The COOLEST Factory Mini Truck You've NEVER Seen!

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In this video, I introduce you to the DAKODER, my 2002 Dodge Dakota RCSB with a factory V8 and manual transmission! We build a gnarly custom true-dual exhaust and add some bolt-ons before testing its quarter mile time against the Dakota R/T, its well-known counterpart!
DISCLAIMER: All action filmed in Mexico on closed courses using professionals, edited with AI and CGI. Please do not attempt anything I do.
Love you all!

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@ethancollins8201 13 күн бұрын

Tom, I'll never forget this truck. The Decoder is the truck we went on our first date in. It's where we did more than "hand stuff." It's where I learned about your birth mark. In a way you could say...... it decoded the firewall that you had put up around your heart. Ps. The restraining order still applies. Please stop sending your Uncle Terry and I feet pics.

@L42776 13 күн бұрын

It only gets harder 🫣

@paradiseprod6153 13 күн бұрын

😭

@ItsJustBIaze 13 күн бұрын

@@L42776same

@admiralrustyshackleford119 13 күн бұрын

Would you be willing to forward those feet pics?? Asking for a friend of course... 😂

@holeshot1721 13 күн бұрын

10 year statute of limitations is over its all fair game!! See you under the bleachers at our favorite park modnight boo 😒 💜

@jozsef6453 13 күн бұрын

Bro made a whole ass movie for the intro again

@mordy2085 13 күн бұрын

Usual tom

@JUNEBUGLLC 12 күн бұрын

An I am all for it 😁

@SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC 13 күн бұрын

Man look at this man guys he didnt let us down. He posted the AD for speedys but still posted an actual video for us! Thanks Tom we appreciate you

@KDMarine 13 күн бұрын

Had a 4.7 Dakota for 8 years. That hood slam brought back nostalgia😂

@ClaytonLikesCars 13 күн бұрын

I was like "that's a nice shot of those deer" and then the freaking tiger pops up 😂😅

@HourRomanticist 13 күн бұрын

One time while I was out on a nature walk I saw Tom coming out of the woods with a grizzly bear on his back and a bloody knife in his other hand. He really loves the woods.

@ReynardCalcifius 13 күн бұрын

I'm not a truck or American muscle guy at all, but damn do I get hyped when I see a new Tom upload

@damianlindsey6177 13 күн бұрын

Then what are you into? Please don't say euro cars.....

@jackson4269 13 күн бұрын

Im not either… ive really been coming around to them after watching tom though

@nutsack 12 күн бұрын

@@damianlindsey6177 whats wrong with euro cars lol

@cesarsalazar5049 12 күн бұрын

@@damianlindsey6177”JDM”🥴

@ericschatz4943 12 күн бұрын

@@damianlindsey6177 classic hater take

@erikandersen2146 13 күн бұрын

GOD DAMN ITS GOOD TO BE A TOM'S REFURB FAN! GOD BLESS

@brianmosleyb9104 13 күн бұрын

REFURBIA...FUCK YEAH!

@brianmosleyb9104 13 күн бұрын

I'm proud to be a refurbian 🇺🇲

@yaboi7120 13 күн бұрын

Amen

@ECODE_01 13 күн бұрын

Amen brotha

@jackperry9369 13 күн бұрын

How can u use God's name in vain ? Then say God bless ? Wow 😮

@linkavichchamofskee5519 13 күн бұрын

In 2002-03 my grandfather had a silver quad cab 4.7/5 spd sport. Was a badass truck back then. For a guy in his mid 70s we had a blast in that truck.

@The1JBanks 2 күн бұрын

That was a factory option for sure my dad had. 4.7 with the 5 speed I loved that truck

@srtmetal7647 12 күн бұрын

This vid was for me. Had 3 of these with varying engines. All manuals. I will call it now the 4.7 is going to fail with 3rd gear. It starts slow with higher temps. The other engines are hard to kill. Love these trucks.

