Engine Makeover
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Engine Makeover
Hey everybody just a general info to start. Im the proud owner of a 1991 Dodge Dakota with a 318 V8. Very fun and not very efficient. Anyway Ive been wanting to squeeze more power out of it for a while now since mine is only the 170 hp version. The exhaust is already taken care of and I just need direction of where to go. I dont have the time or space to build a Gen 3 Hemi so please dont suggest it. I know these engines are pretty bulletproof, i am just curious if you guys think itd be safe to throw a procharger on it right now or if I need to build up the internals first. my end goal would be in the ballpark of 350-400 hp. any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
also noted its only got 129k miles and the front end suspension/steering column has been rebuilt.
also noted its only got 129k miles and the front end suspension/steering column has been rebuilt.
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I'd be a bit nervous about running any more than around 7 pounds of boost on a high mileage motor..... If there are any weak points, that would be one sure way to find 'em.
That said, boost is certainly the quickest/easiest way to get the power you are looking for. Gonna need to do something about fueling though, and your PCM is not flash programmable....
That said, boost is certainly the quickest/easiest way to get the power you are looking for. Gonna need to do something about fueling though, and your PCM is not flash programmable....