Re: RE: new dakota

From: GS- (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Wed Oct 20 1999 - 11:36:37 EDT


Barret, Matt" <MATT_BARRET@EARTHTECH.COM>wrote:
> Believe me when I say that 5spd and 3.92 posi moves like a scalded dog.

Sure does!!

> If you do allot of
> interstate driving say above 60mph than I would consider the 3.55 posi.

You know when I purchased my '98 5spd 3.90 I was a little skeptical
about gas mileage, but I lucked out with 18-18.5 mpg . I wouldn't have
any other gears now. I love it man! When the electric fan goes on I'm
hoping to get near 19+. :)

GS -

>
> Hey Michael, I took delivery on my special order '00 4.7L Sport 5Spd. 3.92
> posi, a week ago, I LOVE it!! I would highly recommend the 4.7L it gets
> better gas mileage than the 5.2L plus more power! Also, if you go with Auto
> Trans. than I would get the 3.92 posi rear or atleast the 3.55, if you go
> with the manual 5 spd like me, I would go with 3.92 gear if you do a fair
> amount of city driving or if you want to drag race it. Believe me when I say
> that 5spd and 3.92 posi moves like a scalded dog. If you do allot of
> interstate driving say above 60mph than I would consider the 3.55 posi. Let
> me just say there ain't no comparison of a V-8 and a 3.9L, like comparing
> apples to oranges! The 4.7L is a real screamer through all RPMS, especially
> if you have the 5spd!
> Good luck, Matt
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Colangelo [mailto:colang@dreamscape.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 9:05 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: new dakota
>
>
>
> I would appreciate any feedback on this- I just sold my 98 Sport 2WD and I
> am looking to buy another. Does anyone have any suggestions on the new 4.7
> in a 2WD Sport? How much more performance can I expect over my 3.9? What
> gear ratios work well- Thanks



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