@okanoyuki 18 сағат бұрын

I got the 3.9v6 auto in the 4x4 single cab and i love it but i wish i had more power lol. It costs me nothing to own so i may just keep it till i have enough money to do a nice 5.9 charger swap or a diesel swap

@Hondarider898 13 күн бұрын

Man you gotta make a noise complaint video I love that car

@armandoakoni8241 13 күн бұрын

I own a single cab Dakota! And I love that you’re featuring These trucks man! I’d say the S-10, The Ranger and The Dakota are the holy trinity of the greatest mini trucks ever built of all time. Mostly reliable and fun as hell to drive!!!

@izzyplusplusplus1004 13 күн бұрын

Nissan Hardbody, Toyota sr5, and the mazda b series are all pretty awesome. I have had all 3.

@aperson4713 13 күн бұрын

@izzyplusplusplus1004 the B series is a Ranger though.

@MrBluePoochyena 13 күн бұрын

@@aperson4713 The last 1 generation, yes but not the more liked older generations

@Barncat01 13 күн бұрын

Same! I've always said the smaller trucks are so much more reliable than the full sized trucks and more fun to drive! The Dakota has always been my favorite out of the 3. Mainly cuz you don't see people doing much with them all that much. I see lots of s-10s and rangers but hardly any Dakota's. Everyone I talk to say they wouldn't want one but I try to tell them you find one with a 5speed and they are damn near bullet proof lol

@izzyplusplusplus1004 12 күн бұрын

@@aperson4713 in later models yes, but before the merger.

@night5738 13 күн бұрын

old guy came into my work with one of these, asked if he would sell it, he said "its all i have" and i responded "..5k"

@TonyWitThaTommy 13 күн бұрын

did you buy it?

@kuro7021 13 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@TsPovs 10 күн бұрын

My dad has a 2002 Dakota R/T Never see these trucks get any love so it's nice to see a video on it

@devynvehue5880 13 күн бұрын

You’re a very talented driver man, they’re just tough! I beat mine every single day, and I’ve found lifting the shifter up to third instead of shoving it is faster and almost go toward the glovebox more. The shift pattern is wiiiide! Love your vids man keep doing what you do!

@kalebpannell8940 13 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you bought this truck back. Makes me really want to hemi swap my manual rcsb Dakota

@AutoWerncke 13 күн бұрын

Calling a Dodge Dakota a mini truck is absurd... here in Brazil it's a medium to large truck. 🤣🤣🤣

@AutoWerncke 13 күн бұрын

nother funny detail, in Brazil the R/T version came with the 316 5.2 V8 engine, without the cool wheels, nor the rear view mirrors or sport bumpers, it never came with the 360 5.9 engine, only the Jeep Cherokee ZJ Limited came with the 360 5.9. 😑😑

@Thisappaintreal 13 күн бұрын

@@AutoWernckethat’s crazy to consider over here in the US it’s actually pretty common to see V8 dakotas with the 4.7, 5.2 and the 5.9s.

@AutoWerncke 13 күн бұрын

@@Thisappaintreal So, we only received the Dakota with the 3.9 V6 and 5.2 V8 engine, and in the case of the Cherokee, only the WJ came with the 4.7 V8 engine. However, it's strange, because there were some Durangos that came with the 4.7 v8. I had a level 3A fully armored Durango. with the 4.7 engine, jezus how slow this car was due to the extra weight, and stopping it was another big problem hahaha

@AutoWerncke 13 күн бұрын

@@Thisappaintreal Mine was a black Durango SLT 2000. It had around 700lbs of 3A armor. I loved that car, No one tried to get in front of it, And the weight of the doors when closing could easily break a leg or arm.

@Thisappaintreal 13 күн бұрын

@@AutoWerncke that sounds like quite the rig man. I remember when I had a Durango for about 3 hours, put it in a ditch and hadn’t even called for insurance on it yet. Left that truck there 😂

@spligknight 13 күн бұрын

I hate to admit it but ain't nothin colder than a Dodge Dakota ... I have a 00 quad cab with the 5.9 and it has no business being that fun to drive

@gregkrueger331 12 күн бұрын

I had a 98 club cab and my dad had a 99. They weren’t the most powerful things on the road but they certainly left some patches.

