Re: SD> Shelby Dakota computer

[Larry Carlson]

   From my Shelby Performance "High Performance Parts and Accessories" 
catalog dated 1/90, I find a 318 Performance Kit which included the "engine 
control computer recalibrated for premium fuel only".  I believe it was only 
intended to be used with the larger TBI unit (from a 360) and "low 
restriction muffler", all of which came with the computer.  Catalog Part 
#7108.

   You can find all the fan control thermostats and stuff you need to 
bypass the D150 computer in a Jeg's or (the other speed parts mail-order 
company which I can't recommend) Summit Racing catalog.  Be Cool, Flexalite, 
Jegs, Painless Wiring... they all have thermostat kits.  The Flex-a-lite kit 
that adjusts fan speed from 60% to 100% might be nice on a Shelby Dakota, 
because full-bore dual fans sounds like an F-105 taxiing out.  Jegs catalog 
number 400-31165.  You might need 2 of them, since you have two fans, but, 
what the heck, they're only $82... each.  Better check with Flex-a-lite 
first, to see if they will work with your fans.

   Larry

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To: "David Salamone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: SD> Shelby Dakota computer


David,
   The other stock computers that can work is the one from the 1989 D150. 
He will have to make sure the truck is optioned the same way.  I don't 
have this confirmed, but things like cruise control and power windows all 
called for a different flash from the factory.  I have a Shelby Dakota 
(for sale) and at one time I was going to add power windows.  The service 
tech at a local dealership told me I couldn't use the factory parts for 
the above reason.  The Shelby computer also modified the lockup in the 
stall converter and the shift points for the transmission.  The electric 
fan control is the major difference that has to be overcome.  The other 
stuff will just change how the truck performs.  Which is not that great 
anyway by today's standards.

    You mention an "MP" computer...is that Mopar Performance?  I am not 
aware of one.  Do you have the part number?

Rob

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Current Rides:
1989 Shelby Dakota #883 Red
1969 Superbee 440/4-spd

Past Rides
1992 IROC Daytona V6/5-spd
1988 Lancer Shelby TII/5-spd

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From: "David Salamone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Does anyone have a replacement source for the 1989 Shelby Dakota 
computer? One
of my customers is in need of a replacement (either stock or MP version) 
and
he's not sure where to locate one.

As a last ditch alternative I've heard that a regular stock computer from 
the
era will work but you have to manually wire up the front electric 
radiator
fans. Which stock computer would be used for that?

David Salamone
Positive Impressions
PO Box 441761
Jacksonville, FL 32222
904-388-4040
www.unleashedbyshelby.com

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