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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
14:31:06
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 Subject: V6 vs. V8???
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Hey all, first i tried searching, but couldn't find a good thread on this topic.
Im lookin to buy a Quad Cab 4x2 Dakota Sport Automatic, which i will use more for looks than for towing, and i am undecided as to which engine to get. MPG is a BIG concern for me as i am switching from a Honda Accord to a Dakota.
Is the V6 that underpowered? How much mileage will i lose with the V8, 1-2 MPG i can tolerate, but my first pic for a truck was the ram, too bad it drank gas like water :(
also, if i get a patriot blue sport pluse quad cab with a loaded interior for 22,300 on the road, is that a good price?
Thanks for the Help
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fourgivn1
GenIII
6/11/2002
14:33:09
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Depends upon who you talk to. In my humble opinion, I would highly recommend getting the V8. The V8 option is only $500 more, and $500 worth of upgrades to a V6 will maybe get you 10 or 15 HP at the most. The gas mileage is the same, and actually a bit better, I've heard, than the V6 is. 50HP and a lot more torque for only $500 more is a pretty good deal.
Current mods: A MUFFLER. That's it. (For now.)
Future mods: Tonneau cover
Underdrive pulleys
Removal of clutch fan
K&N FIPK
17" rims
And much, much more.....
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
14:36:59
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Thanks, im going to consider that. I think it's harder to pickup the 4.7L nowadays because they closed the factory down for the 2003, at least that's what some lady was telling me at a dealership
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Demon Dakota
DakotaEnthusiast
6/11/2002
14:42:19
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Say again? There's nothing wrong with the 4.7L plant. They're pumping it out in record numbers. If you really want a truck all your own, order it online with the option you choose (so as to minimize the overall price). Don't go through a dealer unless you have to. Or go to a dealer and go to the internet sales department (if they have one) and order your truck.
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fourgivn1
GenIII
6/11/2002
14:43:12
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Huh, I'm not sure where she got that. Every Dodge dealer I've been to sure doesn't have any shortage of them. Now, do they have the exact model you want, but with a V8? Prob'ly not. I could either get a LOADED V8 model, or a LOADED V6 model, and that was about it. I DID have to search to get somewhat close to the stuff I wanted, with not much else. By itself, the V6 is not a bad engine...just a little underpowered for the truck it is in. It's plenty strong, but the Dak weighs a good 4500 lbs. Almost as fat as a Ford F150. And you will save NOTHING in gas mileage. My next truck will most likely be a Dak, and if it is, I'm definitely going with the V8.
Current mods: A MUFFLER. That's it. (For now.)
Future mods: Tonneau cover
Underdrive pulleys
Removal of clutch fan
K&N FIPK
17" rims
And much, much more.....
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
15:03:45
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thanks for the advice, i used carsdirect and autobytel, but they just referred me to a dealer, is that all they are good for?
also, the V6 4x2 pulls 18/19, while the V8 pulls 15/20, i think its 15/20
i guess that lady was bsing me
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Demon Dakota
DakotaEnthusiast
6/11/2002
15:13:26
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Yes, it's 15/20 for the 4x2 Dakota (4.7L), but with my exhaust (true duals and removed 3rd cat) it gets 17.0963 MPG city and 21.5587 on the highway. If I had a bed/tonneau cover, it would be higher still. I also use Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic (the blue capped one), and I'm still indecisive on the best overall filter to use. I only have the K&N drop in filter in the stock airbox, but I'll get a new TB, intake, and computer reprogram to finish out my N/A power. Next year I'll have the S/C installed, and maybe even a little nitros oxide kit thrown in to boot. By the way, I got the 4.7L w/ the automatic, SLT Plus 4x2 Club Cab and I paid $21,000.00 That's what happens when you order it through the internet department.
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
15:19:18
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thats pretty damn good, i think i may need to get the V8, i was gonna get a hard toneau cover or however you say it :P
im not a car person, i have friends who advise me on this stuff.
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
15:21:44
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btw, how can i buy through the net??
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
17:39:51
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FazDak
GenII
6/11/2002
17:46:38
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Dont forget to check on the new 3.7 V6 Dak, if there out yet of course.
They have decent HP and even better economy over a 3.9 (so I have heard).
Just my .01 worth.
Scott
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KidVicious
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
09:49:54
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i think i need to go with the V8
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