Newb Questions !!
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Newb Questions !!
Hey guys,
New to the forum just stumbled apon it and have some questions about a truck i am purchasing this week.
I am gettin a 1999 Dakota SLT v6 3.9 and had some questions about cheap upgrades to get the best performance and milage out of the motor in the beginning.
Also, how durable are the V6 motors?
Common problems with them?
Thanks
Mike
New to the forum just stumbled apon it and have some questions about a truck i am purchasing this week.
I am gettin a 1999 Dakota SLT v6 3.9 and had some questions about cheap upgrades to get the best performance and milage out of the motor in the beginning.
Also, how durable are the V6 motors?
Common problems with them?
Thanks
Mike
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the upgrades are covered quite often you should do a search for it. But like all vehicles exhaust, better air intake system (K&N filter or cold air intake ect.) and just maintenance. Like keeping up on the tire preasure, oil changes and plugs and rotors.
My 3.9 has 127k mi and she still runs strong. I have a tiny problem but it doesnt even phase it and hopfully I wont lose limbs to fix it...
OH if its and auto keep up on the maintenance on that too. The dodge autos are good but if you dont keep up the PM on them they wont last like they should/can.
OH and welcome to DF
My 3.9 has 127k mi and she still runs strong. I have a tiny problem but it doesnt even phase it and hopfully I wont lose limbs to fix it...
OH if its and auto keep up on the maintenance on that too. The dodge autos are good but if you dont keep up the PM on them they wont last like they should/can.
OH and welcome to DF
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Bore and Stroke
3.9 (239)/5.2 (318) - 99.3 x 84.0 mm (3.91 x 3.31 in.)
5.9 (360) - 101.6 x 90.9 mm (4.00 x 3.58 in.)
Last edited by f0x672; 03-24-2009 at 10:23 PM.
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That is correct, and there is one more difference... the 318 is internally balanced and the 360 is externally balanced (I'm not sure which one the 3.9 is).