@RollaRoaster 7 күн бұрын

I have a 99 Dakota Sport 4x4 in Intense Pearl Blue that had the 318 but recently swapped in a 360 from a ‘00 Ram 1500, such a fun truck!

@KeepingItKeith 13 күн бұрын

Tom you are definitely my favorite car KZfaqr. Thank you for all the laughs and great builds.

@ligma3319 13 күн бұрын

just got on my 30 minute break, this is perfect timing 😂

@matthewcochran3325 13 күн бұрын

I have respect for anyone that puts old school chevy rallys on something. Good work, little brother. Also, my dad and I have 6 Dakotas (all V8s, 1 318 4x4, 1 360 4x4) and 2 Rams (1 Hemi, 1 4.7 with a 6 speed stick) between the two of us. They are all good trucks

@silverback8183 13 күн бұрын

I ordered one of these new in 2000. Wanted the V8 but they were very hard to get so I settled for a 5spd v6 magnum. These original 5spd v8 trucks are stupid rare. Oh....and I never missed a gear in mine😂

@jonkern2325 12 күн бұрын

They’re easy to swap a manual in. The 4.7 is a pile of dogshit tho. The 318 is the one you want. The 360 ones are super expensive now.

@okanoyuki 17 сағат бұрын

@@jonkern2325i got a single cab 4x4 with the 3.9v6 auto, i want more power but dont have 15k to spend. Whats the best bang for buck build?

@wyattkolby-armitage8275 13 күн бұрын

Picked up a 97 Dakota with the 5.2 in it last week, love it🔥

@kyleconnor7674 13 күн бұрын

Hell yeah dude, I have one with a 5 speed and a 318 in it. It’s the best truck ever made.

@williamrooney3979 10 күн бұрын

I just picked up my first 5.2l Dakota last week too. Its a 94 and automatic, for now😏

@frankensteincreations4740 13 күн бұрын

So when is the hellcat swap and TR6060 coming? My 98 sport was a 5.2 with the NV3500HD. It’s now a 390 stroker, Torqstorm supercharger, 650 hp, ladder bars, roll cage, kirkeys lol. Never ends…

@izzyplusplusplus1004 13 күн бұрын

Got some times for us? I'm guessing 10's.

@frankensteincreations4740 13 күн бұрын

@@izzyplusplusplus1004 haven’t had it back to the track yet with the procharger. N/A with 10:1 cr, it went 12.57 @107 mph. 3500 lb truck and I’m 220…

@izzyplusplusplus1004 12 күн бұрын

@@frankensteincreations4740 Sounds like some ten's might be in your future!

@fijiwater7662 13 күн бұрын

Tom posted twice in one day 😮 I can’t believe it

@pressinpickle345 13 күн бұрын

Dakotas are my favorite truck

@alexx_please_6905 13 күн бұрын

I love that you left the sirens in at 8:38 Tom, very on-brand

@Sir4everKcRoyal 10 күн бұрын

That sounds like WAY more than 235. I love it

@reedycustoms 13 күн бұрын

Happy to see this truck back!!!

@josiahrichardson5752 12 күн бұрын

My first truck was a 2000 318 Dakota, I've always wanted another!

@Whatsgoinon360 13 күн бұрын

thanks for the uploads you been working hard af

@joshbreckman7370 13 күн бұрын

Love to see all the videos you’ve been making lately 💯 keep it up

@SlapoutGamingYT 12 күн бұрын

That 2 - 3 shift was playin some mental games on my man Tom 🤣

@asapcornerstone7851 13 күн бұрын

I wish the 4.7 had more aftermarket support 😅,I had a jeep grand Cherokee 04 with the 4.7 and I love the torque and sound from it .

