The R/T will always be a lil quicker off the line, but the 4.7 matches or
exceeds it by the end of the 1/4 mile. Also, the 4.7 responds MUCH, MUCH
better to heat than the 5.9...heat kills it. :-)
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: RE: DML: R/T difference
> That's because of the 5.9's torque!
>
> Ron
> 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Henry Hagemeier
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 2:26 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: R/T difference
>
>
> Just my 2 cents worth. I traded my 4.7 CC Dak for an R/T CC Dak a couple
of
> weeks ago. It was a dealer demo with 1000 miles on it. Both were stock
> except for a drop-in K&N air filter. It feels to me the R/T is much
> quicker. Maybe my 4.7 was a lemon. Don't get me wrong the 4.7 was QUICK.
> But my R/T is quicker feeling. I did not take either to a track so it is
> just my "feeling". Just talking about it makes me want to go out for
> another drive. I think I'm going to do that in just a few minutes.
>
> Henry
> San Antonio
> Y2K Red R/T CC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Mohammad Ackbar
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 6:10 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
>
> Seeing that I am new to all of this, is it true to what I hear? I
> understand that if you buy a 4.7 sport with a 5 spd, it is as fast as an
R/T
> both being stock of course. Is this true?! Im going to need a new truck
to
> pull my race dakota when Its done, I guess the R/T isnt the one to buy is
> it!? Considering towing being an issue an all not to mention the fun in
> beating an R/T with a truck that cost a lot less!
> Mo
> 96 strip truck in the making
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Tom" <tigers@bserv.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
>
>
> > 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?
> >
> > In the interest of peace, I swear to an oath of silence :-)
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
>
>
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