Chris..I just saw the thread...what happened man...are you ok?
Greg Conner
1993 RC Dakota Sport
3.9L 5speed
15.4 @89
>From: "Chris DeCrease" <chrisnlisa00@charter.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: No more Dak :(
>Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 17:28:44 -0400
>
>I would prefer to buy used to save $$$ for aftermarket goodies.
>
>Chris
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steven T. Ekstrand" <cyberlaw@earthlink.net>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 4:35 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: No more Dak :(
>
>
> > Uhmmm.... Are you buying used?
> >
> > I think 99 was the last year for the 318 in a Dakota.
> >
> > The 360 is only available as a 4x4 in a Quadcab with an automatic
> >
> > The 287 (4.7L) is available in 4x4 in a reg cab, club cab, or quad cab.
> > 5-speed or Auto.
> >
> > So what you want in a vehicle may dictate the engine.
> >
> > The 360 has more power. More HP parts available. But the 4.7L gets out
>of
> > its own way just fine, thank you. Especially with the availability of a
> > manual 5 speed.
> >
> > The 4.7L gets better mileage, but the difference isn't really enough to
> > matter. The 4.7 was supposed to be a very fuel efficent design, but
>that
> > just hasn't been the case. Maybe because its so damn fun to drive
>hard???
> >
> > I don't think you can go wrong with either engine. If speed is your
> > ultimate criteria a 4.7L Reg cab 4x4 with a 5 speed will probably beat
>an
> > automatic Quad Cab with a 360. But in equal vehicles the 360 should be
> > faster and the extra torque might show itself more in a heavy quad cab
>4x4.
> >
> > Steve Ekstrand
> > SoCal
> > Driver: '00 Dakota CC SLT+ 4.7L 3.92SG 255's
> > Stacey's Driver: '00 Inferno Red Intrepid ES-3.2L-24V Autostick
>w/Leather
> > Race Car: 69 1/2 Road Runner 440-6 (NHRA SS/GA)
> > Project Car: 69 Barracuda Notchback (Weekend Driver/AutoXr/Beast)
> > Homepage: http://sites.netscape.net/professormopar/homepage
> >
> >
> >
>
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