RE: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

From: Stlaurent Mr Steven (STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil)
Date: Thu Sep 07 2000 - 13:45:22 EDT


Yes but at least the parts will keep rolling for years to come. Remember
the 318 Duster? Still have parts for it at local shops.

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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Wong [mailto:ron-wong@home.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 10:12 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

I dunno. Maybe the mainstream engine will be totally different. DC's
throwing lots of little tidbits around but I don't think the 4.7 cast in
concrete yet. Will be interesting to see what happens when the 5.9 is
discontinued. Maybe I'll have an antique sooner than I thought.

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 Stlaurent Mr Steven
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 9:34 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: RE: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

Not until it becomes main-stream engine. In another couple of years the
part bins will be filling up.

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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com

-----Original Message-----
From: DEREK BROOKS [mailto:DEREK00@prodigy.net]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 8:14 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

it just seems apropriate to put this in for the old 360 ci when you start
screeming mods ( and you will )between it and the 4.7 just remember that
mopar has just releast stroker cranks for the 318/340/ and 360 four
differant ones even . the 360 can now be maid to 408ci easy or with more
work to 426ci with a estimated 500+horse easy with good heads .and as of yet
i dont see any parts to do this to a 4.7 yet so you will have to find h.p.
elswere.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Hilton <hemi@charter.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T

> Yeah, I thought more about the weight of the engines and I bet you the 4.7
is
> considerably lighter. I dunno about how much the trannies weight diff. is.
maybe
> 50 lbs (?)
>
>
> Ransom T Holbrook wrote:
>
> > Well before I'm accused of comparing apples and lemons :) ... yes.
> > Considering the ATX outweighs the MTX by a hefty amount and the 4.7 is a
> > light V8, it may be more than 350lbs.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jack Hilton" <hemi@charter.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 8:27 AM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 Tq vs 5.9 R/T
> >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Well, I dunno what the exact diff. in weight is, but from what I
remember,
> > > there was only about a 300-400lb diff. in weight between a RC and a
CC. Is
> > the
> > > 5.9 that much more heavy ?
> > >
> > > Jack
> > >
> > >
> > > > 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.
> > >
> > >
>



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