Hi,
I have the 4.7 in a CC but with a 5 speed. Gas mileage has run as low as 15
and as high as 19.5.
It is no dog. I have the 3.55 rear and have been able to make the tires
"chirp" while shifting to 3rd. I have not raced it, but have kept up with a
late model Vette, up to about 60 mph where he pulled about a car's length.
We both shut down at that point. Once while doing about 60 mph on the
highway a late model Camaro came up on my rear and started tailgating me so
I punched it. Dropped him pretty quickly and was pulling away. When I got
to 90 mph (this was on a wide open highway here in Texas, I know, no excuse)
I let up on the gas, at which point he sailed past me( I had already found
out what I wanted to know). I have no idea which engine he had.
All in all it is a quick truck. I love it and would not trade it for
anything in its price range. I can't wait to see what it is going to be
like with a K&N Gen2 and a cat back exhaust.
For what it is worth.
Henry
San Antonio
2K Sport CC 4.7 5sp 4x2 3.55sg Solar Yellow
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]
On Behalf Of Donny M Hayes
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 9:39 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: 4.7 engine questions....
Hi all.
Well, I guess I'm going to be giving up my RT in the
next few weeks and I'm trying to find out some "real
world" info on the new 4.7 engine and multispeed
auto...
If you have one of these please answer a few questions
for me:
Gas mileage? Better, same, worse?
Power? I know its a drop in HP and torque, but is it a
dog or anything?
New trans? Any known problems yet? Does it shift any
better than the current slush box (Chrysler needs to
study GMs 4L60E!)
etc? Any other things you've noticed good or bad about
it?
Thanks in advance...
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Donny M Hayes
donny_m_hayes@yahoo.com
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