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

----- Original Message -----
From: <440superbee@comc...>
To: "David Salamone" <shelbydodge@mind...>
Cc: "sdml" <shelby-dodge@sdml...>
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
>
> --
> 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
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "David Salamone" <shelbydodge@mind...>
>
>> 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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