On Sat, 10 May 1997 13:50:46 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm about to order a '97 4WD Dakota with the V6 and manual 5-speed
>which comes standard with the 3.21 rear end but if you get the payload
>package (an additional 500 lbs.) they put in the 3.55 rear end. I'm
>looking for the maximum ecconomy so suspect that the 3.21 would be the
>best choice. Then when carrying a heavy use a set of Helwig overload
>springs. Any thoughts appreciated.
As many people have posted, the difference between the six and
eight is very small, MPG wise. Also, if I'm correct, the MPG between
the 3.55 and 3.92 is not much either, It boils down to what you want,
need and can afford....
Steve
1997 Dakota 4X4, CC, 5.2LT, 5 speed, everything 'cept the anti-locks
http://www.primenet.com/~slow crude and always under construction
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