Nater

I'm driving along just after getting my '95L back from the shop (checking brakes, no biggie), and I see a R/T come up on my ars fast. He was trying to get in the next lane to race, but to no avail. Finally, two lights down the road we get to pull up besides each other at a red. All I see is his passenger look over and grin. I couldn't see the driver (he's a little ahead of me at the light). Then the driver wipes his hands and we wait for the light. No rev-ing or jumping takes place.

The light turns green and we're off. I squeal tires a little, I dunno if he did too. I get a little jump on him, his grill is aligned w/ my front tire. It's even from there to shutdown. A thumbs up to him and a wave from him and we go our separate ways. Still not having seen his face. That is the strange part about it. Usually a look or a nod from the driver before or after the race but nothing. Still a good race in my book!

Now I have always been told (by my friend who owns a gen2 and the previous owner, also a friend) that my L would beat a stock R/T no problem so that's my delima. His R/T was different. It was painted white with two black stripes down the center of the truck. He could of also had a different hood on it, like one on a Viper where toward the end it has a "hole" scooping in toward the engine. Didn't get a good look at it tho so I can't be for certain. Is this custom or factory???? If that is custom I would feel better because that would mean that there could be some money in the engine too . I'm hoping some of y'all R/T owners out there would chime in too with your opinions on the race and his truck. I just wish I coulda caught him at the next light to talk. Just a theory to make me feel better, but it is possible that he could of been pissed that he didn't blow me away like he thought he would so he didn't look over after the race and took a right turn. Just a theory . Thanks.

Nathan

Hamrhead

Two black stripes huh? Maybe they do make Horsepower afterall! j/k

Sounds like a good run with a cool fellow sport trucker! They should all end with a thumbs up from both sides.

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Mike Hague
'99 Lightning (Blk) #1909 13.36@102.26
'95 Cobra R #58 13.18@106+ FOR SALE! E-Mail at Hamrhead@netcarrier.com
'91 GMC Syclone #480 12.0's@111.5,,,so far

Gitchi Manitou

If they're both stock, it can go either way.

Nater

I'm somewhat beyond stock. I guess he was too.

JohnnyBzCCRT

No special hoods from the factory, so it was aftermarket. If functional (not all are), he at least had cold air. Who knows what else.


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Black '99 CC R/T - Shaker, Powerslots, Accel
Black '98 WS6 Ragtop 6M -Speedster-Tonneau, Pro 5.0, HPP3, MTI+K&N, custom sub, ....
Red/Blk '68 Cutlass S

Intense R/T

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nater:
[B]I'm driving along just after getting my '95L back from the shop (checking brakes, no biggie), and I see a R/T come up on my ars fast. He was trying to get in the next lane to race, but to no avail. Finally, two lights down the road we get to pull up besides each other at a red. All I see is his passenger look over and grin. I couldn't see the driver (he's a little ahead of me at the light). Then the driver wipes his hands and we wait for the light. No rev-ing or jumping takes place.

The light turns green and we're off. I squeal tires a little, I dunno if he did too. I get a little jump on him, his grill is aligned w/ my front tire. It's even from there to shutdown. A thumbs up to him and a wave from him and we go our separate ways. Still not having seen his face. That is the strange part about it. Usually a look or a nod from the driver before or after the race but nothing. Still a good race in my book!

Now I have always been told (by my friend who owns a gen2 and the previous owner, also a friend) that my L would beat a stock R/T no problem so that's my delima. His R/T was different. It was painted white with two black stripes down the center of the truck. He could of also had a different hood on it, like one on a Viper where toward the end it has a "hole" scooping in toward the engine. Didn't get a good look at it tho so I can't be for certain. Is this custom or factory???? If that is custom I would feel better because that would mean that there could be some money in the engine too . I'm hoping some of y'all R/T owners out there would chime in too with your opinions on the race and his truck. I just wish I coulda caught him at the next light to talk. Just a theory to make me feel better, but it is possible that he could of been pissed that he didn't blow me away like he thought he would so he didn't look over after the race and took a right turn. Just a theory . Thanks.

I think most R/T owners know that Stock for Stock the L is quicker than the R/T, however, the L comes with a Blower while the R/T does not. That R/T has most likely had some motor work, unless you are having problems with your L. The Hood is not Stock. You have all kinds of aftermarket hoods available for the Dakota's. A Stock R/T Regular Cab will run low 15's to high 14's, while a Club Cab will run mid 15's. Stock against Stock you should have easily walked away from him. I would say he had some Nitrous or a Blower because of your truck having a Blower.

Intense R/T

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nater:
[B]I'm driving along just after getting my '95L back from the shop (checking brakes, no biggie), and I see a R/T come up on my ars fast. He was trying to get in the next lane to race, but to no avail. Finally, two lights down the road we get to pull up besides each other at a red. All I see is his passenger look over and grin. I couldn't see the driver (he's a little ahead of me at the light). Then the driver wipes his hands and we wait for the light. No rev-ing or jumping takes place.

The light turns green and we're off. I squeal tires a little, I dunno if he did too. I get a little jump on him, his grill is aligned w/ my front tire. It's even from there to shutdown. A thumbs up to him and a wave from him and we go our separate ways. Still not having seen his face. That is the strange part about it. Usually a look or a nod from the driver before or after the race but nothing. Still a good race in my book!

