Re: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Tue Sep 05 2000 - 19:25:32 EDT


At 06:59 PM 9/5/00 -0400, you wrote:
>You're right! I think this is were some of the difference of opinions come
>from. I understand that a 'typical' ATX looses 25% to the wheels and a
>'typical' MTX only looses 17%. In addition when considering 1/4 mile times,
>you will find that a RC 4.7 5 speed is around 350lbs lighter than a similar
>equipped R/T.

Yep. My dyno runs showed that I have a 22.5% powertrain loss and, with
removal of the grille guard and runningboards, my truck's racing weight is
still around 4,265 lb.

Bob. Ont, Canada.
'97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95



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