Same here, not a problem with my 4.7 45rfe combo. Towing, 4x4ing, high
temps, low temps, it has never faltered. The 4.7 45RFE combo will be in the
next Ram also, so I'm sure it has held up to DC's tests..
Josh
""David D."" <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F18q0PZw01GZ82RJu3y00012dd4@hotmail.com...
> 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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