Yes,but think of those same mods with the new 4.7! :)
Steve P.
--- "\"Digger\"" <dodgedakotaquadcab@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> My 00' 4.7 V8 w/my mods went from 235 to 260hp & 295
> to 338# torque.And all us SERIOUS truckers in the
> know,its the TORQUE that really gets it done...
>
> Like my old 3.9 Magnum V6: 180 hp/230# torque
> --- GMBlows GMBlows <gmblows@msn.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.7's new
> > ratings.
> > Does anyone have one, or driven one?
> >
> > So how'd they do that? 310 HP, 330 ft-lbs.
> > No mention of VVT anywhere, except on the 2009 5.7
> > Hemi (380HP).
> > I know they added dual spark plugs and a better
> > combustion chamber.
> > I guessing the better combustion allowed them to
> go
> > more aggressive in the
> > cam timing.
> >
> > It's too bad they don't offer this engine with a
> > stick in the Dakota.
> >
> > "The smaller, 4.7-liter V8 has been thoroughly
> > revised for 2008 with more
> > than 30 percent more power. Now at 310 hp and 330
> > lb-ft of torque, ratings
> > just 35 and 45, respectively, behind the Hemi, and
> > the 4.7 is more
> > efficient, has a wider powerband, runs on regular
> > unleaded (mid-grade is
> > recommended for the Hemi) and is smoother yet than
> > the Hemi. Unlike the Hemi
> > it can be mated to a manual transmission, and the
> > automatic is the same
> > five-speed unit the Hemi uses. The 4.7-liter V8 is
> > available in most states
> > with Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capability, meaning
> it
> > can run on gasoline or
> > up to E85 Ethanol."
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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