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John Newman
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2/22/2001
00:19:24

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OK, I am new here and hope to soon be a Dakota owner. I know there is alot of debate about what truck to pick(3.9,4.7,5.9) and I'm not trying to start any arguements. I am buying a new dakota in a few weeks and was wondering which one is the best for racing. I would probably be picking between the 4.7 and the 5.9. I hear that the 5.9 only comes in auto. and i would probably prefer 5 speed. So between these which should I get? Consider aftermarket products and the fact that the 5.9 is auto. Also, does the club cab (not quad) have much effect on times??



Bernd
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2/22/2001
00:32:18

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If all you're after is racing the truck, get the 5.9L. Not only because it's the biggest engine available but also because there's a plethora of aftermarket parts available for them...and not just intake, throttle bodies, and exhaust, but cams, heads, pistons, rods, studs, M1-MPI Manifold, cranks, etc.

The 4.7L is rather limited on aftermarket heads, cams, and the rest of the internals. (And external "Bolt-Ons" will only work so far...you will hit a limit on the externals eventually.)


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

Bernd
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2/22/2001
00:34:27

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Almost forgot...the automatic, for consistency in racing would be a better choice. The manuals don't hold up to alot of HP. (500+HP that is)

I know of two Club Cab R/T's that are in the high 11's and low 12's in the 1/4 mile...one with Nitrous and the other with a Supercharger.

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

Nick
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2/22/2001
00:47:23

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Do exatly what Bernd did, and it will be a nice racing truck.

1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers

Justin Whitt
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2/22/2001
20:28:35

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Hey,
I don't know much about the 5.9 but you can't
get the 5.9L in nothing but the R/T or the
Quad Cab.. Not in a 4x4 Club Cab..
But the 4.7 has real potential!!!!!!!!!!
And like Berd said 5spd 500+hp

Justin Whitt



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