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Ed
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
14:31:12
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 Subject: Dakota v. Ram 3.9
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I recently drove a 2001 Ram with a 3.9 (I think). I have a 2000 Dakota with a 3.9. For some reason the Ram seemed to have more power, quicker acceleration/throttle response. I was just wondering if there was any difference in the Ram and Dakota engine setup that would explain these differences, or if standard rear-end gearing was different between the two. Both are stock, the Ram is a base model, nothing fancy.
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reke
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
14:47:56
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well its the same but its like the new dakota the 3.7 has only 20less horse power than the 4.7
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scott1981
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
15:40:38
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gearing
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J-Man
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
17:09:20
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Actually, the computer in the Ram has a slightly more agressive fuel curve and a couple more degrees of timing advance compared to the dak, so that's what gives it a little bit more pep. No doubt gearing has something to do with it too. Lower gears will give you better response, but not necessarily better acceleration as well, so gearing isn't the only factor here. I have a 96 RAM with the 3.9, so I have some first hand experience.
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JFH
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2/18/2005
07:46:05
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I think it may be in your head, while there is a better fuel curve, the Ram wieghs a lot more than the Dakota. It could possibly be the gear ratio. Otherwise it may have just felt quicker.
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2005
10:27:22
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there probably is minimal difference in reality. but here is the thougth that may not have crossed your mind, how is your truck really running? i thought mine was running great until i changed the timing chain and did some exhaust work and a good tune up. the truck runs alot stronger now... maybe your truck just needs a good run through.
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