Re: 5.2L 5-Speed

From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
Date: Fri Oct 30 1998 - 10:52:02 EST


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Mike,

Doesn't matter what kind of tranny you've got (going to get). If weather
conditions where you live are such that you feel the need for 4wd on paved
sufaces, consider getting the full-time transfer case. I live up north and tend
to travel further north (VT) during the winter months so I got the fulll-time
option so I didn't have to worry about using 4wd on snowy highways.

T.

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Mike

P.S. Not a Dakota spank-but in the Ram. Last night. It was
about 50 degrees out and my engine hadn't warmed up all the
way yet (about 170-180 degrees) A red Camaro, (it was real
dark but from the sounds of the exhaust, Z-28) pulled up at
the red light. He started revvin' a bit so I knew he wanted
to go ( the dual exhaust on the ram is a real
race-instigator!) The light turned green and I had a little
better take-off than he did. I was amazed at how quick the
truck was that night.(must of been the temp. outside/engine)
We were bumper to bumper up until about 70mph when I backed
off (still driving on my last ticket, didn't want to risk it)
Even though I didn't officially spank the camaro, it was damn
close for a truck so it has been considered SPANKED!!

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Hi DML'ers-
 
     I have been lurking on this list for quite
a while and have found it very informative. I have pretty much come up
with a list of things I want to do to my truck according to fellow DML'ers
posts. Now all I have to do is order the truck.
   A few days ago, I stopped at a Dodge dealer to look at
their Dakota's. I stumbled upon a black RC R/T. After a quick test drive
I wanted it bad. My dad has the 5.9 in his Ram, but this thing is incredible.
I tried to convince myself that I don't <I>really </I>need a CC or a 4X4.
Somehow I managed to hold myself back. You R/T guys must really love those
trucks!!
   Anyway, I have a quick question about <I>my</I> truck.
Anyone out there with a 5.2L 5-Speed 4X4 CC. Is it pretty quick with the
3.92 axle? Would the full-time transfer case be a good idea for a 5-speed?
Anyone have any other pictures of a Solar Yellow dak (besides the one in
the Dakota catalog)? I am probobaly going to get it in that color, just
that I've haven't seen it on a CC yet. Thanks for any help.

Mike

P.S. Not a Dakota spank-but in the Ram. Last night. It was about 50
degrees out and my engine hadn't warmed up all the way yet (about 170-180
degrees) A red Camaro, (it was real dark but from the sounds of the exhaust,
Z-28) pulled up at the red light. He started revvin' a bit so I knew he
wanted to go ( the dual exhaust on the ram is a real race-instigator!)
The light turned green and I had a little better take-off than he did.
I was amazed at how quick the truck was that night.(must of been the temp.
outside/engine) We were bumper to bumper up until about 70mph when I backed
off (still driving on my last ticket, didn't want to risk it) Even though
I didn't officially spank the camaro, it was damn close for a truck so
it has been considered SPANKED!!</HTML>

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