Re: RE: 2003 Rams

From: Jim Miller WB5OXQ (wb5oxq@clearsource.net)
Date: Fri Sep 20 2002 - 18:49:22 EDT


I know the engine in my sons 2000 Vette is a 345hp 350 but can you get it in
a truck with that rating?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:27 PM
Subject: DML: RE: 2003 Rams

>
> The LS1 is very (very) close to those specs (and also at 350CID).
>
> But...a BIG improvement for Dodge (they finally did it right!) :)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller
> WB5OXQ
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: 2003 Rams
>
>
>
> I saw a 2003 Ram today with the Hemi engine badge on the fender. Sure
> wish it could come in a Dakota R/T. Here is something I copied from an
> advertisement; "The Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Pickups are completely
> redesigned with new styling and new powerplants. The standard engine in
> all Ram Heavy Duty trucks is a 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum producing a
> class-leading 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque." I think GM has
> to have a lot more cubes than that to make over 300 hp. 5.7 is only
> 350cid (aprox).
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