I hate to tell you but the 4.7L is a detuned motor. Wait until 2002 model
and you will be shocked what will happen with the 4.7 output.
The release of the HO Mopar PCM will up the HP and TQ to the designed specs
not the factory settings to meet the CARB (fuel consumption). KRC, along
with Leach & Company, did enough research on the factory settings and see
what they accomplished to reach the XX MPG and will allow better fuel
consumption.
With the release of the HO PCM, it is a different picture.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jack Hilton
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 5:36 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference Re: Jack
You think that a 4.7 puts out more torque than a 5.9 ?! I hate to burst your
bubble, but the 5.9 in the R/T puts out an advertised 345 lb-ft at the
flywheel, and probably around 275 at the rear wheels. Let's compare that to
the 4.7l, that, while still a great engine in it's own right, can only
manage
an advertised 295 at the flywheel, and I would guess about 235 at the rear
wheels.
The numbers just don't lie, Matt.
5.9 = 250HP, 345lb-ft
4.7= 235HP, 295lb-ft
Again, not trying to say that the 4.7 isn't worth it's weight, but for me,
there is no substitute for displacement.
"Barret, Matt" wrote:
> Jack, I beg to differ on this. What kinda TQ figure does an RT put out at
> the rear wheels??
>
> __________________________________
> Matt
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