Darren Asuncion

Name:

Darren Asuncion

Location:

Most of the year : Fairbanks, Alaska. Going to the University of Alaska - Fairbanks.
"Home": Kodiak, Alaska. This is where I graduated from HS, and the last place the USCG sent my family before my dad retired.

Email Address:

dakotaguy1999@yahoo.com

Home Page:

http://www.as.uaf.edu/~fsdaa1

Age:

24

Other Vehicles:

1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D

Previous Vehicles:

1992 Plymouth Acclaim
1986 Toyota 4runner
1971 VW Superbeetle 1600cc
1982 VW Rabbit 1.7l
1984 Dodge Caravan
1993 Plymouth Duster 3.0l V6, A-604
1984 Toyota Camry

Other hobbies:

I like outdoorsy stuff - 4wheelin', fishing, hiking, camping, snowboarding. I also like taking pics and working on PCs when I have some free time.
Of course I've always tinkered with cars...and will continue to do so!

Occupation:

I'm a University Student majoring in Computer Science. I've got my degree in Automotive Technology and used to work at a Jeep/Chrysler dealership (lot guy, then parts guy, then PDI guy, then apprentice tech and finally as a full-technician) when I lived in Colorado.

During the summers I work at the USCG ISC Kodiak Motorpool as an automotive technician.

Year:

1999

Drivetrain:

4x4

Engine:

V8 - 318ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Designation:

Sport+

Body:

Club Cab

Options:

Sport Plus group, Convienience package, Heavy Duty Service Group, Light Group, 4 wheel ABS, anti-spin differential, Tire and Handling group, Skid plate package.

Additional info:

Winterized for the -60 degree F Fairbanks winters - Battery Warmer, Engine Block heater, Transmission and Engine oil pan heaters.

Mileage:

68,000 miles

Completed modifications:

-Power 5x7 Mirrors (forgot to order it w/ the truck! Winter '99).
-Mopar tow hitch w/ hitch wiring (Winter '99).
-Mopar front tow hook package (Winter '99).
-Mopar snapless soft tonneau cover (9/00).
-BF Goodrich AT K/O (9/00).
-Designtech Autocommand remote start/alarm/keyless entry (1/01).
-Omega power door locks (1/01).
-Century "Royal" truck cap for use during winter (6/02).
-Hypertech Power Programmer III (6/03).
-Westin Safari Bar with Hella 500 driving lights (8/03)

Planned modifications:

-Flowmaster Force II cat-back
-FMS 19lb/hr injectors
-Mopar R/T Camshaft, MPI manifold
-anything else to make the engine more powerful/fuel efficient
-Leather steering wheel (forgot to order that option too!)

If money were no object:

Make it a 5.9 R/T "4x4". Locking Diff's all around, add a supercharger, maybe a lift...

Horsepower:

230 (published info)

Torque:

300 (published info)

0 to 60:

9.5 (estimate)

Top speed:

112 (published info)

Pictures:

http://www.dakota-truck.net/PICS/asuncion01.jpg
http://www.dakota-truck.net/PICS/asuncion02.jpg
http://www.dakota-truck.net/PICS/asuncion03.jpg
http://www.dakota-truck.net/PICS/asuncion04.jpg

Pictures description:

Some misc. pictures of my Dak.