I am looking forward to the 4.7. Why? Well, the Ranger and S10 guys won't
compare their V6s to our V8s, so thye comapre our V6 tot heirs, and say how
much slower we are. No with the 3.7 pushing 200HP, we might jsut be back in
this thing.
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Will Coughlin
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:54 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: 3.7 liter engine to replace 3.9 liter in 2002
David, remember that the 4.7L replaced the 5.2L, and the 3.7L(A downsized
4.7L) will replace the 3.9L(a downsized 5.2L). If the 4.7L vs 5.2L battle is
any indication, you might have a tough time "dusting" a 3.7L similarly
equipped truck. The 3.7L posts some pretty impressive numbers, of course we
all know that's on paper, but that's really all we have to judge with right
now. I personally hope that the 3.7L does not flop badly, because it's not
like they're going to go back to the 3.9L if they do. That would just cause
a problem in the manufacture of Dakotas/ Jeep products. I hope the 3.7L does
well for them and keeps these trucks alive. I'm not putting down a 3.9L,
they are 2 cyl short of a 318, which I regard as one of the best engines
ever built! I just know that the times they are a changing and we must move
on! Would I have ordered a 318 in my truck over a 4.7L if it was available?
I sure would have!, but I realized that this new engine wasn't "junk", and
it has fared very well since it has been out. I think the 3.7L is a good
thing.
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/NV-3500HD5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
----Original Message Follows----
From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
I SECOND THAT..I hope the new 3.7 flops badly...
The 3.9 Works!!....why mess with a good thing
I'll take on a 3.7 with my 3.9,and dust e'm
David Digney
00'Dakota Quad Cab 3.9 R/T
42RE,3.55,K&N "Home-Brew" Intake
Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30,Mobil 1 Filter
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