Hello,
Welcome to the list.
> Hi Everyone,
> I am new to the mailing list and have a few questions.
> I am looking to buy a 2001 Quad Cab 4x4. I went to
> test drive a few and all I could find were the 4.7V8
> with an auto.
> I was decently empressed with the acceleration but
> wanted to find out what a 5.9 could do.
> I found a 5.9 Quad Cab 4x2 on their lot and drove it.
> It was very very fast.
> My questions are as follows:
> --How can you find out what the axle ratio is by
> looking at the window sticker(no window sticker had it
> posted, 3.92, 3.55, 3.21?
Should be on the sticker in the glovebox, and on the window sticker.
> --What is the weight difference between a 4x4 and 4x2
> quad cab?
> --Why do you think the 5.9 auto 4x2 was that much
> faster than a 4.7 auto 4x4?
> --Do the gear ratios make a lot of difference as far
> as acceleration goes?
Yes, gears will make a difference on the butt dyno.
So will the weight of the 4X4 equipment.
> --I have heard the 4.7 is supposed to out perform the
> 5.9--the numbers don't show that(hp, torque) and so
> far neither does the driving. Was it the weight issue
> or a gearing issue an engine issue that allowed that
> 4x2 to be so fast?
> --What do you think the fastest combo for the 4x4 quad
> cab is (rear end and engine---I am definately getting
> and automatic)?
>
> Thanks for all the help.
> Bob H.
>
Sorry Bob, I'm not touching the 4.7 - 5.9 stuff.
Although a QC 4x4 auto is about as heavy they come,
and the 5.9 has more torque ;-)
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