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Gray Park
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10/29/2006
20:57:46
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Could someone tell me if all Gen 2 trucks have the same wireing harness, dashboard, fuelingection ect,and if they did any drastick changes in the technoligy in those years?,and if so, what year did the change happen, before the new Dakoda in 2005 or 06? thanks for you help.
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2006
09:43:38
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97-99 was one gen then 2000-2004 another. There were slight changes to design but nothing major that I am aware.
I guess I would ask why are you asking? Are you considering a swap from one truck to another?
- Dan M
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2006
12:21:08
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Most people would consider 86-89 Gen1, 90-96 Gen2, 97-2004 Gen3. no they are not the same. some have simalarities like the same drivetrain and what not, but mostly different.
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Gray Park
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10/30/2006
20:29:06
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OOps! I was wrong in saying the Gen 2, I realy ment the 96 to 04 GEN 3. I rememberd that there was another GEN before the 92 that my father has, Great truck by the way , I am considering buying a GEN3 and wanted to know if there were any changes in the engines and the drivetrains in those years, and if so which one would be the best year to buy, What year did they go to GEN4 ? thanks guys,for replying to my ???
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Kowalski
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10/31/2006
07:49:27
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Enthusiasts consider '05 gen 4; while DC calls it gen 3. DC lumps gens 1&2 together, we tend to make a distinction of gen 2 when they lengthened the nose for a v8. There have been numerous changes to some components, while many others have stayed the same. The 4.7 motor and 45RFE (and similar 545RFE) transmision combination became available in '00, replacing the 5.2. Good package.
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gray park
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2006
08:25:04
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Thanks for the info, Gray.
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2006
11:23:32
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don't forget the suspenion differences.
I had a 95 CC 4x4 and now have an 02 QC 4x4. Both great trucks, both fun to drive, both reliable. One 3.9L and the other 4.7L. no complaints with either.
depending what year you get from 96-04 you're looking at 3.9/5.2/5.9 or 3.7/4.7. The 3.7/4.7 have slightly better fuel economy and more power than previous engines.
- Dan M
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gray park
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2006
14:07:47
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Thanks Dan! That was a really helpfull bit of info, are the 3.7 and the 4.7 a new V6 or V8? Thanks.
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Kowalski
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10/31/2006
14:33:00
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Yup, v-6 and v-8, respectively.
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jayb
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10/31/2006
19:29:22
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while your correct about the 3.7 having more power, i wouldnt necesarily consider it a better engine. the dyno's show the 3.9 having more low end than the 3.7, which is what makes a truck engine,... a truck engine. and the 4.7 doesnt really have more power, 5 hp is nothing. and the torque isnt better either. 295ftlbs at 3600rpm? the 5.2 is 295(or 300 depending on year) ft-lbs @ 3200rpm. more low end with 5.2.
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Scott C
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2006
21:11:07
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the 3.7 and 4.7 basicly start a new GEN cause they are the diamler motors and the dakotas and durango and rams electronics changed to certain degree.... function and stlye.... 5 more or less hp and the same to the torque really isnt that noticeable.... but to me the the new motors seem responsive then the previous motors...
Scott C
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