Greetings fellow Dakota owners-First I would like to ask, I would like a little more performance from my QC -ST MODEL.Whats the most bang for the buck-I realize these trucks are pretty hefty-this V-6 doesnt likethe hills that much.(glad I got the 3.92 gears) mileage runs from 12.5 pulling a small trailer to around 20 ifI stay around 45 MPH& dont try to keep up with traffic.One reason I have this truck is because of the deal I got.I understand now why they cutting such deals on these trucks-Kevin

 

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Intake>Exhaust>PowerWire>Autolite plugs>Fastman TB>Jet stage 1 or 2

 

I haven't updated it in a while but you can find some links to threads on all of that stuff here: https://dodgeforum.com/m_929248/tm.htm

 

Thanks, I actually like this truck.With the LSD it really goes good in the snow.Kevin

 

Nice links thanx-Maybe we can all get together online and give Dodge some very helpful advice-I see they have done one of my ideas on the 08.I used to give Nissan a rough time and what do you know they improved their product-Some of these companys appreciate feedback-Kevin

 

Some companies actively seek customer feedback (Toyota) while others could care less (most American companies) and it reflects in sales and customer satisfaction...

 

That might change now, though...with the former Toyota CEO (or something...not sure if he was the CEO)...either way, he might implement Toyota customer service standards. Certainly couldn't hurt.

 

Well guys here is my take on the way Dakotas should be-keep running the excellent sales incentives(believe me price does matter) I see they are already starting to get sensible on engine choices-the upgrade should be the Hi-Po V-8 and the base engine needs to be the 24 Valve 4.0 V-6.Shed around 3 to 400 # and maybe offer a 4.11 or 4.30 gearset(3.55) should be base.Lsd should be standard.Make the rear bumper a bit stronger-consider a 6ft bed option on QC's-narrow down the trim level choices.A larger glovebox please-factory spray in bedliner and other things-Guys please add to the list.The squeaking wheel gets the grease-Free Erg