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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Hello all. new here. New to the "DAK".
Go a 2006 Dakota Quad Cab with the 3.7L. Rear Wheel Drive. I am looking to make the motor a little "shinnier". Does anyone have any sugguestions on products or replacement parts to dress up the motor. Thanks in advance...
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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I'd take a look around at Summit Racing, they've usually got tons of stuff for engines, dress-up included.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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wow. didn't realize the performance parts are there as well..... very nice. thanks
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Welcome. Just a suggestion, though, skip the dress up for later and do performance mods first. Start with cold air intake(K&N or AirRaid)less restrictive (Flowmaster) exhaust. Then Jet Chip StageII w/180 t'stat. Modified throttle body from www.thefastman.com
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 02:51 AM
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luvmydak...i have all that but the chip and the TB...which i am considering... and i havnt even installed the t-stat yet. I don't getmy truck for a few weeks because it has been 2000 miles away for some odd months. anyways....like many others...I was wondering how well those mods work for you? any 'seat of the pants' improvement? did the chip help shifting?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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Throttle response definitely improved, but not so much low end. Noticed crisper shifting. Overall much improved over stock.
 
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