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RENE SEGUIN
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2/05/2001
12:23:37
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 Subject: 4.7L NEW GEN OR 5.9L
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I'm new to this board.
And would like to ask you a question. I appoligize in advance if this question has already come up.
I'm buying a Dakota this week, and would like to know, What would be the best engine to choose from for aftermarket upgrades?.....4.7L OR 5.9L
Is the 5.9L more popular to upgrade in after market parts. I would like to get this option, but it's the extra cost that gets me.
Is the 4.7L just as popular? when it comes to aftermarket parts??
pls help
will be buying a Dakota Quad Cab slt 4 x 4
pls help???
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Bernd
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2/05/2001
15:52:56
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If you're looking for mileage, the 4.7L has the advantage over the 5.9L. On the aftermarket parts, there are some pretty good parts out there for the 4.7's, but not even as close to as many as with the 5.9L. (The 5.9L - 360CID - has been around for a LONG time.)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
2/05/2001
18:47:47
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Rene...When Ford came out with the 4.6L,there wasn't any speed parts around,but today you can get what ever you want...it is BIG business.There will be all kinds of parts coming out for the little 287.This little engine kick ass.Remember this engine is the new kid on the block.
Bob
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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nextgen
GenI
2/06/2001
01:48:49
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GO WITH THE 4.7L RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, I THINK ITS BETTER, PERFORMANCE WISE, AND GAS MILEAGE WISE. LIKE BOB SAID THE 4.7L WILL HAVE MANY....AFTERMARKET PARTS, IN ABOUT A YEAR. I WOULDN'T GO WITH ANYTHING ELSE
TONY
2000 CC 4.7L SLT PLUS AUTO
Z-TUBE, CUSTOM EXHAUST
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CLYDE
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
12:53:59
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Ijust got a dakota R/T and I would like to know
some easy way to make it go faster and not cost
too much.
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D
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
14:10:59
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the 5.9 has been around a long time, and
thousands of aftermarket performance parts
are avialable for it.
I decided to go with newer technology over
displacement. I liked what they did to the 4.7,
a 287 CI engine producing almost as much
HP as the 360 CI motor is pretty impressive.
Although the 4.7 has less torque than the 5.9,
it is a much lighter and efficient design, I liked
the aluminum heads, and the OHC design.
So far, companies have made a lot for the 4.7
motor, intakes, headers, Throttle bodies, and
CW even installed 4.7 HO cams.
the 5.9 is supposed to be replaced soon by
the newly designed 5.7 motor, and I believe
the 3.9 will be replaced by the already Jeep
production of the 3.7
The 4.7 is steadily getting more popular, but
the Die hard R/T fans love their 5.9's....I just
wanna know if they will be die hard 5.7 fans
once the 5.9 is gone????They dog the 4.7
motor a lot, but the little engine has a lot of
potential.
D
01/4.7/CC/3.55/airaid+homebrewed3"/180stat
JetStage2/Dynomax3"/TBspacer/DJMdrop3-6/
NoClutchFan
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jjj
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
16:53:19
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Drive both!
I drove a 4.7 QC and a 5.9 QC -- was NOT impressed with the 4.7. Power IMO is fair in a QC, whereas w/5.9 is very adequate. If you are going to tow I recommend the 5.9. Mileage isn't that different between the two. I have gotten a high of 19 doing 65 and 18.5 doing 70+
Jeff
01 QC 5.9 4X4
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notchlx
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
22:05:36
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This could easily turn into a flame war.
Drive both vehicles. Everyones taste and needs are different.. Form an opinion for yourself. If the cost of the 5.9 seems to pose a problem for you, and the little bit of extra torque doesn't seem to matter to you,there are plenty HP mods out there for a 4.7, that are reasonably cheap. You could maintain the payment that fits the budget... And that my friend makes the wallet happy.
Good Luck on your purchase.
No matter what size engine you end up with, you've got a rock-solid reliable piece of transportation.
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jonathan
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
22:15:52
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I drove both engines and they are both guzzlers... yes, I know I live my life from stop light to stop light, but hey... I did it in both trucks and it was the same gas mileage. The 4.7 is no doubt very impressive for it's size and design... but I would rather spend a few bucks and upgrade the 5.9.
just mho
jonathan
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Hersbird
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2/27/2002
23:29:56
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If upgrading is the primary importance then people pointing you to the 4.7 are really misleading you. Yes there is suff out and more coming out all the time but this is doubly true for the 5.9 and the 5.9 stuff is less expensive to boot. The 4.7 is tweaked better from the factory so I think it really responds to the mods less then the same mods on the 5.9. If you think Mopar and the aftermarket is just going to let the 5.9 die then why are they still making a big aftermarket for the big block, hemi, and non magnum small blocks when all of these haven't seen a production car in 10-30 years? I really don't think the 5.9 guys dog the 4.7 guys at all, it has always seemed to be the other way around to tell you the truth. I'm not dogging the 4.7 here it is a great motor, and for most people it would be the best choice. Come on though 4.7 guys, can you honestly tell this guy when, as he stated ability to mod the motor is of primary importance, that the 4.7 is still the way to go?
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Todd W
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2/27/2002
23:43:24
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Personally, I'd go with the 4.7 over the 5.9, nothing -wrong- with the 5.9 mind you. Heck, it's a great engine. Almost 6 liters! Whoooa!
But...
YOU CAN'T GET IT IN A STICK!
2000 Dakota Reg Cab
3.9L V6 5-speed
Intake, FMS #19, Ported TB
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PeTeR F.
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
15:06:19
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Todd W. thats the only reason I bought the 4.7l over the R/T. I loved the 5.9l but it was not as fun as the 4.7l manual. Yes, I test drove both but the stick sold me.
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jjj
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
15:21:07
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The five speed reason is a pretty good justification :)
jeff
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
15:59:40
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My friend (him and his parents mind you) Own two QC's both 4x4's. One is a 4.7 the other 5.9. I really enjoyed the responsiveness of the 4.7,,,and I KNOW the 5.9 has mo' power,,but you sure can't feel it on the street till you're doing like 75mph+ or serious off roading. I'd go for the 4.7
Andy H.
'01 CC 4.7 auto 3.55
1/4 = 15.2 :)
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
19:37:20
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Once again the past 4 posts fail to answer the initial question, you all sound like a bunch of politicians putting your own spin on it. He didn't ask which transmission was better, or which felt faster around town, he asked which motor is better for mods! Do you all honestly think the 4.7 motor is a better motor to mod? Maybe in 5 years the aftermarket will be close to what it is for the 5.9 now but that's a long to to hang on, the whole time better starting points like the 5.7 hemi will be coming down. The 5.2 and 5.9 in their current form have been around in mass quanities since 1992, and some of the very best stuff (r/t heads, M1 intake, stroker crank) have just reciently come out.
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Duner
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
19:56:24
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I hate threads like this one.
What's the best engine for mods?
........ A friggin' Chevy!
If you want to spend money on mods than the 5.9 is the only logical choice. You will be able to buy mods until you run out of money.
He's getting a big heavy 4x4 quad cab that will probably never see the track..... go with the 5.9!
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Eric
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
21:56:28
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No bad words about the 5.9. Tested it in a R/T Durango. Than the 4.7 in a QC Dakota. Found Dakota much faster. Now am looking to add an Airaid intake for some extra HP.
Eric NJ
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4X4
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