Gas mileage is pretty close. I'm getting 17 or 18 on the highway. I'm
sure what the 6's are getting. Plus, with an 8, it takes less power to
move the truck, with a 6, its more. More power, more gas. Its also
personnel preformance. for me, their was no decision.
dave
'97 Sport CC v8/5-spd 4x4
homemade ram air
K&N FIPK clone
Gibson split cat-back
http://members.xoom.com/tnadoman
>>
>> My question is the V-6 enough or should I shop for a V-8 ? I don't
plan
>> to tow anything or haul a heck of a lot. Any comments in regard to
>> price or anything else is appreciated. This will be my first Dodge
>> product.
>>
>
> IMHO, go for the 8. Especially so if you're ordering the truck;
>I think the 8 costs a bit more than it did in '96 when I bought my
>truck ($500-600), but it does make a world of difference. Especially
>if you've got an automatic tranny.
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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> | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.77@92.97), '96 Kolb FireFly 447
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