But when you go to the track they don't care if you have a MTX or
ATX....it's how fast you get down that track that counts..
I guess the bottom line is: are we comparing engine differences or model
differences?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T
> Why? To make it an even comparison. You can yell all you want that a
> 4.7L will outrun the 5.9L, but you're giving it the advantage of a
> manual vs. the R/T's slushbox.
>
> If you want to compare an R/T to a 4.7L, mate them up with the same
> chassis and transmission. My 5.2L with a stick will probably beat a
> 4.7L with an auto, would you want to be in that "battle?" You'd be
> screaming "unfair" the same as an R/T driver would be pitted against a
> manual.
>
> If you want to compare 2 engines, everything else MUST be equal. If
> not, then you're not comparing the engines, are you?
>
> Ransom T Holbrook wrote:
> >
> > "Just make sure the 4.7 is an automatic" Why??
> >
> > I think the comparison should be the 'fastest' of the 2 configurations.
> > That's the point.
> >
> > If you insist that the 4.7 must be equipped with an ATX, then we have to
> > increase the displacement of the 4.7 to match the R/T....apples vs.
apples
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Terry Herrin" <therrin@isaac.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 7:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T
> >
> > > ABadDakota <bad93dakota@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > >Why don't we just get one person with a 4.7, and one with the R/T and
put
> > this topic to rest FOR
> > > >GODS SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > >
> > > Sounds good to me. Just make sure the 4.7 is an automatic with 3.92
> > > gears, both have the same cab, and both bone stock, and we'll be all
> > > set to make a fair comparison.
> > >
> > > Terry Herrin
> > > 99 FR CC RT
> > > 14.769 @ 91.43
> > > Wilmington, NC
> > > Dakota R/T Club,Executive Board,SE Region
> > > http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
> > >
>
> --
> -andy
>
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