I have a 2000 with the 4.7L. Love it. Runs great. Lot's of mods avail. More
on the way.
Patrick O'Day
2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
68 MM TB Ported and Polished
3" catback Flowmaster Force II
Rancho 9000 Shocks
Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
Mobil 1
----- Original Message -----
From: "wes weems" <wweems@fix.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 9:57 AM
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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