Dang, 14mpg is a bad MOG for a 5.9 on the highway! You should've at least
gotten 17-18mpg.....
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. Plow" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 4.7s get pretty good mileage?!
> Well, I've got the 4.7 auto 4x4. But the mileage can't be considered
> "good". It's pretty much the same as the 318 was. And I can't be a good
> judge since i'm pretty sure that i've got a lemon. I had my Dak for 3
days,
> had some mechanical trouble, needed a new tranny. And my mileage was like
> 14 on the highway until i got the QuickD intake setup for it, then it was
> about the same as everyone eles's, what it should have been in the
> beginning.
> But, for the power of this engine, the mileage is ok. And i can't see why
> you wouldn't want to spend a little bit extra for all that power.
> And when ya drop the hammer, the engine makes a sweet sound. :)
> Overall i'd take the 4.7 as my first choice in the available lineup.
>
>
> The Adam Blaster
>
>
>
> >
> >I was checking out the 4.7 auto CC Daks yesterday,and I was surprised to
> >see them advertised for 15 city and 20 highway,and that`s with a 3.92
> >rear! That`s about what my 3.9 RC 4x4 auto gets,with 60 less horsepower!
> >I originally wanted a 318 when I got my truck last September,but I only
> >found one that was a basic 4x4 sport,auto and air,and they would not
> >budge on the price.And I was reluctant to get the new 4.7 and especially
> >the new transmission.But they seem to be fairly reliable?? Anyone here
> >have a RC 4.7 auto 4x4 with a 3.92? How`s the mileage? I mainly got my
> >3.9 truck for reliability,and because I thought the price was decent.I
> >knew the drivetrain had been around since the late eighties.I may
> >eventually get a 4.7 Dak.I read every 4.7 post I see here with interest.
> >Steve P.
> >
>
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