RE: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

From: Steven St.Laurent (Saint1958@home.com)
Date: Tue Sep 05 2000 - 12:35:43 EDT


Jeff;

Ever considering going to a smaller gear ratio, like the 4.10 or 4.34 for
your truck?

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jeff Crook
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 9:08 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

Matt, The R/T has more TQ then us, but doesn't get to use all of it when
they have larger loss ratios in their auto than you do with the 5 speed. So
it wouldn't be a 50 Ftlb difference at the rear wheel.

Next subject After calling MSD and getting wiring schematics and other
info, MSD confirms that thir distributorless ignitioin system will work on
4.7. Problem is price You need 2 of their 4 channel units, plus 4 of their
2 channel signal inverters (tach adapters being used as inverters) Totals
up to about $900. A little too much, fer sure

At the local (Tampa,Fl) Sat night cruise-in, We had 8 Dakotas together. A
pretty good showing for just a normal Sat night. 5 R/T's and 3 sports.
Don't know where the SLT's hide around here.
See Ya
Jeff

Black 00 CC 4.7 auto 2wd 3.93 LSD gears
Kenne-Bell Supercharger 6 1/2 lbs boost
K & N filter, 180 thermostat, Autolite 3923 plugs
Mobil-1 Synth in engine, Amsoil Synth in Rear end
Fittipaldi "Tubolare" rims, Bridgestone Potena 255-50ZR17 tires
Hotchkis suspension, w/ Bilstein shocks
Reflexion Cowl-Induction hood, Street Scene grill and valence inserts
(powder coated black)
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