Err.. the dual inlet cat, and single exit was on '98/99 only, the 2000
has a standard Y-pipe (single inlet/outlet cat) and has nothing to do
with the 5 HP increase over the 5.9 in a Ram or Durango. The R/T does
have an Ultraflo muffler stock (98/99) which probably contributes to
the 5 hp increase over a 5.9 Ram or Durango. But here's the real kicker-
The 2000 R/T puts out more HP than the 98/99, but isn't advertised as
such. Ask ANY 2000 R/T owner who had a 98/99 and they'll tell you the
same thing. The 2000s run faster.
Sam '00 RT (#3)
Oh yeah, the 3" exhaust on the R/T really isn't 3"... It's 2.5" from
the muffler, over the rear axle, then morphs into 3" for the last 20"
or so (including the tailpipe tip).
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of W. Jack Hilton III
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 11:28 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
>
>
>
> Biggest is that the only way to get a 5.9 is to get an R/T
> (unless you get
> a Quad Cab). Likewise, the only way to get an R/T is to get the 5.9.
>
> You also get HD front and rear sway bars, a 9.25" rear with 3.92
> gears and
> a Sure Grip unit, Leather Wrapped steering wheel, standard bucket seats,
> unique dual-inlet, sungle-outlet cat. (that is why the R/T is rated at
> 250HP and all other 5.9 engines are at 245), stainless steel 3" exhaust,
> standard deluxe convenience group, standard fog lamps, and the
> list goes on.
>
> At 01:06 PM 9/3/00 -0500, you wrote:
> >What are the differences between a normal V8 and a R/T other than looks?
>
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>
> W. Jack Hilton III
>
> Newnan , GA
>
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>
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