Please refer to the Archives for an extreemly well fleshed out thread on
this toppic. Or just accept MY word for it, the 4.7L is the fastest! `;)
(Just Kidding . . . . Read the archives!)
Oh No! Heeeerrrrr wee Gooooooo!
----- Original Message -----
From: "d r sides" <drsides@lycos.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 9:10 AM
Subject: DML: newbie questions
> Hi all-
> Just joined the list and I have a couple of questions
> that are pretty elementary. My Dak is a
> 98 ext cab, 5.2L 5 spd, 4x2.
>
> First question is... I know that the 4.7L replaced the 5.2. All things
held equal (say 5 spd, ext cab,
> and 4x2), which is quicker? I have seen some
> very impressive qtr mile times for the 4.7 and was
> wondering if my Dak could also pull a mid 14 qtr mile.
> (It doesnt feel that fast). Anybody know what the
> 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are for a 5.2 5spd, ext cab,
> 4x2?
>
> Second question... can anyone recommend a
> cheap, good sounding and good looking exhaust.
> I am thinking something maybe with two pipes,
> low, manly rumble for maybe $100-150.
> This is not possible for my 98 Z28, but am hoping
> that it might be for the Dak.
>
> Any recommendations for some cheap mods
> for a few extra hp. e.g. How does the 5.2 respond
> to a K&N filter?
>
> Well, thats about it until I think of more...
>
> Dan
> Raleigh, NC
> 98 Dak Sport, 5.2L, ext cab, 5spd 4x2 (60K miles)
> 98 Z28 6spd.
>
>
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