Its first use is as the optional engine on the Jeep Liberty, but it was/will
be followed quickly by use as the 2002 Dodge Ram's base engine. In both
cases, the 3.7 V6 is mated to a five-speed manual transmission or an
automatic. Basically this engine is the 4.7 with two cylinders chopped off.
I have no idea when it will be scheduled for the Dakota.
The engine we should all be looking for is the all-new 5.7 liter V8 with
hemi heads - in short, a 354 Hemi - in late 2001. This engine, which is
revolutionary in its retrospective technology, will replace the 5.9 liter V8
(360) at long last. Estimated HP is one HP per cubic inch.
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 David Digney
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 5:50 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Went looking at the 2002 Dakota...confused!
Am i wrong,but wasnt the new Next Generation 3.7 V6 to make its debut in the
2002 Dakota?.If so,how come i walked all through the Don Miller Dodge
lot,and except for a handful of 4.7 V-8's,the rest all had the 3.9 Magnum
V6?
I really dont care for the 3.7 anyway,but just curious about when they come
out in the Dakota line.I alrady plan never to sell my beloved Dak.If she
ever needs a new engine,i'll drop a 5.9 & a 46RE into her.
Yes,the Dakotas were the 2002 year model.
Maybe the King or Ron can answer this one
David Digney
00' Dakota Quad Cab 3.9 R/T
3.9 V6,42RE,3.55,Rancho RS5000 Shocks
Mobil 1 10w30,Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler,
K&N Home-Brew,Gutter-Guard Grill Screen
DML Member/Wisconsin DML Representative
Dakota USA Member/Wisconsin Chapter President
"Dont ask to borrow it" (my truck,that is)
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