In a message dated 9/17/00 7:46:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
grndak4x4@home.com writes:
<< Here is my arguement: Take a Dakota, say that weighs in at 4850 pounds. The
4cylinder will have to work alot hard to actually get the truck up the
speed, than will say the V6 Engine. I mean according the numbers above,
obviously the 4cyl would get better mileage, but what about the power loss
factor. I used to take my girlfriend's 97 Ranger(2WD 4cylinder) truck out
every now and then. I cannot believe how underpowered than truck is. I had
to floor the truck in 4th gear just to get up a mild hill. The 97 Ranger's
4cyl engines are rated as follows;Based on the 2.3-liter ohv 4-cyl engine:
Horsepower @ rpm 112 @ 4800
Torque, lb.-ft. @ 135
EPA fuel economy, mpg city/hwy 22/27
Just my opinion, and I dont know how the 4cyl engine performs in a Dakota,
but I wouldnt waste my time on them. Good Luck.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>>Well kyle, my fathers 99 CC 318 4x4 wieghts 4,340 with a half a tank, If
i dropped the 4x4, extended cab, 31 inch tires, and knock off 4 cylinders i
could get it down to low 3G range.i mean ya the power will be different but
with a 5 spd to get the best outta it i dont think it will be that bad
Joe
92 5.2 3.55sg
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