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    Default Winter TOTQ 2015-X_HAWAII RT

    Wow- Where do I start? Well, it started in 1997 when I first saw a Ram SS/T. I went to the dealer to price it and it was way out of my budget. In 1998, I got a promotion and the Ram SS/T was still out of my budget. So I ended up buying a used 1997 Dodge Avenger with an in-line 4 cylinder and 5 speed transmission. Man, I thought I was a badass in that thing. Fast forward to 2000, one day after work, I stopped by a different Dodge dealership, half-dressed in my work uniform and all dirty. I test drove an Amber Fire Crew Cab R/T. It’s was everything I wanted in the Ram, just in a smaller package. The Dakota R/T, was a hell of a truck and I was sold! I ran the financial information with the salesman but again, it was out of my budget. We took a look at the price of an RC and BAZINGA, I could make it work! I traded in my Dodge Avenger and drove off with a brand spanking new 2000 Flame Red Dakota R/T. Here we are 14 years, across the Pacific ocean and two states later, I still own it. I also have a 2012 Challenger SRT8 but the Dakota R/T is just a different animal. It just has that feel of raw power and like most of us; we just can’t get rid of it. And because of that, Josh Klein aka Madboy who is genuinely a good person and a great friend lets me store my truck in the Madboy garage. Long live these AWESOME money pits.

    Engine mods
    408 forged stroker (Originally built by SE Performance in 2006 and Refreshed by PIE in 2013), F&B 58mm TB, MP 4bbl M1, 2.02. SE Performance R/T heads, Crower 1.6 adjustable rockers, PIE 226/230 cam, Viper fan, 180 thermostat, MP valve covers w/full length oil baffles, MSD ignition, Spintech mid-length headers, magnaflow mufflers-tied into MBRP Cuda exhaust/roll pan. Innovate LM2 data logger, SCT Tuned by Ryan Hogan. Yes, this is a unicorn motor!
    Interior
    Gen III Viper seats. Nu-image guage face, A/C and headlight switch panel .
    Exterior
    Moore performance SRT hood, Stillen bumpercover, 1 piece clear Depot headlights, tinted windows, Billet antenna, Street Scene Upper and lower grill inserts, MBRP cuda roll pan, SS painted mirrors, painted door & tailgate handles, Innovations Tonneau cover, sporting Madboy’s Replica 20" R/T rims for now.
    Suspension
    Springtech 3” Front lowering springs, Hotchkis rear leaf springs, Hotchkis tuned Bilstein shocks
    Transmission
    Rebuilt with Red eagle parts, Transgo shift kit, PATC 2800 converter
    Rear End
    4.10 gears, Auburn, and LPW Diff cover.
    Parts waiting for install
    Hotchkis sway bars, Kenny Brown X- brace, 20” R/T Replica wheels, Alan Short driveshaft loop, upgrade transmission solenoid, and a BNIB engine harness.

    Thanks to my wife for the support and parts over the years. Thanks to Josh and Danno for their help with install and working out the "little things." Thanks to Flyin' Ryan for tuning and everyone who has help along the way.









    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KxHfZp83XY
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enc13ZHuUII


    '78 Chrysler LeBaron - Gone
    '84 Dodge 600 - Gone
    '96 Dodge Avenger I-4 5 Spd - Gone
    '05 Neon SRT4 - Gone
    '05 Dodge Magnum RT- Gone
    '00 Dak RT- Now in TX
    '12 Challenger SRT8 - Gone
    '16 Charger Scat Pack- Gone
    '22 Ram Rebel 1500

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    Sexy truck dude - even if it is Red


    Josh - 98 BLK RC - Mad Milkshake Maker
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    99 BLK RC - Mad Trash Hauler - sold
    99 DA RC - mad dak - Danno Stole it
    01 SLVR RC - mad sexy - retired - then died
    99 IB RC - mad RT - gone to heaven..



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    Nice looking truck! At times I thought I was seeing my truck's red headed step child!
    Andrew
    1999 IB RC R/T
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    Sounds & looks incredible
    - 99' Dodge Dakota R/T CC -
    - 1 of 4 R/T Moon roof trucks; that I've seen anyway. -
    - Stock Bed, Stock Tailgate. Coming soon...

