Yeah, I had one of those engines in my King Cab, it was the Z engine. Only
thing was, a dist cap could NOT be found for that thing. I even took the
vin # to Nissan and none would match it.
Rascal
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
kenallgood@cox.net
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 12:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: RE: was '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
dude, my 81 Datson 4 cyl had 8 plugs... and a 10 plug distributor cap (2
coils).. Advance auto had the distributor cap for $18, where a normal V8
cap was $8!!
>
> From: GSWillhite <gswillhite@ualr.edu>
> Date: 2003/01/24 Fri PM 12:09:53 EST
> To: Dakota Mailing List <Dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: was '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
>
>
> If I recall correctly,
>
> one major difference between the 4.7 and the 5.7 is....
>
> Like the Hemi, the 5.7 is a PUSHROD BABY! The 4.7
> is not. Another major difference is 2 sparkplugs per
> cylinder. I thought this was a unique design until my
> brother showed me his little 4 cylinder rustang with
> 8 plugs.
>
> George
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:53:18 -0500
> From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: was '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
>
> no its not based on the 426... i was reading that article, and they stated
> that there is nothing based on the 426. other than a couple of identicle
> (HEMI proprietary things) parts, there is nothing common between the two
> (except the "heritage"). this is a totally new engine, which features
less
> extreme angles in the combustion chambers (screaming for an R/T head and
> piston change). its about half the angle of the 426. re-read the
article.
>
> Gabe Couriel
> http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
> - ---
> 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab
> 239ci V6 - 175hp
> 5 speed - AX15
> 8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential
>
> - - Modifications -
>
> Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust
> K & N Drop-in Air Filter w/ front shield cut-out
> Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs
> Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires
> Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter
>
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Jeff
> Durling
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 9:02 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: was '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
>
>
>
> I'll se if I can find it. The reason I was thinking this was because of
> how the older magnum engines were, far cheaper in the materials dept. as
> in being able to share a platform, and by the one cutaway I saw and
> compared to the one I have from a far older article on the 4.7 where the
> two looked nearly the same. BTW, it's interesting about being based on a
> 426 Hemi. I've seen several of those and have helped rebuild one once
> and form the cutaway of the new Hemi there was absolutely no
> resemblance.
>
> Jeff Durling
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Saint
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 5:39 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: was '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
>
>
> The Hemi block and the 4.7 are not the same. The design was based on the
> 426
> Hemi. Check out the November issue of Hot Rod magazine.
>
> - ----------------------------------------------------------
> Steven
> 2003 Dodge Quad Ram Hemi 5.7 (FOR SALE-wife)
> 2000 Dodge Dakota S/Hemi (Some idiot hit the vehicle)
> 2000 Roush Ford Mustang (1 of 2 beta vehicles)
> 1999 Chevy Astro (A.K.A. GM Junk)
> 1993 Geo Tracker (Amazing vehicle that keeps running)
> PROJECT CAR:
> 1992 Suzuki Swift GT 1775lb) Intercooled Turbo - 350HP
>
>
>
>
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