Next POSSIBLE victim....

[chad]

Make sure you share the build!
(I am also getting ready to start my first one in a long time myself)

I put gas in it today and the pump stopped at 75 bucks as it said it would... Ended up moving the needle form 1/4 tank to 3/4 tank..... Holy shit.....

That could cut into funding.

[wheelieking71]

ehhh, its just a bigger tank than your used to. Did your Dakota have a V8 in it?

[papacueball]

In those trucks, the first half of the tank lasts forever, second half about 15 minutes.

[chad]

With a Kenne Bell, it was a little monster.

It was a very limited production vehicle sold to specialty dealers. It was nuts before the SC, then the lightning came out with a supercharger and I was not about to be one upped.

Officially called the Dakota Magnum R/T by Mopar Performance. Had a 318 built and tuned by Mopar Performance, tri-Y headers, 5 speed and a 390 rear end. It will be getting a frame-off restore by it's new owner.

[chad]

In those trucks, the first half of the tank lasts forever, second half about 15 minutes.

Fortunately the Civic is VERY linear. I forgot about the GM funnel shaped tanks. Been about 15-20 years since the Monte Carlo burnt down.

[wheelieking71]

So, the Dak got what? 10-14mpg on a good day? (I had a 96' 4x4 with a 360, it got 10)
You should see low to mid 20's in the chebby if you have a light foot. High teens if you drive like my old-lady.

And with proper care, the 4.3 should last forever! Change the oil every 3k with dino, 5k with synth. Don't ever over-heat it. Check the codes every few months. Great engine (this coming from a hard-core mopar guy)

[chad]

The Dakota got 21-22 on the highway, 16ish in town.

I've seen 4.3's go forever. Switching to synthetic tonight. I don't drive it hard at all. The way it feels just does not promote it


I'll probably go over the TIME to change the oil before the miles

[wheelieking71]

WOW, your DAK was easy on gas. Mine was terrible, and the reason I sold it.

[chad]

WOW, your DAK was easy on gas. Mine was terrible, and the reason I sold it.

You didn't really have to use the gas pedal.....Just curl your toes.

If I drove it like a dick it was BAD.

[chad]

Pulled the sub out of the other truck, Pic taken with a .3 micropixel potato.



Had to order a re-foam kit.