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    Beautiful for sure!

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    Nice truck man, everything came together nicel . And I like the story!!! Congrats.
    2000 CC R/T She's been around the block a time or two.....

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    Beautiful truck

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    Truck looks great.
    RYAN/TUNED

    Got questions?!? Get the answers ->>> http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showth...estions-thread
    For fastest response please text or email at ryan@frptuning.com ,please no PM's!!!

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    Congrats! Truck looks great!!

    2002 CC R/T
    14.11@95mph

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    Your Truck is everything I hope my truck will be one day. Looks amazing!

    2002 Flame Red RC R/T
    272 RWHP 315 ft/lb TQ
    218/226 Comp Cam, Stage 1 Ported EQ Heads, PRW 1.6 Roller Rockers, PIE Custom Tune, Full spintech exhaust with 3" side exit, 52mm Holley, Ported Kegger, Viper E-Fan, Powerdemon Trans, Hotchkis Springs, Leafs and Sway Bars, R/T 20's, Gen 3 viper seats, Custom "Rejected" State Inspection Sticker
    Plenty More to come

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    Sounds great, Scott! Too bad you can't store it closer! It's hard to catch a nice day to drive it when it's across the sound. Good luck in the voting!
    99 DA CC R/T
    13.97@100 w/modded kegger & ported TB
    12.96 @103
    10:8-1 .30 over forged bottom end
    R/T ported heads
    Detroit locker 4:56 gears
    Built 46RE MSaine 3500 stall Ultra Billet
    http://imgur.com/a/lOVuZ

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    Truck is great man!!!
    How come you sold your CCWs?
    Very tastefully done
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    Proud owner of a Ryan Tuned truck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 66shelby View Post
    Truck is great man!!!
    How come you sold your CCWs?
    Very tastefully done
    Thanks. I sold them when I was still in Hawaii. The roads were bad and I did want to damage them. I hit a good sized pothole and luckily, no damage. I took them off and they sat in my house for a few months before I sold them. I sold them to Bill in Indiana. I believe he sold them. Not sure who has them now.


    '78 Chrysler LeBaron - Gone
    '84 Dodge 600 - Gone
    '96 Dodge Avenger I-4 5 Spd - Gone
    '05 Neon SRT4 - Gone
    '05 Dodge Magnum RT- Gone
    '00 Dak RT- Now in TX
    '12 Challenger SRT8 - Gone
    '16 Charger Scat Pack- Gone
    '22 Ram Rebel 1500

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    Thanks for all the comments, guys!


    '78 Chrysler LeBaron - Gone
    '84 Dodge 600 - Gone
    '96 Dodge Avenger I-4 5 Spd - Gone
    '05 Neon SRT4 - Gone
    '05 Dodge Magnum RT- Gone
    '00 Dak RT- Now in TX
    '12 Challenger SRT8 - Gone
    '16 Charger Scat Pack- Gone
    '22 Ram Rebel 1500

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    Darn!
    I don't blame you, just love those CCWs on your truck
    Defiantly one of my favorite FR trucks!!!
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    Proud owner of a Ryan Tuned truck!

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    I literally get a boner every time I see your truck and not to stir up shit, I was surprised to find out PIE did the refresh on your engine. Glad to see your goals come to fruition and then some
    2000 CC
    11.37@122


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    When my truck grows up it wants to be like yours. I don't have the heart to tell her, she can never be that sexy.

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    Beautiful ride man, congrats!
    Edit: Just wanted to add you have pretty much everything done I'd want done to an R/T, from engine to seats to cuda exhaust. Only thing different is I'd rock viper wheels or ccw's!
    1999 R/T CC Flame Red (what's left of the paint)
    //SHAKER// 408 Forged // TKO600 5spd // Spintech-Mids // HiPoTek 106 LOPEYCAM // FRP Tuned //

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    Congratulations to Scott Trotter- X_HAWAII RT on winning 2015 TOTY.


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    Beautiful and deserving R/T!
    Congrats!

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    Nice job Scott!!! One day when mine grows up it wants to be like yours! Clean truck man!


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