>
> After reading all the discussion about limited availability of 5 speed/V8's, I went to the
> dealership where I purchased mine (northern VA). Out of the 7 V8's (4x4 and a few 4x2's), 2 were
> stick and 5 were auto.
>
> Gas mileage...I continue to get between 16 and 17 mpg on a tank (about 360 miles). This is with
> the K&N FIPK (otw as the Meldrum fresh air).
>
> I can't sleep at night thinking about the '98 RT Dakota with a 360. If it had a stick, I would
> almost uncertainly trade in and get the 360. Can't decide if I want the bigger engine with an
> auto, or a little smaller engine with the stick. Oh what is one to due?
>
> I am looking to get the Mopar headers for the '97 Dakota 4x4. My question is this...should I get
> the headers installed before the Gibson dual exhaust or get the exhaust before the headers come
> out. Or does it matter?
>
> Anyway, I love this group and the discussions that are brought forward!
>
> Dave Thede
> '97 Dakota Sport+ CC 4x4 V8/5-speed 3.55
> K&N FIPK clone
> Mopar headers...Gibson dual exhaust someday soon I hope
>
>
>
>
Guys their is a very simple reason more of the Daks on the lot are V8's
with auto's. 1.) Read in some car magazine that 85% of the vehicles on the
road in the U.S are auto's (BTW, the numbers are exactly opposite in
Europe, there 85% are stick.) 2.) The V8 is the most popular engine in
the Dak, so it is just good business sense for them to have the majority
of Daks as V8 autos. At least in my opinion.
Bruce
P.S.- I'd trade on the 360, of course I like autos so I guess I'm biased,
but dam, you gotta admit, a 360 in a Dak would be worth just about
anything, with the power it's gonna have.
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