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Rich Petersen
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1/08/2007
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What year was the 5 Speed discontinued from the 4.7 2wd ? Can't spec it on a new truck , auto only ! I'm guessing '04 was the last avail. ! Thanx !
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Shoe
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1/08/2007
19:23:57
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Yes, '04 was the last year. Finding a RC 2wd 4.7 5-speed is rare. Especially a 2000 model, which I like the most, because of the fact that it has the good style dash, not the '01- newer styled dash.
'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2007
21:55:24
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the new Daks come with a 6spd.
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modain
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1/09/2007
02:46:48
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Wow. Dodge really sucks... I just went to their site to configure a Dakota to see about Rich's question. It seems you can *ONLY* get the manual tranny on the ST model now. It's no longer available (or at least right now) on the SLT. Jerks!
When I selected it on the SLT configuration I was greeted with this popup...
6-Speed Manual Transmission is not available with Khaki, Rear Sliding Window, Convenience Group, Power Convenience Group, SIRIUSŪ Satellite Digital Radio. Selecting a different part will make this transmission available.
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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Rich
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2007
07:16:05
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Thanx , people !! This is exactly what I'm up against ! I want a SLT/4.7/6spd/CC , but it seems Ma Mopar has followed Phord and limited this configuration . Don't get me wrong , the V6 manual is a very worthy truck , but the 4.7/6spd would , IMO , be a truly righteous ride ! And don't think I haven't been on the scout for a used one , I think they only made 2 of them ! Even more scarce than a 4 banger !!
97 RC Spt, 02 QC 4.7 , 03 CC 3.9
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Rich
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2007
07:21:28
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Oh , and Shoe , good luck on that V8 !! That might be my course of action ! After all if I can't get what I want I'll hafta build my own also ! Work , work , work ,, sheesh !!!
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Rich
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2007
16:02:26
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modain, I built an internet truck , even on the ST , clicked 4.7 Flex-fuel (only 4.7 offered ) then 6 speed , and they threw me outta school ! Darn !!! When I went to the Chicago Auto Show a GMC rep told me that the days of "plug and play" powertrain components are nearly over ! What we will have will be " horizontaly speced " trucks ! Soon we will be buying trucks like the rice lovers ! Pick your Color Only ! Oh, and BTW , no toyotas in my NASCAR ,please !
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barry
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2007
23:05:53
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my 2004 RC dakota stampede is a 5spd auto w/ the 4.7 and 3.92 anti slip posi rear end.
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Pugsy
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1/11/2007
13:59:09
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I have a 2002 Ext Cab 2wd with a 4.7/5 speed combo (3.55 LSD). They are out there, just not many for sale!
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V8 MANual
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1/12/2007
13:33:28
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I was lucky my dealer found mine and drove 550 miles each way to get it. It had everything I wanted except the 4-wheel ABS, tow pkg, and leather steering wheel w/audio controls.
As of now the 6-speed isn't available with the flex-fuel V8, but hopefully Dodge will come back around. In '05 & '06 they were the only company offering a V-8, stick. But manuals just aren't popular with Americans. They are getting harder to find every year.
Night Runner grille, Magnaflow w/duals, 17" Durango wheels with 255/50 Fuzion ZRi's, K&N filter
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01Motorsport
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1/12/2007
20:32:45
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I'm still ticked at D-C for canning the regular cab. In 2001, I spent 4 hours on dodge.com before finding my current Dak: a RC 4.7 5-spd. manual 3:92 LSD. Out of the 1028 Dodge Motorsports Limited Editions built in 2001, a large number were 4.7 5-speeds to fit the NASCAR personality. They even came with the 9.25" rear end! The Gen.III RC 4.7/manual weighed only 3759 pounds; 500 less than the lightest Gen.IV. Ah, for the "good ole days"!
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
1/12/2007
23:37:43
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Wow 01motorsport. That's a good 1,000 Lbs LIGHTER than my QC 4X4
I could only imagine the sh*t and get my truck could be, given my similar mods in your size/weight of a truck!
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modain
GenIII
1/13/2007
20:37:24
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GraphiteDak, I'm sure if you took out your extra battery and toolbox it would lighten up a bit. :-O
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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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Joey
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2007
20:15:35
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actually, the 01+ interiors are the "good" style otherwise why the hell would they have bothered changing it without changing the whole truck. an improvement is an improvement. spend a few hours in an 01+ and then sit in a 00 and earlier and u will see wat im talkin about.
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modain
GenIII
1/17/2007
21:51:16
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It's all a matter of preference. I had my two trucks with the "new" dash before I bought my "old" dashed truck. I got used to where everything is layed out, so when I drive the 1999 RC things are just not in the "right" place. I don't feel either design is better than the other - just different.
Although, I do like the seats in the 1999 better than my 2001 or 2002...
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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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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1/18/2007
03:56:16
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My 01 manual, 4.7, QC, SLT, weighs 4340lbs.
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Kowalski
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1/18/2007
07:21:05
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Joey - Since you ask, it's my understanding that the reason for the redesign that eliminated the tach and gauges was to save money. Companies are always looking for ways to cut costs. I find the interior set up in my '00 convenient; so just what is it about the redesign that leads you to the conclusion that it is better ? Just that it was changed ?
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Shoe
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1/18/2007
18:56:07
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I do not like the '01 and newer dashes because they look so plain and they are flat. There is no curviture to the dash. It seems like to me that D-C did not really care how it looked.
'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
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Joey
Dodge Dakota
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1/18/2007
23:57:26
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it just seems to have a more modern and symmetrical look to it without eliminating the tach and other things like on the 05+ models. i just think that they changed it because it was in need of some improvements or updates. I prob wouldnt have said anything but i didnt like how it was said.... "because of the fact that it has the good style dash, not the '01- newer styled dash."..... as modain says it should be a matter of preference just the way it was said turned me off thats all.
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Kowalski
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1/19/2007
07:27:51
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I haven't seen the newer dash you refer to myself; but I recall a few posts complaining about the cheaper plastic look to it and less gauges when it came out. If it has less gauges, I'd think it less functional; maybe that's part of why Shoe calls the older ones the good style dash. Once you spend a few hours behind any dash, and have got used to it, anythig else will feel odd - I don't think that's the best way to choose. Many posted they didn't like the changes at the time.
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Joey
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1/19/2007
16:37:16
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the new dash with less gauges is on the 05+ dakotas. the 01-04 dakotas had the same gauges as the 97-00 ones except that the tach goes up to 7 on the 01-04 instead of 6 and the transmission indicator is digital instead of analog which is a major plus for people who install a floor shifter because the digital display will still work but if u have the analog one it wont. besides that though the gauges are all the same on the 97-04 dakotas.
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