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So this NV4500 would bolt right up in a Dakota?
----- Original Message -----
From: "andy levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 2003 Hemi Ram test drive
>
> You can put a manual behind the 5.9 in a Ram. It's an NV4500,
> considerably larger and heavier than the NV3500 in the Daks.
>
> Speeker wrote:
> > What gets me now, is why Dodge didn't put a M/T with the 5.9 but can put
one
> > behind the 5.7.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Saint" <saint1958@cox.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 10:23 PM
> > Subject: DML: 2003 Hemi Ram test drive
> >
> >
> >
> >>Well, I finally managed to test drive the new Ram 5.7 Hemi with the
> >
> > 5-speed
> >
> >>M/T that the wife ordered. I am deeply impressed when I burn the tires
in
> >>first gear (since the rep told me to do it)....DAMNNNN! Talk about real
> >>power. MAN! If anyone gets the opportunity even though there is now a
> >>shortage of hemi motors - back logged until the December, tests drive
the
> >>truck with the Hemi and M/T and fell the difference. However, working
on
> >>the engine is a lot harder than previously Dodges. The engine is
recessed
> >>into the firewall under the hood cowl. Two Hemi cladded stickers on the
> >>fenders only but needed one on the rear tail gate.
> >>
> >>The tranny was smooth and quick with the exception of trying to find the
> >>fifth gear. You can rest your arm on the arm rest and comfortable hold
> >
> > the
> >
> >>stick. With the 4.10:1 rear gears, it was easy for the 5600 LB truck to
> >>maneuver on city streets, freeways on ramps, and do burn outs.
> >>
> >>
> >>The rides over the Californian freeways were much smoother than my
> >
> > previous
> >
> >>Dakota. None of the up and down when crosses each block of freeway
> >
> > cement.
> >
> >>The steering is a vast improvement over any previous truck. The new Ram
> >>steering was very precise and never wandered. You can feel the truck and
> >
> > the
> >
> >>road while talking or looking away.
> >>
> >>The Quad was very roomy especially my fat butt. The seating of six is
> >
> > made
> >
> >>easy over the previous Quad Dakota. The seats are powered, pedals are
> >>powdered for the small woman, and the seats since leather come heated
with
> >
> > a
> >
> >>adjustable lumber.
> >>
> >>The stereo is a lot better than previous Dodges with added woofer. It
> >>sounded more richer and crisp.
> >>
> >>The wheel sucks though, an eight 17-inch lug with Michelins. Not good
for
> >>my taste of driving and cornering.
> >>
> >>This was a short bed, since she wanted the towing capabilities.
> >>
> >>The only fauylt I found is the stupid CLEARANCE LAMPS on the roof. What
> >
> > in
> >
> >>the blazing hell was that, I asked. I don't think the woman is going to
> >>like that. She is not that type of trucker. HAHAHHAHAHA I asked the
> >>salesman's if he could remove them and capped the holes. He responded
we
> >>can ask but may have too order another truck (they have two more
> >
> > coming-only
> >
> >>could get three of the 2500 Hemi with five-speeds).
> >>
> >>Forget about changing the rims for a twenty-inch. I cannot see an after
> >>market rim that produces in the 8-lug range.
> >>
> >>Anyway, I think she going to laugh when she sees the lamps on top of the
> >>roof.
> >>---------------------------------------------
> >>Steven St.Laurent
> >>2003 Dodge 2500 Quad Ram Hemi 5.7 (Oct 20)
> >>2000 Dodge Dakota Hemi 4.7 (Some idot hit the vehicle)
> >>2000 Roush Ford Mustang (1 of 2 beta vehicles)
> >>1999 Chevy Astro (A.K.A. GM Junk) soon to be a cruiser
> >>1993 Geo Tracker (Amazing vehicle that keeps running)
> >>PROJECT CAR:
> >>1992 Suzuki Swift Haybusa GT (fastest stock sub-compact at 200HP/1775lb
> >>vehicle)
> >>
>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > --
> >
> >>------------------
> >>Future Purchases:
> >>2000(?) Dodge Truck (next project vehicle)
> >>2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 with a V-10 (replace the Tracker)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
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