Hey Andy;
Don't know what the rest think, but with my 3.92SG I think I could go for
an 8spd, you know, like in the tractor trailers, double set of shifters and
all. I can drive around city streets now in 5th (true story).
===================='97 Dakota SLT+=====================
L. John Morris<ljohn@alltel.net>
!!!!! ... your local *HEMI* owner ...!!!!!
White/Driftwood/CC/4x4/5.2L/5spd/3.92SG/FIPK clone
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> From: Andy Callahan <quasideedle@UKY.CAMPUS.MCI.NET>
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: dakota 6-speed
> Date: Thursday, May 08, 1997 9:51 PM
>
> A few weeks ago, I read the EPA mpg numbers for the 98 Camaro Z28. I
> noticed that the 6-speed Z gets 3 mpg (28) more than the automatic (25).
> This got me thinking about a 6-speed Dakota. It seems that that would be
> one logical way to help increase mileage on the interstate. I think they
> should offer a 6-speed with a 5th gear that is a bit shorter than the
> current 5th gear (for city overdrive) and a 6th gear that is a bit taller
> than the current 5th gear (for highway speeds). Then, today I read in
Mopar
> Muscle that Dodge will offer a 6-speed tranny on some Ram models in 98.
> Does anyone know if a 6-speed could ever find its way into a Dakota
(maybe
> the R/T??)? What do you guys think about a 6-speed Dakota? Just
something
> to think about.
>
>
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> Andy Callahan
> quasideedle@uky.campus.mci.net
> '97, V8, CC, Sport, 3.55, 5-speed, 4x2
> Tire & Handling Package
> All the little goodies
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