But with the 5.9L 360 you have to deal with:
1) The infamous transmissions failures
2) The infamous plenum gasket failures
Not sure how accurate these number are, but:
5.9L V8 360
245 hp @4000 rpm
330 ft. lbs. @ 3250 rpm
4.7L V8 287
235hp @4800 rpm
295 ft-lbs @3200 rpm
The HO 4.7L would be a nice option to find in a Quad
Cab!
Get the 4.7L V8. I have owned trucks with BOTH motors,
and would take the 4.7L V8 ANY DAY.
Kyle
--- Brian <hskr@san.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Get the 5.9L if you are getting a quad cab. More
> options out there for mods
> if you want to do that, and more replacement parts
> available as well.
>
> brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On
> Behalf Of A. S> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:56
AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Quad Cabs - Opinions/Advice on
> Purchase
>
>
> I am currently looking at buying a used Quad Cab
> (00-04) Gen 3 version. I
> will most likely go with a 4x4, V8 Auto. I have
> owned Dakotas for many
> years (both Gen 1 and 2) so I know about most of the
> common problems/issues,
>
> but I thought I would check to see if any years are
> better than others
> during 00-04? I'm not sure if anything major was
> changed during those
> years. Anything particular to look with the 4.7?
> Any advice/opinions on
> the Quad Cabs are welcome.
>
> Thanks.
> --Aaron--
>
>
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