I'm not really set on an auto, it's all I may be able to find available.
Unfortunately I don't have time to order one because I'm planning a business
trip back to Michigan for a month. I would much rather have a 5-speed W/4.7
and it doesn't need to be fast because it's just a work truck(I'm a
carpenter), besides I'm a little leery about the Hemi until it's been out
for a couple of years and they have the bugs sorted out. Next time around
for the Hemi :)
Sam South
(currently Dakless)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon" <jonsdak@midmaine.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 1:02 AM
Subject: DML: Re: 4.7 W/Auto Trans.
>
> Sam,
> I haven't heard of any major mechanical problems with that combo (Dodge
> autos only seem to start going south after pouring the massive amounts of
> power the V10 and Cummins engines put out through them), but I have heard
> that that combo is gutless. The 4.7/5-speed combo is less so, but as
you're
> one that did a 318-to-360 swap in a Dak, I imagine you'd be displeased
with
> the power that engine will put out in a full-sized truck.
> I guess my question is, if you're set on an auto this time around, why not
> spring for a Hemi?
>
> --
> -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
> ""Sam South"" <sawcut64@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:OE100zabtneqdGSyMp600009819@hotmail.com...
> >
> > Well my '97 F-150 started losing oil pressure and it needs a new motor
> after
> > only 62,000 miles. Long story short the f*&king warranty co. that I
> > purchased the warranty from told me that I'm basically SOL. So I want to
> buy
> > a new 2003 1500 Ram ST(should have stayed with Dodge to begin with) with
a
> > 4.7/auto combo. After owning the 3.9, 5.2, and the 5.9 all 5-speeds, how
> > reliable is the 4.7/auto combo? Is there any problems I should be aware
> of?
> > Thanks for the non Dak help :)
> > Sam South
> > (currently Dakless)
>
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