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You can have that problem with aluminum and steel too. My father had an old Korean War army truck that he modified for a snowplow. He made thick...

Yes, anti-seize with aluminum to stainless is a MUST! I rarely install ANY bolt without anti-seize or some sort of thread sealant anymore.

For posterity.. https://www.mecum.com/lots/1097805/2000-dodge-dakota-r-t-pickup/

Is that one of the original Golden West ProCharger kits? Hope you don't have regrets later. Someone's going to be happy. Worth every penny. Great...

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Today I sold my truck at Mecum (T279). Had this one for 23 years. Great truck! The good news is, if you have a super clean truck without rust the...

Be careful with stainless bolts in aluminium. When aluminum and stainless steel come into contact with each other, there is a risk of galvanic...

I ran ARP bolts for my Spintech headers. They sell "Reduced Wrenching" bolts that have a smaller hex head which help for clearance issues. A 3/8-16...

Yeah, I'd like to see a pic of yours if you can.

You can try drilling the header flange bolt holes another size larger, so the bolts don't bind so much, and are better able to go in straight,...

I cut my hood about the same as you have marked. I made a radius type cut at the back edge for my round air filter. I'll try to take a picture of it...

Hey Mike. Sent you a PM about the trans setup. Very interested.

Yes? 3" for normal trucks, 2" for R/Ts. ...

Are those belt tech leaf springs a full 3 inch drop for a regular Dakota or are they 2 inch for our r/t’s

$365 for Belltech's was easy enough to slap them in and call it a day. Sits about 1" higher though. I do plan to take the Hotchkis springs to a shop...

Yea, if you look closely at the broken piece, it looks as though half was already partially split (rusted).

YEP! I forgot about the crossing too, don't ever travel on that stretch. New-ish paved road by my work (45mph zone). Smooth road with normal looking...

I wasn't going to but when I saw how great condition they were in I figured I would. I did buy one replacement valve from rock auto just to see if it...

If you've tried the above stuff and it hasn't resolved, it could be the crank sensor going south.

I wouldn't recommend using old valves on new heads - the old valves have seen a good amount of abuse, even under gentle engine conditions. I also...

TPS shouldn't have two grounds - if you do, one wire is shorting out. You should have a 5V supply wire (Pin 1), the signal wire (Pin 2), and a...

You never specified which M1 -- 2bbl or 4bbl. A 2bbl M1 loses little low end compared to a kegger, but a 4bbl is like taking the wind out of your...

Yes. The shop will measure the valve stem and valve guide. The difference will be your clearance.

It was base of 1.6 but had specs for both I had 1.7s on the truck already with stock cam and heads air gap fi intake headers and a can tune she would...

Oh so when I bring them the bare heads I gotta bring all the valves too

Any time the guides a sized, a valve job is also required.

It would be a little pricy but I’d be willing to work it out with a serious buyer. PM sent.