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John S
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3/16/2001
16:15:06

Subject: Auto or Stick
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I'm buying a 01 4x4 with a 4.7. I test drove an automatic but the dealer didn't have any V8 stick shifts to drive. I'm old school and like stick, not to mention the price difference. I was curious how they drive. Are the gears ratios tight and sporty like a toy truck or are they like a full size truck with a big nasty stick with alot of stick travel and lousey gear ratios.



pitcru
Gen III
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3/17/2001
22:40:32

RE: Auto or Stick
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Get a STICK! They drive great. I have an 01 2wd 4.7 with 3.92 diff and a stick. Ratios are pretty good. You can get out of shape pretty easy in first and second. Hurst has a Competition shifter out for it in a month as well. Forget the automatic.



Bernd
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3/18/2001
02:40:58

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Personal Preference: 5-Speed (On or Offroad)

Most people like the automatics for "comfort"...but there's nothing like a stick...knowing what gear your in and keeping it there without the automatic making up its own mind. ;)


Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous

95DakotaV8
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3/18/2001
08:01:04

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Stick, the throw is long but Hurst has a replacement out for $176, shortens the throw about 50%.

Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, Mopar PCM
Family Man!

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