these trucks yields the same mpg and significantly less power than the 5.2 magnum. yep, that's where I came up with my "V6, all the power of a 4 cylinder and the mileage of an 8" saying. Back then the only two justifications for buying a V6 was no V8 option, or you were a pennywise, pound foolish skinflint. But today's V6's are changing my mind.
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
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08/20/16 12:54 AM
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rhad
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just in case anyone is interested there is a dakota on the kansas city craigslist that has a 5 cylinder BMW diesel engine
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
[Re: parksr5]
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08/20/16 07:51 PM
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My one and only Dakota I had was a new 89, V6, auto, shortbox, 4X4, I owned that damned thing 12 months, 12K and was happy to trade it for a new 91 Ranger. I got very tiered of walking the three blocks between the dealer and my shop.
Have a great day Iowan
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
[Re: parksr5]
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08/21/16 10:55 AM
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Guitar Jones
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Prior to 92 the o/d Trans had the small 5/16 cooler lines. This was not enough volume to lube the o/d properly. 92 up is better with 3/8 lines. I bought a 92, cc, 2wd, 5.2 in 93 with 9k miles on it as a lemon buy back. Truck had 450k on it when we sold it, beat to crap thanks to my youngest son but it still ran strong.
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'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Front and rear disc and hydroboost conversion. 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
[Re: parksr5]
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08/21/16 10:58 AM
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hp383
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Why the hate on the auto transmissions?
They were the a500 (aka a904 with overdrive)in the 4 and 6 cylinder.
And the very popular a518 (aka a 727 with overdrive) in the V8 trucks.
Same autos used in the 1/2 ton series, and now a popular trans to swap into the older muscle cars to make them nice highway cruisers, but keep their stoplight to stoplight intimidation.
I happen to own a 92. Club cab, shorty, 2wd with the 5.2, a few mild hop ups, including MP computer, rebuilt 518 with good internals. A stage II valve body, 2500 RPM stall, and a 67 B body 8-3/4 rear diff. Dutchman 6 on 4.5 axles, and a tight suregrip with 4.30 gears.
I can cruise the interstate at 70mph at 2600 RPM, and have all kinds of fun in town surprising the heck out of the younger fast n furious crowd.
Last edited by hp383; 08/21/16 11:07 AM.
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
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08/22/16 10:17 AM
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DaytonaTurbo
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Why the hate on the auto transmissions? They turn reasonable trucks into dogs. They don't seem to last all that long in stock form before puking and don't seem to be all that efficient in spite of the OD gearing. I wouldn't buy another automatic dodge truck.
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
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08/23/16 12:21 AM
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poorboy
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My 93 Dakota 4x4 has an automatic trans, and when it gets replaced, there will be another truck with an automatic trans. Sometimes my wife has to drive the truck, and she can't/won't drive a stick (and I wouldn't want to have to keep replacing clutches if she did). Some people have no business driving a stick, and my wife is one of them. She has been around for 40 years, so I'm keeping her, even if it means there will be an automatic trans truck around here. Its a small price to pay for a happy home.
My coupe does have a 5 speed, and I enjoy driving it very much, but there are days when my old left knee doesn't like the clutch pedal either. Those days, I'm pretty thankful for that automatic in the 93 4x4, if I need to go someplace. Hopefully not, but some day you youngsters may understand the need for an auto trans. Gene
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
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08/25/16 08:58 AM
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Why the hate on the auto transmissions? They turn reasonable trucks into dogs. They don't seem to last all that long in stock form before puking and don't seem to be all that efficient in spite of the OD gearing. I wouldn't buy another automatic dodge truck. Last year i read that the new 8 Speed Chrysler Torqflite Was 98% efficient in EVERY GEAR. I found that hard to believe, But it made me wonder how efficient a 1993-1995 A 518/46RH automatic trans is in each gear? Locked up one to one ratio 3rd should be highest, And 0.69 ratio OD 4th gear should a a couple percent less. Anyone know of a high end transmission shop that can run just the trans on a special dyno that records efficiency in each gear?
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
[Re: poorboy]
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12/09/16 12:09 AM
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SattyNoCar
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I've never driven a standard cab Dakota, so, I can't offer an A - B comparison, BUT, I find my extended cab comfortable for my 5'-10" frame. I find it more comfortable than the '02 1500 (full size) I had for a few yrs. Seriously. However, the thing that makes it comfortable for me, might make it uncomfortable for someone with a large gut, the steering wheel is pretty close even with the seat back. Too many cars/trucks I've driven seemed like they were set up to be driven with your arms straight out. If my arms were comfortable, my legs were scrunched up. With my Dak, I can have my legs out, and the steering wheel at a comfortable reach. In this position too, the armrests fall at a usable location. On my Wife's Kia for example, I end up about 6" behind the (door) armrest, and the armrest on the console is too low.
John
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Re: Early 90's Dakota
[Re: SattyNoCar]
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12/09/16 04:45 PM
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QuickDodge
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Too many cars/trucks I've driven seemed like they were set up to be driven with your arms straight out. If my arms were comfortable, my legs were scrunched up. With my Dak, I can have my legs out, and the steering wheel at a comfortable reach. In this position too, the armrests fall at a usable location. On my Wife's Kia for example, I end up about 6" behind the (door) armrest, and the armrest on the console is too low.
You described my problem exactly! Long legs do NOT comfortably fit in many, many vehicles!! I'll try sitting in an extended cab Dakoka. Based on what you guys are saying, it will probably fit just fine! One more question on this point, does the passenger side have as much leg room as the driver's side?
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