2000 Dodge Dakota R/T Build Thread

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Nice! I like the blue behind the black

[ramthis9501]

Me too. I'm finally getting to the point where I'm happy with how it looks. Now time for new shocks, bigger efan and a tune.

Forgot to mention that I removed the clutch fan and am just running the stock efan for now.

[ramthis9501]

Swapped grilles with a buddy last night for the stock Dakota grille. I like the look a whole lot better.



Also swapped air intakes. Went back to a cold air intake and I noticed a significant difference in the way in ran just on the drive home.

Got a chance to run against a 4th gen single cab Hemi Ram and pulled it by over a length

I got a performance e-fan on the way so that's next on the list!

[myoung84]

Much better! Now get some paint on that front bumper!

[ramthis9501]

Got something else in mind for that...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

So much better.

You raced a 4th Gen Hemi RC and won?

[ramthis9501]

As far as I know it was a Hemi. Definitely sounded like one when he hit the throttle.

[Okiespaniels]

Originally Posted by ramthis9501 As far as I know it was a Hemi. Definitely sounded like one when he hit the throttle.

Seems possible... power to weight ratio is better on the Dakota...although I sense growing animosity.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Okiespaniels Seems possible... power to weight ratio is better on the Dakota...although I sense growing animosity.

i don't know about that they aren't "too" much heavier than the dakotas around 700 lbs give or take curb weight but those 360s weren't known for high hp stock for stock they are down 145 hp in stock trim you're about 12lbs per hp for the ram and 16 for the dakota i understand coltons isn't "stock" but no way to know hp ratings bc it hasn't dyno'd to equal a ram power/weight he would need to have around 335 hp i am VERY impressed with a RCSB 4th gen hemi truck btw lol

[ramthis9501]

I've honestly watched a RCSB Hemi run around a 15.2 before.