Well, The 5.9 4x2 was probably a good .7 seconds
quicker 0-60. That is a guess from many years of car
driving.
The sticker on the window did not have the axle ratio.
It only had a "When equipped with a 3.55 gvwr is ..."
I did not look in the glove compartment.
--- Gmblows@aol.com wrote:
> 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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