@Indastix 12 күн бұрын

This is so funny, this was my nanna’s truck she bought it brand new then gave it to me after it sat for years, then we traded Tom for a wagon.. love to see it live on😂🤘🏼

@LuisLopez-pj1dp 13 күн бұрын

I was looking for one of these couple past weeks now the price is gonna skyrocket on the Facebook marketplace thank you Tom

@josephfarler4802 10 күн бұрын

Tom posting a video ragging on an ol Dakota brings tears to my eyes, my daily is a 00’ Dakota 3.9 76k original miles rotted out but can be beat off the box over and over and still have 90 lbs of oil pressure 😂😂

@Justin_Saves 13 күн бұрын

Awesome episode! Thanks Tom 🤘😝👍

@jonnygrace1464 13 күн бұрын

I love Mr. Refurbs videos so stimulating

@paulegan1296 7 күн бұрын

My wife was laughing at the 3-4 missed shifts😂 She knows how to drive a stick!😂😂😂😂 Kidding, it's a funny bit.

@kadenhilfer630 13 күн бұрын

Dakotas are slept on and my favorite and first vehicle

@87square58 13 күн бұрын

Sweet video brother ! My grandfather was always a huge fan of mini trucks and has a handful of them 👌

@chrishill7925 13 күн бұрын

Tom crankin out the vids lately, just killin it! 90s kid here, love me some mini truckin! Tom, you da 💩!

@Motolantz 13 күн бұрын

Toms out here gaining subs!! Keep up the hard work buddy!

@k300zx 12 күн бұрын

Always look forward to ur videos. Thank you!

@toadrancher7307 13 күн бұрын

Friday is the best day of the week because Tom uploads

@jarrodwinfield5206 13 күн бұрын

and this is why we love this duo of tom and camera man xD

@89JDmac 7 күн бұрын

Very nice. I had a 2000 4.7 4x4 Currently have a 98 5.2 5speed and a 2000 R/T both reg cab. They are fun trucks.

@gunnywill20 13 күн бұрын

Nice work MadMax! 👍

@JECHOE 10 күн бұрын

Good ahh video love when u best on videos but fr ur work in progress upgrading every video 💪

@sagelidik4536 13 күн бұрын

Bout the best 4.7 I’ve ever heard🔥🔥

@stephenvasques1117 13 күн бұрын

Man i never get to a toms refurb video this early! This content is what keeps me going!

@WVPondFishing 13 күн бұрын

Best KZfaqr! We love watching your videos

@user-ci8le8qt7u 10 күн бұрын

Sick intro man love your car videos

@thundercrowz 13 күн бұрын

I might get me two speedy snaps for my 1987 BMW e30 325i when I make my exhaust not sure yet tho.

@amandabathurst9538 8 күн бұрын

I wonder what his neighbors think of all the loud noises 🤣🤣🤣

@jeremiahshields7827 7 күн бұрын

Man just a buddy and a camera. Good work y'all, that was fun.

@fadedjate7230 10 күн бұрын

I owned a 1996 Dodge Dakota SLT, had the 3.9 V6, auto transmission, and extended cab. That truck was good to me.

@alainaubertin7437 13 күн бұрын

You always make my day Tom!

@Mike-Honcho- 13 күн бұрын

I lost it when i seen the Tiger. 😂😂 excellent video!

@TheLeftybar 13 күн бұрын

I am a pround owner of a 1988 Dodge Dakota Sport and its an absolute fun truck to drive. If you love the 2nd gen Dakota, you will definitely love the first gen. They can take a god damn beating and keep ticking.

@reesewilliamson3346 13 күн бұрын

Dakota's are the most underrated truck out!

@ZL279_ 13 күн бұрын

Tom uploads and my merch arrives in the same day?? Best birthday gift I could ask for

@Crxpert1 13 күн бұрын

Love your channel. If you built some turbo kit projects, that might be some even more awesome content! You're extremely talented at everything and always do exhaust/fab/welding/engine building, so I'm sure it'd be some serious fun! Thanks for the killer content!!

