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03SXT4x4
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9/24/2006
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ok so im lookin into the R/T dak's and im wondering are they really that quick?..i mean will it beat a mustang or what. cause online im readin with says 245HP...and the 5.2 has 230 y put in a 5.9 if its only 15HP? and they also said a 4.7 will keep up with an R/T.. i just wanna no is it worth it for an r/t are they really that quick.. and what are the HP numbers on em
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clint
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2006
23:14:08
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those readings are at the crank. and the rt is a cool truck. you get the wheels and fender flares. but if money is tight... do a wanna be r/t get a 5.2 and get some wheels and fender flares and some small upgrades and youll keep right up with an r/t. now aobut the 4.7... there is about a 10 page thread on here that started in 2002 about which is better. you can go read and decide
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N56629
Dodge Dakota
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9/25/2006
06:55:38
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Look at torque figures and not the hp. Torque is what makes it quick off the line. The 5.9 also has more potential than the 5.2.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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9/25/2006
11:12:52
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The 5.2 usually got about 3-4 mpg better than a 5.9. The neat thing about the 1998-2003 R/T's were the "ready made" setup. The suspension was lowered 1", heavier shocks and a huge rear swaybar, 9.25 rearend with 3:92 and 17x9 wheels. By comparison, the 2006 R/T is stock ride height, a dinky rear swaybar, 17x8 wheels and a fake hood scoop. At least the '06 gets a HO 4.7. Both can be modded into something better, its just that DC used to give you more of a head start with the GenIII R/T.
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2002 R/T
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
10:47:54
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well i can say i really love me 2002 regular cab R/T. Like 01motorsport said the genIII come with a more head start than the 06' i think the R/T's are worth the extra money you pay for them. put a Hotchkis suspension add some bolt ons from Mopar and put a 100shot NX kit and you will be runnin 12.9@105mph like me. lol
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little jer
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
13:42:49
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actually the R/T has 250 hp, just 5 over the durango's 245 hp 360 in the SLT. The R'T Durango got 5 more hp to a whopping 250. Whoopie! But the R/T has 345 ft lbs of torque. The 4.7 only has 295 ft lb., and the non R/T 360 put out 335 ft lb
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Jerry
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
19:01:12
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Yes but Dodge trans suck, Motor Trend said is loses 90hp by the time it gets to the tires.
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pacman
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
20:40:48
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You can try to clone an R/T by adding wheel flares to a 5.2, but I guarantee you won't have half the fun. I've seen a couple wanna be's out there and they're not even close. Besides, there's not a better looking truck in its class on the road...period!
When my 5.9 gives up the ghost, I'm dropping in a 5.7 Hemi. The streets will no longer be safe.
Pacman
2000 R/T Club Cab
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clint
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
20:46:23
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90 hp? common. thats way to much. its like 20 percent. and pacman. what is the difference between a r/t and a normal 5.2? 10 hp fender flares and wheels. thats about it. unless its a newer one which is a rear swaybar and lowered 1 inch. it would be VERY simple to make normal dak as good and BETTER than an r/t
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Billy Bob
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
20:58:41
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The differnece between a R/T and a normal 5.2 is that a R/T is a 5.9. The 5.9 has more potential than the 5.2. Theres no placement like displacement. You do the same mods to both and the R/T will gain more from it.
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Mopar318
GenII
9/26/2006
21:14:53
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Im sorry but that stament does not have any truth to it. 5.9 has a longer stroke. Good for torque...not so good for quick revs. 5.2= shorter stroke. Its going to make less power down low but if properly built will make loads up top.
Another disadvantage of the R/T is the wieght. I can do the same mods to my truck as an R/T and be quicker with less cubes.
Old setup: 1/4 mile on old setup: 13.965 @ 100.10 MPH, Crappy 2.236 60' on street tires
Mods: Paxton NOVI 2000 supercharger @ 10 #'s, M1 4Bbl, F&B 58mm TB, Gibson headers, JBA Y-pipe, and a Locker
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2002 R/T
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2006
22:37:44
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i have a 100 shot on my r/t and ran 12.9
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4.7onN20
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9/27/2006
01:34:32
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If you ask me it depends on what you want it for. If your just going to keep it stock or slightly modded go for 4.7. If you are going to mod the hell out of it get a 5.9. Im out of good hp mods on my 4.7 but the 5.9 just keeps getting better. It will also take more of a beating via Nitrous or Supercharger.
I like my 4.7 for a daily driver but I also have my 420 hp firebird in the drive for some real adrenaline. If I didnt have it I would probobably get a 5.9. But dont get me wrong my little 4.7 puts most of the r/ts around here in line. Including a supercharged one. But hey, all that torque is useless if you cant put it to the ground. It sure is fun to play with though.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2006
09:14:45
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After hearing so many R/T owners complain about their truck's gas mileage, I went for a 4.7 5-speed instead. 19 to 20 mpg is easier to live with. Besides, a V-8 hooked to a manual tranny is constant fun, anyway. Still, I hope DC will make a "true" R/T again someday, with a "less GVW rating" warning sticker LOL.
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modain
GenIII
9/27/2006
11:12:34
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V8. Manual tranny. Daddy Likes!
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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ID 4x4
GenIII
9/30/2006
17:46:12
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What he said.
01 cc 4.7 5-speed 4x4, Rancho lift,4:56 LSD, MBRP exhaust, Superchips
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Adam
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2006
18:15:42
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idk about RTs but i love my 1993 5.2 trucks stock but pretty mint auto trans recently started slipping i would say dodge trans old ones any way suck. but it did 0-60 in 7 sec. again stock slipping trany.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2006
23:47:13
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I keep seeing this fender flair business mentioned for the RT. Why is this. My 99 SLT 4x4 CC 5.2 has got fender flairs. I bought it new.
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4.7
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2006
21:04:05
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I HAVE A 00 CLUBCAB 4.7 I SMOKE RT'S WITH JUST A FEW ENGINE MODS ? THEN AGAIN I WORK AT DODGE AS A TECH
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2002 R/T
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10/15/2006
17:30:34
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whats the big deal the R/T is just a few thousand dollars more. its set up from the factory as a foundation to add more power to it. i think alot of you guys are just tight a**es. and its funny because a lot of you clown the R/T and yet you have R/T rims on ur dakotas. haha
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2003SXT4x4
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2006
00:02:40
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can they still tow good if they are lower? i mean the torque is there but with the hieght can it still haul? i live in WV so im in mtns. plus my buddy have a 97 with the 5.2 4x4 so i wanna have some braggin rights cause this 3.9 aint gettin it if u know what i mean
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