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Old 07-21-2011, 03:24 PM
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Again, the Dak tows the race car, so this should still be allowed in this section.

Removal of the factory (90s) automatic seatbelt, head unit, and speakers resulted in roughly 30lbs of dead weight. I fabbed some carbon sections for the new switch panel, head unit delete, and speaker deletes.

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Shot of the gauges and new switch panel/head unit delete.

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Close up of the head unit delete/switch panel.

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Tuning-manship for the big boys.
 

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ive done the same thing.....but in my dak.
 
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ive done the same thing.....but in my dak.
No ****!

donkeypunch, will that aem engine management device work on our dakota's?
 
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donkeypunch, will that aem engine management device work on our dakota's?
My particular AEM accepts the 1G dsm wiring harness, so, no. But, I believe there is an AEM unit that will be compatible with out trucks. If I recall correctly, it's a universal piggy back unit that can control fuel, timing, and all the logistics for boost compensation.
 
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that race car looks pretty sweet...any other pictures??
 
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Yea, lets see the outside!
 
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Along the reduced weight=faster times, I wish I could fix up the passenger seat like the rear seats in my wifes van. Pull a lever and presto! Out comes the seat! I bet that would be a whole lot of weight.
 



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