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First mod for that truck should be an electric fan. My gas mileage on my truck with the 4.7L V8 went from 12 to 13mpg to 15 after the electric fan upgrade. Thats all city/ stop and go driving.
I saw that in my digging. What fan is used? RX-7's use a Ford Escort fan. Does the CAI do anything worthwhile? Is there a cat back available?
Dak attack!
Frenchy used a fan off a 93? (I think) Lincoln Continental. I'm still trying to find one in a junkyard.
Oh, I was under the impression that everyone and their brother was doing it. Use Acme part # xyz.
RE: Looking to buy an '06 Dakota
congrats on the quadcab...
As far as towing... alot of that is the driver/conditions.
Our trucks are tough and tow awsome. I pulled my brothers 20ft cutty cabin boat no problem... had to use 4wheel to get it OUT of the water... but towing it to the water and putting it in was no problem in 2wd...
So, welcome to the forum. there are a bunch or really knowledgable guys and gals in here. Hopefully we see you around and activly posting. We dont get many new members that hang around too long. lol
Oh, by the way. if you want good gas mileage... I suggest synthetic oil. Its the only mod I have done that I noticed a significant increase in MPG.. (like over 1 I consider noticable, over 2is significant to me. )
As far as towing... alot of that is the driver/conditions.
Our trucks are tough and tow awsome. I pulled my brothers 20ft cutty cabin boat no problem... had to use 4wheel to get it OUT of the water... but towing it to the water and putting it in was no problem in 2wd...
So, welcome to the forum. there are a bunch or really knowledgable guys and gals in here. Hopefully we see you around and activly posting. We dont get many new members that hang around too long. lol
Oh, by the way. if you want good gas mileage... I suggest synthetic oil. Its the only mod I have done that I noticed a significant increase in MPG.. (like over 1 I consider noticable, over 2is significant to me. )
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Oh, by the way. if you want good gas mileage... I suggest synthetic oil. Its the only mod I have done that I noticed a significant increase in MPG.. (like over 1 I consider noticable, over 2is significant to me. )
In the engine, tranny, diff, or all 3? Do they make a syn diff and tranny? I've never looked. Making a heavy syn for the diff shouldn't be difficult. It's one I wouldn't mind doing since it never gets changed anyway.ORIGINAL: ericemery
Oh, by the way. if you want good gas mileage... I suggest synthetic oil. Its the only mod I have done that I noticed a significant increase in MPG.. (like over 1 I consider noticable, over 2is significant to me. )
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I bought a flex-a-lite #180 black magic fan. They are anywhere from $260 to $300. Alot of people on here got a junkyard fan which is fine. I prefered the flex-a-lite because its got a warranty and really good wiring instructions.
About time someone with a clue posted!! 
I'm used to the Sentra guys... you need part number xyz and here is the pdf with the instructions.
I'm used to the Sentra guys... you need part number xyz and here is the pdf with the instructions.
RE: Looking to buy an '06 Dakota
You can change almost all fluids to synthetic... I think frenchy has changed over to synthetic on everything... not 100% sure though.
As far as the electric fan is concerned... I would go with the black magic 180... but I can get a higher flowing puller out of the junkyard. and Wiring is no problem for a guy who is looking into MECP certs... ;-)
As far as the electric fan is concerned... I would go with the black magic 180... but I can get a higher flowing puller out of the junkyard. and Wiring is no problem for a guy who is looking into MECP certs... ;-)
Well, as part of buying the truck, the dealer threw in 2 yrs worth of oil changes. I didn't see it on any of the paperwork and the dealer isn't anywhere near work or home so if they stiff me it's no biggie. I prefer doing it myself as opposed to sitting in a waiting room. If nothing shows in the mail by time the first change is due, I'll switch.
Now, who or what is a Frenchy? I'm only 1/4 French so I don't think it's me.
Now, who or what is a Frenchy? I'm only 1/4 French so I don't think it's me.