I was getting about 12.9MPG (city/freeway mixture) with the 4.7 (always like
to mesh the pedal to the floor).
The bigger Dodge gets 10.9 - 11.4. Go figure.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Day [mailto:billday@joink.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 3:06 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?
yes, he likely is getting better mileage
his motor is not working as hard as your v6
I get roughly 12mpg oon a good tank with my v6, 3.55 4x4 CC and 42x20.5x15
were I got about 18 when i ran the stock LT or P235 75R15
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Punch" <2punch.crash2000@AHM.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:30 AM
Subject: DML: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?
>
> hmmm a friend of mine says he gets better mileage from his 4.7 then I do
> from my 3.9?
>
> anyone explain this to me?
>
> we have same gearing, he is a clubcab same as me.
>
> I average 400KM per tank, he says he gets 500-600KM, mixed city/highway.
>
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