4.7 towing (was: HO cams)

From: Jason Bleazard (dml@bleazard.net)
Date: Fri Feb 20 2004 - 14:03:12 EST


Curt Coulter said:
>
> I frequently tow 2500-5500 pounds and find the 4.7 to be pretty anemic for
> that use.

What axle ratio do you have? We found when we changed from 3.55 to 3.92
that it made a HUGE difference for towing with the 4.7. It makes sense to
me. I know this engine loves to rev, and develops its power at a higher
RPM range than the 318 did.

-- 
Jason Bleazard  http://www.bleazard.net  Burlington, Ontario
his:  '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black



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