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TheJeepGuy
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8/19/2002
15:46:43
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Hey all!
I wandered over here to get some input on which of 2 possible Dakotas would be the better one for my dad. He now has a '96 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0L I6 in it, and he's getting ready to trade, and thought he'd like a Dakota. I think he will too.
I work for a dealership and right now we have 2 used Dakotas. A '99 Sport Club Cab with the 5.2 and a 2000 SLT Club Cab with the 4.7
How has the 4.7 been holding up? I used to have a '94 Dakota with a 5.2 and I liked that engine. I'm always a little leary of new stuff, and I haven't had any experience with the 4.7 yet, but my careful inspection tells me it shouldn't be all than hard to work on compared to the 5.2 and I definitely like how smooth it is.
Both trucks are 4WD. What kind of MPG should one expect to get with both? I believe they both have 3.55 gears.
Any quarter mile times for both trucks in stock form?
I drive a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic with the 4.0L (mildly massaged) that runs 16 flat...I don't wanna get spanked by my old man if we ever get a chance to run 'em.:)
Thanks for your help.
If/when he gets one, I'm sure you'll see more of me here picking your brains.
Mike Watkins
Oshkosh, WI
visit www.jeepsunlimited.com
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Rob
GenIII
8/19/2002
15:55:29
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Hands down 4.7!!!!!!!
But you will get spanked for sure!
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Graphite
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8/19/2002
16:01:27
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I have owned 4x4's with both engines. I like my 4.7 better than the 5.2. The mechanics that I have talked to. say that the 5.2 engine is the easiest engine to work on. It has been around for a long time. Gas mileage for me is 12 to 15 mpg depending on how much lead is in my foot!!!
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TheJeepGuy
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2002
20:34:45
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Thanks for the replies, guys.
I ended up selling my dad the 2000 with the 4.7 in it. He really likes it so far. As far as any mods, I think we can safely say it'll be a stretch to get him to buy anything more than a K&N drop-in.
BTW, does the 4.7 take the same oil filter as the 5.2? (Mopar 5281090) I buy these in case lots because all my vehicles and my families all take the same one. Just wanna make sure so I don't have a surprize in 3000 miles.
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Big Blue QC
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8/21/2002
12:38:59
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Can't say if that MOPAR filter will work but you should check out this website. The info might surprise you.
http://www.frankhurt.com/FRANK/corvette/articles/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2002
13:15:43
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That site doesn't work.
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whitey
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2003
09:47:52
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the 4.7 litre dakota is the better bet the new 4.7 litre engine gets better gas milage, it has more power and runs smoother. they're quite a dependable engine.
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duh
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2003
12:11:28
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None of you guys know what the F@#K you are talking about. GET A LIFE!
Live fast, Die young!
P.S.
STFU
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