I'm looking for a few upgrades for my 04 Dakota 3.7 liter v6 magnum engine.
I'm looking for a cold air intake and anything to help boost my gas mileage.
I know that I'm probably not going to get much, but anything has got to
help. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Glytter77

04 Dakota V6
01 Mustang GT Convertible
01 Firebird Formula
71 Firebird

Does that have a manual clutch fan or electric?

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Laszlo Almasi
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Performance electronics, like Mopar's performance computer, dual exhaust,
intake spacer, performance/type intake and filter, synthetic lubricating
fluids, MSD or comparable ignition system........and the one that will help
the most...........a light foot........:-).


Ed

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First, make sure the engine is in good tune -
plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil. Nothing fancy
there, just good quality stock replacement parts.
I generally use Bosch and Autolite. Remove the
throttle body and give it a good cleaning.

A capaciter ignition like MSD, Crane, Mallory, etc
might gain you 1-2mpg, but don't count on it.

Keep the tailgate up, and use a flat bed cover of
some kind. Caps tend to decrease mileage.

What tires do you have? Oversized and off road
tires can really **** fuel.

Get rid of as much extra weight as you can.

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..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2008 Mustang Coupe - 32mpg
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

You telling him to go on a diet or something? hehehe

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Laszlo Almasi
----Cool Toys (formerly Carolina Watercraft Works)
----Mack Daddy Trailers
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Good tune up with stock parts.
Make sure the tires are in good shape and inflated to the proper pressure.
Don't bother with the "cold air kit". The stock system flows FAR more
air than the engine will ever use and draws it from outside the engine
compartment. 99% of the "cold air kits" get the air from inside the
engine compartment, which is NOT a good place to find cold air.
remove any crap that causes extra drag if possible. Things like roof
mounted light bars, front visors and such.
Learn how to drive for better economy.
Plan your trips so you don't backtrack or make needless trips.
Don't expect miracles. For the most part a truck is a truck and your not
going to get high mileage driving a brick around.

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Steve W.

Its an automatic transmission.

I have a camper shell on it due to me hauling stuff in it for work. the
tires are the same as the stock tires. When I got new ones I didn't change
the size any.

Don't be silly, he's saying to drop all the un-used stuff off the side
of the truck while driving down the interstate.... You know, like
tires on diagnal sides (only needed when you stop if you can keep the
speed up and balance your load properly.....) The engine (only
needed for taking off or when some clutz hits the brake.....), The
passenger seat, the bed, the hood, the fenders, the bumper.... The
tailgate.... Actually, you'd save a lot of time just buying a sheet
of plywood, 4 of those coaster wheels that screw-on, and either a
large rubber band or a rope to tow from another vehichle to get up
speed to about 90 mph on the interstate.... Once up to speed, just
yell "Get out of the way you moron!" and wear leather, folks will
think your in the hell'sAngels.... Oh yeah, I almost forgot.... To
be street legal, you need to have a friend screw in your license plate
to your butt, and you better carry your registration papers and
insurance papers with you....

The transmission has nothing to do with the "fan".

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Laszlo Almasi
----Cool Toys (formerly Carolina Watercraft Works)
----Mack Daddy Trailers
----Ice Angels