There is an on going thread on dakota usa about a guys progress with
putting a 5.7 in his gen 3 dak. As best as I recall he has it running
and only needs to work out some minor false cel readings and tidy up
the wiring he spliced into. He has pics and a video or two of the
swap along with lots of tech issues he ran into.
WiLieR
On 8/4/07, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> I know the Hemi fits in a Jeep Wrangler so it will definitely fit into a
> Dakota.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Preston [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 6:39 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: 4.7 v8 vs 5.7 HEMI
>
>
> I think a couple people have gotten a Hemi to fit in a
> Dakota,but I haven't seen any pictures. Maybe they
> did.
>
> The normal 4.7 has had 235 HP and about 300 lb. feet
> of torque for years,with the higher output 4.7 having
> about 250 (Rams). The H.O. 4.7 as used in Jeep GC's
> was/is 265 HP. The brand new 4.7 coming out in the new
> Daks will have nearly 300 HP. The Hemi's have 345. Not
> sure about the torque.
>
> Steve P.
> --- Jamie Calder <jcalder3@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Anyone know any facts about the 4.7 vs. Hemi (HP,
> > torque, mileage etc.)
> > Particularly regarding the '06 and '07 models. Is
> > there any difference in
> > them installed in Dakota vs. Durango?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > James
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On
> > Behalf Of Steve Preston
> > Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 4:22 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: 4.7 v8 vs 5.7 HEMI
> >
> >
> > Because you and I both know that 4.7's are actually
> > the more powerful
> > engine! But because of political correctness and the
> > smog controls on our
> > engines,4.7's are toned way down to about half their
> > nominal horsepower.
> > There,it's been said. :)
> >
> > Steve P.
> > --- "\"Digger\"" <dodgedakotaquadcab@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Ok,so why is the 4.7 so much more to make????
> > >
> > > David & Judy Digney
> > > Madison,Wisconsin
> > > 00' Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 "Blue Thunder"
> > > 4.7 V8, 45RFE,3.55 LSD
> > > Intense Blue/Driftwood Satin
> > >
> > > David Digney (Digger)
> > > Madison,Wi
> > > 00' Dakota Quad Cab 4x4
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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