my Dakota Quad Cab List when u get your Dak 4x4 Quad Cab.
>From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
>Subject: DML: RE: 4.7 or 5.9?
>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 18:35:54 -0800
>
>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
>
David Digney
President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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