I beg to differ. The 4.7 is a cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Viper450hpGTS@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 10:11 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Hotchkis kit installed on 4.7L....(suggestions)
Nope, the 5.2L and 5.9L use the same block. The only difference is bore and
stroke. The heads are even interchangeable (however undesireable) The 4.7L
is
an all aluminum engine. With the V-6 springs, my truck sits at 29.8 inches.
With the V-8 fronts, it sat at 33". The V-6 and 4.7L are about the same
weight, believe it or not.
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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