>From what I read, like the R/T the hemi is only available with the 5 speed
hd auto. Not the one that comes with the 4.7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 8:07 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Trading for a 2003 Ram 5.7 hemi maybe
>
> GO WITH THE 20'S!!! They look way better than the 17's. I would opt for
> the manual trans though...but that's just me and the bad luck with the
auto
> trans in my V6 talking. I went from a manual to an auto and have
regretted
> it every day. Definately get the 3.92sg rear end. I also have to add
that
> I think the Ram is a mighty good looking truck, even if it is to high off
> the ground. Good luck in whatever choice you make. Oh, post pics.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""Jim Miller WB5OXQ"" <wb5oxq@grandecom.net> wrote in message
> news:00a801c32976$e863a4f0$9c0c9b18@homebrzelqshma...
> >
> > I am about to decide not to wait for the srt-10 after reading remarks
> about
> > further delays in availability, limited availibility and perhapps a very
> > high price. I have enjoyed my 99 R/T and while it has only 54k miles on
> it
> > and some of the extended warranty left and is in nearly immacualte
> condition
> > I may trade for a Ram if you guys will forgive me for doing so. I have
> > determined that the swb reg cab ram is only about 400 pounds heavier
than
> my
> > R/T and with the 5.7 hemi will have 100 more horses before aftermarket
> > goodies can improve that. I wonder how much more power a few mods can
> turn
> > up. I know that a blower would turn it into a fierce tire melter. Also
I
> > would really rather not have to shift gears myself. If I buy one it
will
> be
> > a Laramie with all the goodies that I can get. I will insist on the
3.92
> > anti spin diff also. Any thoughts from the group? 17 or 20 inch
wheels?
> > Jim in Waco
> >
>
>
>
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