@kennethcasstevens5025 13 күн бұрын

Let’s goo time to watch on my “break” at work

@justinstiff5641 11 күн бұрын

The Beginning of the Video is Awesome 👍😎

@nikosikiric5550 13 күн бұрын

I like the documentary intro tom, truly inspirational

@anthonypease8231 13 күн бұрын

This channels got it all the humor the knowledge and the tommmmm tommmm

@seththompson4495 12 күн бұрын

Hell yeah Tom! I have an 03 v6 Dakota in the same color❤

@willschinzel3127 12 күн бұрын

It sounds so good dude even if it’s less than 350 hp it’s a bad ass truck dude inside and out

@CarConnoisseur_SS 13 күн бұрын

Ahh once again more quality content😊

@roanswift7675 13 күн бұрын

Toms been locked in on these consistent Friday uploads

@chrisquigley2520 Күн бұрын

why is this my first time watching this guy lol he's hilarious

@CabanonGuitarHero 11 күн бұрын

my friend had a half cab Dakota with a manual V8 brand new back in 2004. really nice truck that drove him everywhere in the forest where he worked. we took trip with 6 peoples in the backcountry, so much fun we had with it lol

@Legos454 7 күн бұрын

Things a beast!

@ibrahimatay5089 13 күн бұрын

god bless this guy without him cannot live anymore. (luv u papi tom

@LowkeyDrifter 12 күн бұрын

used to love sliding mines definitely miss it !!

@jackthered9995 13 күн бұрын

Love the content Tom

@davidbent6477 11 күн бұрын

I'm digging the safety squints you got. I need to pick me up a set 😂😂.

@roccoinman755 11 күн бұрын

the applause once you got into 3rd sounded like your trans blew up 😂😂

@Entity_BlackRed777 11 күн бұрын

I'm a Chevy fan only, but not bad, that Hemi V8 sounds FIRE!!! Keep it up, man!!!!

@Joe-yg9bt 13 күн бұрын

This is gunna be awesome

@JECHOE 10 күн бұрын

When Tom say don’t worry yk it’s gunna be just fine

@litlsnek 2 күн бұрын

dakoter!!!!!! my first gen 3.9 rips with a manual, always wanted to check out one of these lol

@tomwatkins9805 13 күн бұрын

The throttle body sound effects is what got me😂

@ThxtBxyNatx 13 күн бұрын

I might have to get one of those compact mufflers for my 5.7 ram someday i like how your Dakota sounds with it

@scx24fam 13 күн бұрын

My cousin got an old Napa truck v6 5speed dakota. 318 v8 bolted right up to the 5 speed manifold lined right up as well. She ripped.

@jamieruhland9362 4 күн бұрын

My old 2003 4.7/5spd with 3.92s would run 14.9s regularly on street tires and just 14.7s with stickies. Was an awesome 1/8th mile and stop light truck. Just fell on its face on the top end. Still my favorite truck i ever owned

@AndrewPruteanu 12 күн бұрын

I was looking at them for a little bit, V8 manual single cab dakotas are very hard to find though.

@perfeicaodaantiguidade4710 13 күн бұрын

Obrigado por compartilhar conosco 👍🏻

@Lolmaro. 3 күн бұрын

Just bought an 06 dakota r/t with the 4.7 HO in it, really like it!!!

@hueyfreemaniii6214 11 күн бұрын

Every facial expression you do is goofy af lmao I love it bro I watch ur vids so baked I geek

@Logan_McAllister 13 күн бұрын

Favorite KZfaqr💯

@0neDOTzer0 2 күн бұрын

Agreed this is a badass mini truck man, would love to have one around the house.

@imakestuff177 10 күн бұрын

i love that tom finds out his exhaust isn't blowing a decibel metre so he makes it so

@TheVanderbone 12 күн бұрын

A friend of mine bought his neighbors Dakota sport. The 4.7 had blown up so there was a 5.9 and a 5-speed. That seemed like it would be so fun but it just sat in the backyard for years.

@Rolling.Creations 13 күн бұрын

I am so happy to say I’m not the only one using all thread as an exhaust hanger extension 🙌

@BDAHEMIDakota 13 күн бұрын

Very nice. I have an 04 Dakota that has been ls swapped with a t56. The thing is a little rocket.

@1490nickbnz 12 күн бұрын

i waited to long without realizing for this video to start

@zipizapii6335 12 күн бұрын

Bro money shifted so many times that when he finally got into third and the applause played, I thought it was the sound of him missing the shift and blowing up his gears.