Re: "Magnum" engines (was: PCM)

From: droo (03dakotaCC4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Mon Apr 25 2005 - 20:41:56 EDT


On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:43:59 -0400, <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:

>
> Speaking of which, is anyone else as annoyed about that as I am?
> (DC calling the 3.7, 4.7 & 5.7 "Magnum" engines.) They are an
> entirely new design which have nothing in common with the older
> engines. Heck, even the 5.7 is somewhat different from the 3.7 and
> 4.7... What possible reason could there be to keep the same
> nomenclature for a completely different engine? I thought they
> were going to call them "Powertech" or something along those lines.
> At first (back in 2000 or so), I thought they were just trying to
> use up their remaining fender badges, but now I realize they're just
> being stupid. As if there isn't enough confusion in the automotive
> world already. :-)
>

Why shouldn't they? They didn't rename the dakota with every new
generation. Why is that ok to do to the vehicle and not the engine? Engine
names are all marketing.

-- 
-Droo

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