John McKinney

Name:

John McKinney

Location:

CA

Email Address:

bigmopar4x4@yahoo.com

Age:

32

Other Vehicles:

1974 Dodge Ramcharger '99 5.9L with Vortech Supercharger, 46RE, '89 NP241 transfer case, 5" lift, 35's, Dana 60's F/R with 4.88's Ox-Locker/Spool, 6 point cage etc.

Previous Vehicles:

Other 1970 Chargers
1977 Dodge Ramcharger 440 4" Lift etc.
1982 Plymouth Turismo Autocrosser w/ modified 2.2L turbo from a Shelby GLH

Other hobbies:

All Mopars!!!!!!
Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Camping

Occupation:

Field Service Rep

Year:

1998

Drivetrain:

4x4

Engine:

V8 - 318ci

Transmission:

Manual

Designation:

Sport+

Body:

Club Cab

Options:

Real men don't have power windows!!, but everything else.

Mileage:

67,000 mi

Completed modifications:

Lock Right locker in the rear axle.
5.5" Tuff Country suspension lift
33" Pro Comp MT's
40 series Flowmaster
Flipped rear U-bolts for better ground clearance
McKinney designed, Eureka Fabrication 10 gauge Stainless Steel custom skid plate.
Crane HI-6TRC ignition with boost retard.
Vortech S-Trim Supercharger

Modifications in progress:

Charge cooler for Supercharger

Planned modifications:

Ramsey Platinum 9500 Winch. On board air.

If money were no object:

Dana 60's Front and rear, screw this IFS stuff!!

Horsepower:

273 at wheels (measurement)

Torque:

317 at wheels (measurement)

0 to 60:

8.0..on 33's! (measurement) (measurement)

Skidpad:

Yeah right!!

Performance comments:

Dyno #'s were from a Mustang Dynomometer....probably equal to 300 hp, 350 ft lbs. on a Dyno Jet Dynomometer.

Pictures:

http://www.twistedbits.net/~jon/www/dakota/pics/mckinney01.jpg
http://www.twistedbits.net/~jon/www/dakota/pics/mckinney05.jpg
http://www.twistedbits.net/~jon/www/dakota/pics/mckinney06.jpg
http://www.twistedbits.net/~jon/www/dakota/pics/mckinney07.jpg
http://www.twistedbits.net/~jon/www/dakota/pics/mckinney08.jpg

Pictures description:

1 - My 98 Dakota 4X4 on my canal Rd.
2 and 3-The new and improved Dakota with 5.5" Tuff Country lift kit
4- The before picture
5- The after picture..............sweet!