I tell you, after seeing a stock Quad-Cab 4.7 run 15.3's at the last
meet, I'd be happy with a 4.7. The only catch is there isn't as many
go fast goodies yet. But out of the box it's a screamer.
--Mike www.mikesdakota.com
Monday, May 22, 2000, 8:35:21 PM, you wrote:
> what kind of performance increases would one see if they were to do this?
> i've often wondered why manufacturers don't give transmissions one more gear
> for higher top end speeds or lower highway rpms for better gas
> mileage...sorta like an over-over-drive if you will. :)
> another transmission question: why can't i get a 5.9L with 5spd
> manual?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? wtf? i hate auto's so i'm stuck with a 4.7L
> instead of 5.9. that sucks. would i be able to swap my 4.7L for a 5.9L (or
> maybe bigger) at a later date and keep my standard tranny? i hope so.
> --Hoostine
>> work. The 6 speed you might have a chance at if you've got a stick
>> already.
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