.....Hi Dakota RT members,
Some years ago, my company manufactured 5 & 6-speed transmission kits for Dakota. We discontinued these in 2006, primarily due to cost of the 6-speed kit, and the many variations of Dakota which created complexity in the build and service.
As an original owner of one of the first Dakota R/T built (actually have a first article tag on one of my interior parts), I wanted to bring this product back - for the community and self.
So, I am refocused on a limited production 6-speed kit utilizing an inhouse remanufactured T56 for the 5.9L Dakota R/T only - no other engine variants (4.7, 5.7, 318, etc). By using a reman T56 and limiting options, I am hopeful to control the costs to an attractive price point.
I would like some help from the forum to implement a sticky post with a POLL, so I can understand your expectations.
If someone can send me an email to skeisler at keislerauto dot com and let me know how to proceed, that would be a big help.
My truck will have the first 6-speed kit within a few more weeks.
I am looking at doing this as a comemerative special edition celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the Dakota R/T. I have nearly completed a resto-mod of my 1998 R/T, and look forward to driving it again.
My truck could possibly be at the Dakota R/T Nationals event for show and demonstration. I will be at the Mopar Nationals the weekend before in Columbus OH, so I am uncertain if I could attend this event, but possibly one of my staff or a member of the Tremec staff.
Best Regards,