I think that the 4.7L 5-Speed with a 3.92 rear end would be the best for
towing, because of the reduced weight of the smaller motor and the 5-Speed
transmission, you could tow more weight than the 5.9L Auto. If you drive
where there is lots of mountains with the RV trailer, the 5.9L Auto might be
better. Also the 4.7L 5-Speed will get better fuel mileage when unloaded
than the 5.9L Auto.
IMO Anyway.
Ben E-Farrer
'01, SLT+, 4.7A, 4X4
""Nielsen, Iver"" <dakota4x4v8@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:a2pfm1$m0g$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> Hello everyone: After 8 great years, I'm selling my '93 Dakota Long Bed
> (link to ad below). My growing family means that I need an extended cab. I
> have LOVED the 318 but now that Daimler-Chrysler has discontinued it I am
> forced to deciede between the 4.7L with the 5-Speed or go for the Auto and
> the 5.9L. I tow a RV trailer that weighs about 4,000 lbs. I would
appreciate
> any and all comments about these two engine - transmission combinations.
I'm
> particularly interested in any insight as to how the new auto tranny
handles
> towing.
>
> Iver
> Dakota4x4v8@hotmail.com
>
>
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>
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