I was talking to the sales guy that sold me my current
QC Dakota about buying a 4x4 next march or april and
he said the powertech's would start showing up in the
2002 models. They were hoping for them in 2001 but
the plant cann't make enough of them. I think he said
there currently in the Jeep Cherokees.
Here's the info I have on them:(This is a qoute form
DC)
Fast-burn combustion chambers, maximized airflow, and
fuel injectors mounted in the cylinder head give this
Power Tech V8 exceptional power and performance
characteristics. Match its broad rpm range with the 45
RFE transmission's optimized gear ratios and it's
quite a combination. Designed as a single unit, this
engine and transmission really "know" each other. To
the driver, that means a strong initial surge, quick
acceleration, better pulling power, more precise
shifting, less vibration and quiet operation.
Specifications
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Horsepower,
SAE net brake @ rpm, 235 @ 4,800
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Torque, net lb-ft @ rpm 295 @ 3,200
Displacement, cu in (cc) 287 (4,701)
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Bore x Stroke, in (mm) 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
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Compression Ratio 9.3:1
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Fuel System : Sequential multipoint electronic fuel
injection
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Transmission : Multispeed automatic with overdrive and
lockup torque converter, electronically controlled
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1st 3.00
2nd 1.67 upshift (1.50 kick-down)
3rd 1.00
4th 0.75
Reverse 3.00
Axle Ratio, :1 3.73
--- Jon <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:
>
> On Fri, 7 Jul 2000, Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
>
> > Not to give any pun to previous remarks but this
> is the next hemi motors for
> > DC.
> >
> > The only changes are coming is the heads will
> again be reshaped and the
> > internal will remain the same. The 3.8, 4.7, 5.7,
> and 7.?. All will be
> > designated Hemi. So, it matters not what was the
> previous 426, 440, etc
> > what design were. The is enough design difference
> in the 4.7 PowetTech
> > motor than the Magnum version. Get use to the
> name, it is here to stay. Now
> > if only there was a market for this motor in
> >
>
> Steven,
>
> It was my understanding that the upcoming HEMI
> motors from DC, such
> as the 5.7 rumored to be available in the 300M will
> be true HEMI
> motors, as opposed to the 4.7 which has many
> similarities to a HEMI,
> but is not a true HEMI.
>
> I may be reading a bit too deep into the
> situation, but since DC
> hasn't called the 4.7 a HEMI, and they're not
> calling it a Powertech
> (anymore) either, I almost wonder if the 4.7 is an
> interm motor;
> something to bridge the gap between the Magnums and
> the HEMIs? I
> would love it if the 4.7's heads were redesigned as
> true HEMI once
> the new motors are out. Either that, or perhaps it
> would be dropped
> in favor of a pushrod 4.7l HEMI. (Although that
> seems to be going
> in the opposite direction from where most automakers
> are going.)
>
> Anyway, like I said, maybe I'm reading into it too
> much, but it
> seems really weird to me that DC is calling the 4.7
> a Magnum, and
> is passing up the marketing opportunity of hyping a
> new engine
> line. That's sort've what makes me wonder if the
> 4.7 is a Magnum ->
> HEMI stop-gap.
>
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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> stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ---.
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