Re: Mercedes-Benz 4.7l V8????

From: Ryan Stewart (firebird@kymtnnet.org)
Date: Wed Dec 13 2000 - 01:18:06 EST


OK, the best recorded bone stock time I've heard for a 5.9 R/T is 14.51,
what is the best bone stock time for a 4.7 5spd?

-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
Let's settle it. :)

----- Original Message -----
From: Steven T. Ekstrand <cyberlaw@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Mercedes-Benz 4.7l V8????

> I firmly believe from all real world data I've seen that the quickest
truck
> you can buy stock from Dodge is a RC 5-Speed 2wd stipped down 4.7L with a
> 3.92 and Sure Grip (anti-spin).
>
> I wouldn't, by this observation, claim the 4.7 is superior to a 5.9. The
> 4.7/5-Speed combo is just a quicker 1/4 mile package.
>
> I can tell you that I've loaded the bed of my truck with all the heavy car
> parts I could fit in it, then hitched a 2000lb trailer with a 3700lb 1969
> 440-6 Road Runner on it and proceeded to climb a pretty healthy grade
> without much effort (I-5 Southbound Newhall Pass). I turned the overdrive
> off on the multispeed, but I didn't even need the high second gear
> downshift option.
>
> -STE
>
>



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