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Keith Hamm
Unregistered
2/21/2001
15:04:25
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 Subject: 4.7 Manual or Automatic?
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I just ordered a 4.7 CC Sport 5 speed. I've heard some say that they would take the new automatic over the 5 speed. I am looking for speed and power. My common sense tells me that the 5 speed will kill the automatic but I also dont' know how far automatic technology has come along. Did I do good by ordering the 5 speed?
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Bernd
GenIII
2/21/2001
15:46:40
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Any automatic will always have more driveline HP loss than a manual trans. No way around that...but yes, they are much more efficient than the "Good Old Days" transmissions.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Anthony
GenIII
2/21/2001
18:31:12
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I was going to get the auto with the muti-speed tranny, but then it first came out it had some problems with it. So I decided to go with the 5 speed, first of all it's a heavy duty tranny, second it's a little better on gas, third in slippery weather you have better control, but nothing beats banging gears with this 4.7. Excepted maybe traffic, don't worry in my opinion you picked the right choice.
Anthony
2000 Dakota Sport Plus CC 4X4 4.7, 5spd, 3.55, Intense Blue, Loaded
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Nick
DakotaEnthusiast
2/21/2001
22:23:38
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5 speed because its fun.
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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Manuel
GenIII
2/23/2001
13:10:52
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Running through the gears on my Dakota is one of my favorite things. I think you will enjoy your truck with the 5 speed much more.
Manuel J Baca
98 Sport
5.2 4x4
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solar4.7
Unregistered
2/26/2001
21:02:34
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I've got the 4.7 5-speed and other than the clutch going out every 10,000 miles the truck is a blast to drive.
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95DakotaV8
GenII
2/27/2001
05:01:16
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Ok, other than Solar4.7, my stock clutch is fine with over 80k on the odometer. 5 speed was a good choice.
Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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