I'm pretty sure the 5.2 and 5.9 use different blocks. Are you sure the
4.7 is aluminum? I mean...an aluminum block on a truck engine?
Viper450hpGTS@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hmmmmn.... well, I can't believe there would be any weight difference between
> the 5.2L and the 5.9L. They use the same block as well as head material. The
> 4.7L is an all aluminum engine. I find it hard to believe that there would
> only be 50 pounds difference (cast iron is HEAVY). All I know is, I bought
> the R/T (V-8) Hotchkis kit and MY 4.7L Regular cab did not like it at all.
> Both the front and rears had problems....
>
> As for overall weight, I can assure you the 4.7L Reg Cab Sport with manual
> transmission is quite a bit lighter than my Reg Cab R/T.
>
> James
> '99 Flame Red RC Dakota R/T (ATI Procharged)
> '01 Black 4.7L RC Dakota Sport (5-speed & 3.92 gear)
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