Mods are more readily available for the 5.9
More able to be done with the 5.9 (currently)
Easier to work on the 5.9
5.9's smoother TQ/HP curve
Looking at just the HP/TQ numbers isn't terribly telling, you have to look
at where in the RPMs that number is hit.
I drove the 1500 with the 4.7 and it is smoooooth and packs quite a kick.
I considered trading my '99 for an '03 partly because I was so impressed
with the 4.7.
bob wrote:
> A friend of mine might be buying the new 1500 Ram. He is asking me why
> someone would want the 5.9 over the 4.7 when the HP of both is the
> same?? And the tourqe of the 5.9 is only 35#'s higher. Could someone
> explain this for me?
> Thanks
> Bob
>
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