Now I have always been told (by my friend who owns a gen2 and the previous owner, also a friend) that my L would beat a stock R/T no problem so that's my delima. His R/T was different. It was painted white with two black stripes down the center of the truck. He could of also had a different hood on it, like one on a Viper where toward the end it has a "hole" scooping in toward the engine. Didn't get a good look at it tho so I can't be for certain. Is this custom or factory???? If that is custom I would feel better because that would mean that there could be some money in the engine too . I'm hoping some of y'all R/T owners out there would chime in too with your opinions on the race and his truck. I just wish I coulda caught him at the next light to talk. Just a theory to make me feel better, but it is possible that he could of been pissed that he didn't blow me away like he thought he would so he didn't look over after the race and took a right turn. Just a theory . Thanks.

I think most R/T owners know that Stock for Stock the L is quicker than the R/T, however, the L comes with a Blower while the R/T does not. That R/T has most likely had some motor work, unless you are having problems with your L. The Hood is not Stock. You have all kinds of aftermarket hoods available for the Dakota's. A Stock R/T Regular Cab will run low 15's to high 14's, while a Club Cab will run mid 15's. Stock against Stock you should have easily walked away from him. I would say he had some Nitrous or a Blower because of your truck having a Blower.



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2000 Intense Blue Club Cab R/T -
[IMG]Snug Top Tonneu Cover, Clear Lens Front and Rear, Keystone Ram Air Hood (functional), Painted Handles & Mirrors, Proglass Cuda Roll Pan, Bed Rug, Caltracts, 2" Front,4" Rear Western Chassis Drop, 4" Stroke Crank from MP, Diamond Racing Pistons, Crane Cam's Custom Grind, M-1 Intake, 4 Barrel Throttle Body, R/T Heads with Big Valves, Crane Roller Rockers, Mopar Headers Cermanic Coated, Mopar Valve Covers, Split Second Box, 425 HP and 470 Ft/lb., 2800 Stall Converter, Best 1/4 - 13.00, Best MPH in 1/4 - 108.47, All Motor Work Performed by: Jon Davis/ J.D. Rod Services/ 765-348-4386
http://blackdakrt.com/pics/williams/Heartland%205.jpg[/IMG]

Intense R/T

Sorry For The Double Post!

Nater

I doubt he has nitrous or a blower, cuz I don't . I own a gen1 which is N/A for now. I'll probably run into him again so I'll ask him then. Well at least his truck wasn't stock, cuz if it was then my L needs some serious tunning. Thanks again.

Johnny, what does the CC stand for? BTW, nice truck, like the shaker!

[This message has been edited by Nater (edited 12-29-2001).]

MO351

Intense: Only the 99-02 GEN 2 Lightnings are supercharged. The 93-95 GEN 1 Lightnings are N/A 351s. Nater has a GEN 1.

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Adam B.
1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019
A few more L pics

shakerboy

CC=club cab. an option lightnings DON'T have hehehe sorry. those hoods are sometimes NON-functional, so i couldn't say if he was stock or not. i don't know if you posted this, but what mods do YOU have. that might help clear up what he has.



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SHAKER
99 flame red club cab R/T 14.335 @ 94.90
273.4 RWHP
DRTC #31
HTTP://INDUSTRIAL1320.8M.COM
..NOBODY WITH A GOOD CAR NEEDS TO BE JUSTIFIED....

shakerboy

and no, i'm not johnny hehehehe but i have a shaker (i was one of the first) and the DRTC knows me AS shaker....so i had to reply!!!

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SHAKER
99 flame red club cab R/T 14.335 @ 94.90
273.4 RWHP
DRTC #31
HTTP://INDUSTRIAL1320.8M.COM
..NOBODY WITH A GOOD CAR NEEDS TO BE JUSTIFIED....

Intense R/T

[QUOTE]Originally posted by shakerboy:
[B]and no, i'm not johnny hehehehe but i have a shaker (i was one of the first) and the DRTC knows me AS shaker....so i had to reply!!!

I know you as "Mine" hehehe

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2000 Intense Blue Club Cab R/T -
Snug Top Tonneu Cover, Clear Lens Front and Rear, Keystone Ram Air Hood (functional), Painted Handles & Mirrors, Proglass Cuda Roll Pan, Bed Rug, Caltracts, 2" Front,4" Rear Western Chassis Drop, 4" Stroke Crank from MP, Diamond Racing Pistons, Crane Cam's Custom Grind, M-1 Intake, 4 Barrel Throttle Body, R/T Heads with Big Valves, Crane Roller Rockers, Mopar Headers Cermanic Coated, Mopar Valve Covers, Split Second Box, 425 HP and 470 Ft/lb., 2800 Stall Converter, Best 1/4 - 13.00, Best MPH in 1/4 - 108.47, All Motor Work Performed by: Jon Davis/ J.D. Rod Services/ 765-348-4386

Hamrhead

Intense,
That's a KILLER pic!
Think I can smell the burnin' rubber and race gas fumes from here!

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Mike Hague
'99 Lightning (Blk) #1909 13.36@102.26
'95 Cobra R #58 13.18@106+ FOR SALE! E-Mail at Hamrhead@netcarrier.com
'91 GMC Syclone #480 12.0's@111.5,,,so far

Intense R/T

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hamrhead:
[B]Intense,
That's a KILLER pic!
Think I can smell the burnin' rubber and race gas fumes from here!

Thanks! Man it looks like you like to travel fast with those three rides.