David R.

Name:

David R.

Location:

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Email Address:

drd892@aol.com

Age:

56

Other Vehicles:

1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Automatic
(Has many of the same modifications as the Dakota)

Previous Vehicles:

Too many to list. All have been Chrysler Products
since 1965. (Includes 3 Race Cars for NHRA/IHRA)

Other hobbies:

Computers, Traveling, Work.

Occupation:

Warehouse Manager,
Daimler Chrysler
Detroit Axle Plant
Annex Building
Detroit, Michigan.

Year:

1997

Drivetrain:

4x2

Engine:

V8 - 318ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Designation:

Sport

Body:

Club Cab

Options:

Just about everything except OverHead Console.
Got a Power Sunroof instead.

Additional info:

Truck was delivered April 25, 1997
Reason for High Mileage is numerous
trips from Sterling Heights to North Chicago
and Southeast Oklahoma.

Mileage:

48,000

Completed modifications:

P255/70X15 Speed Rated Tires
Welded rear swaybar to axle (was clamped)
Borg Warner Brass Cap and Rotor
Accell 8mm wiring, Champion Gold Truck Plugs
K&N 10X3 FABM Intake
Flowmaster 2-chamber Cat Back Duals
Custom Built TransGo 4-speed Automatic AMSOIL Lub
Hayden Cooler
3.92 Dana PowerLoc
RedLine Waterwetter
Door Window Shades
Full Ziebart Protection
Stone Guards
TrailMaster N7 Shocks, Poly E Bushings
Raybostes High Performance Front and Rear Brakes
Precision Heavy Duty U-Joints
180 Degree Thermostat
A/C Inferred Leak Detection
MOPAR Aluminum Magnum Valve Covers
Dodge Bedliner
SportMaster Tonneau Cover
Cedar Wood Bed Divider
Power Sun Roof

Modifications in progress:

None that I can think of.

Planned modifications:

Will install the MOPAR Performance Computer
when available.

If money were no object:

Probably nothing. Believe it or not, I like the
truck the way it is.

Additional modification comments:

My truck is rock solid, comfortable, reliable, handles
well and is fast enough. Think I'll leave it alone.
I do not race the truck on the track.

Horsepower:

235 (estimate)

Torque:

310 (estimate)

0 to 60:

unknown

Quarter mile:

unknown

Top speed:

unknown

Skidpad:

unknown