FWIW,
I have a 2K CC 4x4 with the 4.7/5 speed combo, and I routinely get 17 around
town (Pittsburgh), and I've seen as much as 22 on a trip from NC to PA. As
far as I'm concerned, that drivetrain is the only way to go, even if my
clutch foot does get a little tired in traffic.
Mark...
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From: <dakota2001sltv8@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 10:19 PM
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> Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:19:24 -0800 (PST)
> From: Dakota 2001 SLT-V8 <dakota2001sltv8@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net,
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> My brother has a '99 Dak with the 3.9L V6 CC 4WD and
> he gets about 15-16 MPG. I have an '01 Dak with the
> 4.7L V8 CC 4WD. Our Daks are optioned identically,
> with the exception of his has buckets and I have a
> bench. Anyways I get about 18 MPG. He has friends that
> have the 4.7L in their Daks and we are guessing that
> the 4.7L is not working as hard as the 3.9L V6,
> therefore using less gas....
>
> FWIW...
>
>
> --- Jon <jonsdak@midmaine.com> wrote:
> >
> > I've heard a bunch of 4.7 owners say they get the
> > same or better mileage as
> > I do. I attributed it to my Gen II's lack of
> > aerodynamics. My next truck,
> > if it's a Dak, will have a 4.7/5-speed combo,
> > hopefully will be more
> > powerful, more fun (always liked manual
> > transmissions), and pick up a mile
> > per gallon or two to boot :-)
> >
> > --
> > -Jon
> > jonsdak@midmaine.com
> > http://jonsdakota.tripod.com
> > 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1
> > 8.25 axle, "BackRack"
> > Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering
> > wheel cover, and front
> > license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund
> > VentVisors, Lund
> > BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer
> > TS-G1347's in front,
> > TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter
> >
> > ""Punch"" <2punch.crash2000@AHM.com> wrote in
> > message
> > news:b2fhj4$8c6$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> > >
> > > 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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