Now come on, while the 318 ci engine has been around, the 318 Mag was
totally differnet than say the 318 in my old Ram Charger.
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Johnson <frankwjohnson@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 1999 3:31 PM
Subject: DML: New 4.7 engine
> Is anyone else that was planning on getting a new Dak concerned about the
> problems that they're having with the new engine?
> I really like the 318, maybe it was kinda an old engine but it was proven
> reliable over the years. I mean they used this engine for soooooo long on
> the Ram. I am just a little hesitant to pick a new Dak up with this
engine
> and ending up having it at the dealer's garage way too often.
> New technology is great especially when you'll be saving 50 lbs (i think)
> and gaining about 5 hp, but i would prefer to get the old guy that's
almost
> guaranteed to last a really, really long time.
>
> Just my thoughts,
>
> Frank WJ
>
>
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