Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???

From: David D. (dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Feb 26 2001 - 07:33:47 EST


Think guys.All of you that are having problems with your 4.7L/45RFE
combo,just think whats gonna happen when you get a 3.7 in a 2002 Dakota.
Yuppers,more running hot,etc..Just like whats happening to Will.

I have never been too sure about the 4.7,and now with this new 3.7
coming,well...makes me glad i have my 3.9 Magnum V6.

the 3.9L,the 5.2L,and the 5.9 are proven engines.Gutsy,dependable.
Totally worthy of the name MAGNUM.

sorry,but the 4.7 and the new 3.7 just wont be IMHO.

>From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?..V6 What???
>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:12:40 -0600
>
>Not all of us are plagued with V6's that ping a lot or a little.
>Other than for hauling a trailer,the V6 is plenty..
>
>If i had a choice,i'd go for the 5.9(360)..
>(i'm still not sure on the 4.7 thing yet)
>
>
>>From: "Jason Bleazard" <jbleazard@home.com>
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>>Subject: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?
>>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:18:17 +0500
>>
>>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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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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