I get 15 to 17 mpg in my 96 Dakota Sport 5.3L...
damn cam, throttle body, computer, etc., etc., etc.
Later,
Tom "Slick"
"I wonder what kind of mileage I'd get if traffic wouldn't always slow me
down..."
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 6:29 PM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: V6 vs R/T..Yea Baby!
> Hey, you ought to start it up once in a while! ;-P
>
> 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 Karsh
> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 1:32 PM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: V6 vs R/T..Yea Baby!
>
>
> gee I get between 21 and 22 mpg with my 4.7 in a quadcab 4X4.
>
> Karsh
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Ryan Stewart
> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 7:32 AM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: V6 vs R/T..Yea Baby!
>
>
> I got 21MPG on a highway trip. Only 80-100 miles too......
>
> -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
> ANd I can still go out and run with a Ferd Lightning or new Crustang GT.
:)
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of David Digney
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 9:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: V6 vs R/T..Yea Baby!
>
>
> My 3.9 kicks ass!.Just ask anyone of the Ferd/Chebby guys who asses i have
> waxed.I've also taken 4 out of 4 at local car shows..
>
> (wonder if the 3.9 R/T badging has anything to do with it)
>
> Also,i'd rather have good performance & mileage with a 3.9 vs a 5.9 R/T
that
> sucks gas like a kid at a fraternity hazing.How many of those 5.9 R/T
goons
> can claim 24 mpg on the Interstate at 60-65 mph like my ride?
>
> huh guys,huh??? (listening for a response)
>
> BTW..what's the most popular engine in all the Dakotas from day one??
>
> Of course,the 3.9!!!
>
>
> Oops,here comes the artillery attack (in foxhole now)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> <br><br><br>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)
>
>
>
> >From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> >To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> >Subject: DML: RE: V6 vs R/T
> >Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:06:19 -0500
> >
> >
> >Oh I'm out of this one. ;)
> >
> >- Bernd
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> >[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET] On Behalf Of Kevin (MAGNUM S/T)
> >Hoegen
> >Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 7:33 PM
> >To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> >Subject: DML: V6 vs R/T
> >
> >
> >Speakin of R/Ts :), a V6 can beat an R/T anyday....as long as the drive
> >is long enough for the R/T to run outa gas......bout 10-15miles I would
> >guess..he he
> >
> >OR
> >
> >You could race them towing something...oh wait....R/Ts can't tow
> >much......
> >
> ><still dickin in foxhole...now filling it with dirt>
> >
> >--
> >Kevin Hoegen
> >99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> >Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> >Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> >Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> >180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> >Centerforce II clutch
> >SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> >(add your link to my site:
> >http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html )
> >
> ><bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
> >news:200109192139.f8JLd1a29483@mw2.texas.net...
> > >
> > > For all those with V6's. Unite as one and stick two 1-Liter Bottles
> > > under
> >the
> > > hood. Those two bottles will more than make up for the missing two
> >cylinders
> > > (bottles) to put it at a 5.9L under the hood (instead of 3.9L). Then,
> >
> > > you
> >can
> > > officially put an R/T sticker on the truck and if anyone asks what's
> > > under
> >the
> > > hood, you can proudly state: 5.9 Liters! (Hey...they didn't ask
> >what
> >engine
> > > size...just what's under the hood. If they ask "What engine"...just
> > > state
> >"The
> > > Dodge Magnum Engine".)
> > >
> > > Ducking for cover now.... LOL
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> > >
> > > > There you go again, backing up!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 15:54:37 -0400 "Kevin \(MAGNUM S/T\) Hoegen"
> > > > <kevinhoegen@email.com> writes:
> > > > > 3.9ers RULE!!!!! All u overwieght V8ers can kiss my tailgate :-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ...that ought to get this thread moving :-)
> > > > > <ducking in foxhole>
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Kevin Hoegen
> > > > > 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> ..
>
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