Re: 5.2 vs. 4.7

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Fri Sep 29 2000 - 17:31:40 EDT


On paper, the 4.7 has better mileage. In reality, they pretty much
break even. Torque...I think they're close, but the 5.2 has a very
smooth torque curve, while the 4.7's looks like the Rockies. The 5.2's
torque also comes on at lower RPMs and hangs on longer through.

"Michael R. Nevarez" wrote:
>
> Thank you Steven,
>
> Which has the better torque/mileage, the 5.2 Magnum, or the Powertech engine
> 4.7?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Stlaurent Mr Steven
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 9:09 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: DML: It's Official and Ordered!!! My New Truck's Specs!!!
>
> The dealer sells the V8 Magnum badge for the fenders for around 11.00 a
> piece. It has a back stick side that will just about stick to any type of
> surface. I will send a picture off-line that you may view it. It for the
> V-8 Magnum line of engines (mainly 3.9, 5.2, and the big mama 5.9). Then
> there is the return of what Jeep called it the Powertech engine 4.7. Not
> really a magnum but return of the early Hemi that was modified for
> efficiency. Note the head design and plug location. Dodge introduced this
> engine in 2000 for the trucks as a replacement for the 5.2. I have the
> Magnum badge and do not understand why Dodge carried over the badge
> (probably for the Dollar & cents-someone else quote). The chrome badge can
> be had from the Jeep line of Cherokees. It comes in either chrome or gold
> color. Since it is small, I opting for the larger Tundra (bite my lip now)
> V-8 chrome version and has a slant to the right. More visible at the
> distant than the Jeep version and keeps the pesky compact ricer wanna-be and
> trucks from wasting my fuel on the street.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> 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: Michael R. Nevarez [mailto:michaeln@denovolit.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 8:31 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: It's Official and Ordered!!! My New Truck's
> Specs!!!
>
> Hi, I'm new to the list and planning on buying an 01 Dakota QC. Can someone
> please tell me what the "Magnum V8" badging is, and what the chrome v-8
> badge is.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Stlaurent Mr Steven
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 7:20 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: DML: It's Official and Ordered!!! My New Truck's Specs!!!
>
> No offense against the magnum engines, I am ripping mine off next week for
> the chrome V-8 badge.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> 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: David A [mailto:dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 4:46 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: It's Official and Ordered!!! My New Truck's
> Specs!!!
>
> Yes,but you forgot 2 things...
> You need to go to the parts shop,and pick up/order your "Magnum V8"
> badging..
>
> Then you will be just like us 2000 owners.
>
> Stopped at my local dealer..seems they are getting quite a few owners of the
>
> 01 Dak's w/o the "engine badging"
>
> Anyone have an educated guess as to why they made this decision?
>
> >From: OLZNUT@webtv.net (Ed Halterman)
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net, socaldoc@egroups.com
> >Subject: DML: It's Official and Ordered!!! My New Truck's Specs!!!
> >Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:18:15 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >YEEEEE HAAWWWW, I finally ordered my truck!! I'm soooo excited, I don't
> >think I'll make it for the next 8 weeks or so!! Here's a run down of
> >what I got, and let me know what you think. 2001 QC SLT+ 4.7, PKG 25G,
> >5spd 4x4 3.92 rear with posi, SLT+ decor group, 4 wheel ABS, o/head conv
> >group, fog lamps, H-D service group, fold away pwr heated mirrors,
> >leather wrapped steering wheel, bucket seats, security alarm, rear
> >sliding window, and skid plates. Color will be Dark Garnet Red with
> >Taupe interior. Price will be $24,740. Well?? I'll finally be able to
> >join the 4x4 guys instead of just riding with them!! Later all!!!
> >
> >Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> >'97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp Soon to get the Fabtech
> >treatment!!
> >'66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp Soon to be Intense Blue!!
> >
> >http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
> >
>
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