I've got a 4.7, and if i was out to get a truck right now, i'd get a '99
318. Then wait a year or so until going for the 4.7 engine.
In my opinion the 4.7 IS A BETTER ENGINE!!!! It's lighter, and has 5 more
hp than the 318 (with 5 less lbs-ft torque but o well). And it's better on
gas, a little.
But, they do not have all the bugs worked out of either the engine or the
tranny. I'm pretty pissed about being a guinea pig, especially the one
given cancer in his transmission. As well, anyone that ordered a 2000 and
waited like 6-8 weeks like i did, can testify that they were pushing orders
through faster than they should have been.
but maybe towards the end of the production year they'll be getting better??
With my experience over the last month, i would advise anyone to wait off on
buying the 4.7.
Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiip!!!!!!!!! (the sound of the flame suit gettin zipped up.)
Frank WJ
>From: Todd Abernathy <t_abernathy7@juno.com>
>The tradeoffs between the 5.2 and 4.7 are a wash ? "Vvveery
>InnTerrresting" (said in a German accent).
>
>So are there any DMLers that traded in a 5.2 for the 4.7 and would offer
>an opinion if they would do it again ?
>
>I'm NOT looking to stir anything up. I plan on buying a '00, after the
>new year, and want the power of the V8 (disclaimer, I have nothing
>against the V6ers). I have been reading the DML e-mails for about two
>months now to get insight. I'm kind of back where I started, concerned
>about the new engine without a history in the truck. I'm toying with
>just buying a used 5.2. $20,000 plus is a lot of jack to spend be part
>of a test group.
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