This is the second post today from Jason Bleazard where I never saw his
original message, but the replies came through. I'm reading the
newsgroup, not via the mail.
Ronald Wong wrote:
>
> However, the 4.7 and 45RFE have their own little problems. My 5.9 has been
> flawless so far.
>
> 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 Jason Bleazard
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 8:18 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?
>
> Okay, I know this is a FAT (frequently argued topic), but we're trying to
> decide which engine we want in our new Quad Cab 4x4. The archive search
> engine doesn't seem to like searching for numbers (it tells me there have
> been zero articles posted to the DML matching the string "4.7"... that
> just can't be right).
>
> Anyway, this truck will be used for daily driving, highway traveling,
> camping, exploring, just generally taking us wherever we need to go.
>
> My first instinct is to go with the 4.7 for the gas mileage, and to avoid
> the standard belly pan gasket and pinging issues that plague the V6, 318
> and 360.
>
> The reason I'm thinking we might want the 360 (other than bragging
> rights) is that I was thinking about the possibility of getting a flatbed
> trailer and dragging my '95 Dak around on it. I haven't been able to
> find any towing specs on the 4.7 anywhere. This trailer idea isn't
> definite, just a possibility.
>
> Any other issues I'm not considering? Anyone know how much the 4.7 is
> rated to tow?
>
> Thanks,
> Jason
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