regret it only when you need/want 4wd and don't have it haha and like I said in the other thread they don't shift to bad its just kinda longish. the hurst shifter really helps it out a ton. i've always had to goto second before first when at a red light or stop and have gotten used to it as well as fifth first before going into reverse...it seems to go in hard if I dont do that.

 

I've drove a dakota 5 speed and comparing it to the two dump trucks I drove(96 ford and a 06 chevy) and dakota was nothing like it tho the chevy felt like it it was just as fast lol

 

A clutch will not make it shift different. If my stock clutch can hold 7PSI of boost, you do not need an aftermarket clutch (yes they are available).

The "dump truck" comparison comes from the ratios, it's a truck tranny, not a sports car tranny. 1st is pretty low at 4:1 and the 2-3 shift is a pretty big jump. I had a Hurst and got rid of it. For a toy it would be fine but every day it got old. It's noisy and the shorter throw translates to more shift effort. I can shift with the stock shifter just as fast or faster, granted it's not as pretty or firm and positive feeling.

 

not saying your experience was bad but the longer, rough feeling of the stocker compared to the shorter, more solid feel of the hurst is what made it the best $200 bucks i've ever spent. yes first and second are pretty low compared to 3rd, 4th and 5th but the benefits of the hurst once you get used to the solid feeling of it are def worth it imo.

 

Not for me. The noise and extra shift effort got old every day. It also made it difficult to get into gear from a stop (like you described). I can still chirp 3rd with the stock shifter. The look and feel of the chrome Hurst shift lever and black **** can't be beat though. I attempted to buy just the lever from someone on another forum to adapt to the stock shifter but it got lost in shipping so that idea went out the window.

 

huh thats weird...mine had the hard shift effort into first more with the stocker...I guess every truck is different.

 

I don't mind the shifting on these trucks at all really. Mine shifts smoothly. The hardest part for me is my throttle is really touchy which can make smooth shifts a little difficult sometimes but not by fault of the tranny but the throttle cable/linkage.

Anyone else notice their throttle being 'touchy' so to speak? Or just me?

 

well looked at it today, ran really well, the cat rattles and no rust cept the 1 corner of the door. has a cold air intake and stock exhaust still . he want 4000 for it and he will get it inspected. still undecided if to buy or not

anyone know if my airgap on my 5.9 will fit on the dakota with the stock hood ? http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/p...p?partid=24773

 

Yes it will.

 

here is the build sheet for the dakota cant tell if it has the 3500 tranny ? i just assume it does. anything else you guys see thats a bad thing maybe the 3.55 gears :/

Sales Code: --- Description:
*V9 Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-AZ Agate
ADA Light Group
AGGP Sport Group
APAS Monotone Paint
A03P 5.2L ENG(ELF)/5SPD M/T TRANS(DDC)
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCES 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
BKPP 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CBVP Cloth Door Trim Panel w/Map Pocket
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CGZS Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CUDP Mini Overhead Console
DBBC All Manual Transmissions
DDC 5-Speed HD Manual Transmission
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBP Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ELF 5.2L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GJDS Rear Fixed Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNES Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GRUP Left Manual Mirror
GSUP Right Manual Mirror
GTUS 5 X 7 Mirrors
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJP 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
KNRS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KTRS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAPP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LMBS Halogen Headlamps
LNJ Fog Lamps
LPEP Cargo Lamp
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBAS Painted Front Bumper
MBDS Argent Rear Bumper
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFNP Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MLAP Body Color Fascias
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBN Northeastern States Tracking
NFB 22 Gallon Fuel Tank
PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCDS Luxury Steering Wheel
SDBS Heavy Duty Suspension
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUA Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TS1P P235/75R15XL BSW All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ1P 15X7.0 Aluminum 5-Spoke Wheels
XBSS Pickup Box
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
YEP Manuf Statement of Origin
YGCA 7 Additional Gallons of Gas
ZBKP Spring - Left Front
ZCUP Spring - Left Rear
ZPKP Spring - Right Front
ZRUP Spring - Right Rear
Z1D GVW/Payload Rating
1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
143S Zone 43-Pittsburgh
2TBA Customer Preferred Package 2TB
25B Customer Preferred Package 25B
3VDA Customer Preferred Discount
6USS U.S. Specifications Label
639S Pennsylvania Ship to State Code
939S Pennsylvania Sold to State Code