Mike Ellis

Name:

Mike Ellis

Location:

Redford, MI

Email Address:

mike92dakota@netscape.net

Age:

32

Other Vehicles:

1997 Plymouth Breeze (the family rig)

Previous Vehicles:

1993 Dodge Dakota 4X4 LE (The one that started it all)
1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z (Intercooled Turbo)
1984 Dodge Charger High Output 2.2L

Other hobbies:

Model railroading (HO scale)
Turning wrenches on 'da truck

Occupation:

Design Engineer

Year:

1992

Drivetrain:

4x4

Engine:

V8 - 318ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Designation:

LE

Body:

Club Cab

Options:

power windows, power locks, power mirrors, ps, pb, tilt,
cruise, air, towing package

Additional info:

I am the second owner of this truck. The original owner put
alot of highway miles on it, but it still runs like new.
Uses no oil, has little rust (both underneath and body-wise)
Still runs and pulls strong.

Mileage:

200,000 plus

Completed modifications:

Bigger tires, BF Goodrich All Terrain's
Rancho RS5000 shocks (all 4 corners)
Exelerator dual exhuast
K & N filter system
(not much with a family budget)

Modifications in progress:

Finish up DrawTite Class II installation
(Towing with the bumper is a joke)

Planned modifications:

Magnum valve covers
MSD ignition upgrade
Brush guard (if I can ever find one)

If money were no object:

4 inch suspension lift
360 crate motor (headers, intake, cam, etc....)
Bigger tires, rims, etc....
Paint job

Additional modification comments:

The original owner painted the truck just before he sold it.
It originally was two tone blue and silver, now it's teal
and white. Still trying to figure that one out. (estimate) (estimate)

Performance comments:

Still trying to get some numbers.