Re: RE: 4.7l engine questions in new truck

From: wes weems (wweems@fix.net)
Date: Sun Apr 15 2001 - 15:55:57 EDT


I think the qc's are kinda funny looking and I dont quite have 30k to spend
on one =)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 10:06 AM
Subject: DML: RE: 4.7l engine questions in new truck

> Hey Wes,
>
> I'll let all the 4.7 folks rant and rave about their engine. You can get
a
> 5.9 in a 4X4. It just has to be a quad cab. Maybe I'm just getting old
but
> I'll tell you what. I wouldn't give up my QC for anything. As a matter
of
> fact, it just ate a Sport Trac for dinner last night. It burped and spit
> out the pit. I assume that was the Sport Trac engine. ;-P BAHAHAHA!
>
> 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 wes weems
> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 9:58 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 4.7l engine questions in new truck
>
>
> Ok....
>
> I've been out shopping for a new dakota.... and originally I wanted the
5.9
> in a 4x4.... because the sales lady told me that was possible... upon
> further researh, I find its not. Anyway, I am investigating the
possibility
> of getting a 4.7 with manual transmission, and 4x4 rc sport. I just got a
> couple quick questions for ya guys who have a 4.7l.
>
> 1) When I test drove a cc, w/ 4.7l I was supprised... the engine was
> remarkably quick. Has everyone who has had the 4.7 been satisfied with it?
I
> have a v6 now, and it just doesnt cut it.
>
> 1&1/2) Anyone had problems wiht the 4.7 in all there experience?
>
> 2) It seems like there is a lack of performance parts for the 4.7l... is
> this going to change?
>
> 3) exaust exaust exaust..... if I DO purchase this truck... I want it to
be
> as loud as I can possibly get it.... resonance isnt bad at all to me...
just
> so long as I dont lose TOO much low-end.
>
>
> I appreciated the efforts ahead of time...
>
> Wes
>
>



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