Hopefully the dealer can find one for me. I test drove a Ram 1500 LB with
the 4.7/auto combo and maybe I'm just used to my weak Ford 4.2 V-6, but it
was much more powerful then the Ford. I was actually able to lay down a
sweet pair of rubber for 20 feet or so with it ;)
Sam South
(currently Dakless)
----- Original Message -----
From: <B1LLYW@aol.com>
To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
Cc: <sawcut64@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 4:57 AM
Subject: Re: DML: 4.7 W/Auto Trans.
>
> In a message dated 3/16/2003 9:42:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> sawcut64@msn.com writes:
>
>
> > 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)
> >
>
> Okay, Sam. I know you like your 5-speeds like me. If you are going to
get
> the 4.7, get the 5 speed. It loves the 5 speed even more than the earlier
> Magnum motors. Get the 5 speed and the 3.92's, particularly with the
taller
> tires on a Ram, and you will not regret it. The 4.7 is borderline for the
> weight of a Ram, and if you get the auto, I bet you'll regret it.
>
> Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
> See Items For Sale On My Website
>
> '02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
> '95 Dakota CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
>
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