Re: 4.7 vs. 5.9

From: Boris Elpiner (boriselp@altavista.net)
Date: Thu Dec 30 1999 - 13:30:09 EST


Thanks everybody for a good feedback. You have pretty much confirmed that 4.7 is the way to go.

Happy New Year!

Boris.

----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Boris Elpiner" <boriselp@altavista.net>
> >
> >I'm new to the list, so please forgive me if I'm bringing up a topic that
> >you had discussed to death earlier.
> >
> >I'm in the process of buying a 2000 Quad Cab 4x2 and I'm trying to make a
> >decision on whether to get 4.7L or 5.9L engine. I will be towing a car
> >trailer (about 5000lbs ) twice a month, but most of the time the truck
> >will be used for commuting and regular day-to-day driving. Of course 5.9
> >has a lot better torque which is great for towing, but I keep hearing how
> >smooth, responsive and efficient a 4.7l engine is. And 5.9's towing
> >capacity is only 300lbs more than 4.7's I'm leaning toward 4.7, but I
> >don't want to find myself regretting not getting the most power I could
> >have gotten.
> >
> >I appreciate your feedback.
> >
> >Boris.
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