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Becker
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9/26/2002
18:55:20
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Can u buy a 2003 R/T or any R/T that has a manual transmission. On the dodge website they basically showed me the automatic transmission was mandatory and i couldn't change it to manual. Thanks for any help.
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GenIII
9/26/2002
19:07:58
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the R/T is not available with a manual trans.
try the 4.7 5 speed with the 3.92 limited slip.
should be just as fast, but doesnt have the
R/T appearance package (17" wheels, 1"
lower and sway bars) this will probably ignite
a huge list of "4.7 vs 5.9" arguments, but as
we can all see, the 5.9 has seen its day. it is
slowly, but surely being replaced.
01 4.7 CC auto 3.92 LS
Dynomax 3" catback, dumped
HO cams, HO intake manifold
ported-polished 68mm TB
180 stat, no clutch fan
airaid intake, DJMdrop 3-6
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Chris
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9/26/2002
20:10:02
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Well, of course a 4.7L guy will tell you to get
the 4.7. If you really want a manual tranny, then
go with what the man says, but as a 2001 RT owner,
I would suggest you go with the 5.9. I'm not
talking bad about the 4.7, but...My RT is lightly
modded (intake and exhaust stuff only), but I
recently raced a lightly modded 4.7 whose owner
said he had intake and full exhaust. We were even
after first gear, but as soon as I hit 2nd I
steadily pulled ahead, and by the time I hit 90,
he was a good 8 lengt
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xplikt
GenIII
9/27/2002
02:18:45
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Don't listen to Chris, that is just one race. A person who would derive a conclusion from one unconstant test is foolish.
If you want an R/T it's going to have to be an auto. Auto is fine for most people, but if your heart is set on a manual transmission, you can get a killer 4.7 setup. The price difference is just enough where you can drop the truck, change hoods, roll pan, and bumper to give it an aftermarket or R/T appearance.
The 4.7s suck for any type of aftermarket though. There should be a lot more stuff coming out, but we'll see. The R/Ts have more toys than most people can afford. This gives you lots of options.
If you do a search you can find an insane amount of threads on this very subject. Most of them get down right aggressive.
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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krumbiker
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2002
19:35:59
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Good luck getting a '03! Just bought an '02 cuz
they don't make the '03. or so I was told. If you
know different let me know and i will do all I
can to have them make it good with a 03.
Later
krumbiker@hotmail.com
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Demon Dakota
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9/27/2002
19:53:26
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Well I just drove a 2003 R/T Wednesday (25th) at Nalley Dodge in Duluth, GA. They've got 6 or 7 over there right now. They still make them...
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03graphrt
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2002
19:58:02
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i have 2003 r/t if you dont belive me here it is. so far i have the intsense 3 inatke and mbrp cat back single
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/mygallery.asp?id=3449
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krumbiker
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2002
14:01:35
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What are the differences between the '02 & '03
R/Ts? Any changes in Horsepower or torque?
I see yours has different decals, do it yourself
or stock. somebody said 4 wheel disks
available.
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03graphrt
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2002
15:57:21
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nah those decals were dealer applied, they look ok but i am gona remove them soon, but yes there are 4 wheel disks abs, and there is no side stickers.the rims are al;so crhome.
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xplikt
GenIII
9/28/2002
18:37:28
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Ooo, that graphite R/T and chrome 17s looks sharp! One question though, why are you parking on that nice green lawn?
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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moparjoe20
Dodge Dakota
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9/29/2002
00:29:58
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The '03 R/T's have already been out for a month , I drove one on 9/5 and it was part of the 2nd shipment. It was pretty sweet - Graphite Club cab with leather ,Chrome wheels and 4 wheel discs - sticker was a little stiff though , a bit over $29,000 and the dealer was holding on the price - a bit to rich for my blood , I may pick one up in 2 years when it's about $15,000 though.
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03graphrt
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9/29/2002
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yea the stickers were prety stiff, mine was stciker at 27,850, but i payed in cash so it took it down to invoice which was 25,710, and then tax and everything got it ack up to high 26s.
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Hersbird
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9/29/2002
21:10:27
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Base sticker on an R/T is now $22,800 (invoice about $20,865 not counting any advertising.) You get a lot more stuff standard on the R/T then in years past but now it looks like the 3.55 gears are standard and you gotta pay an extra $40 for the 3.92s. I'm not positive on this but if I were thinking about getting a 2003 I'd sure make sure it had the 3.92's for a mere $40. Once the rebates start hitting the 2003's you should be able to get an R/T new for under $20,000. That has crept up from about $17,000 in 2001 but now you get more standard: 4 wheel discs, a bed cover, chrome wheels, and A/C. Later when they add those ground effects on, "standard", I bet they tack on another $500-$700 on the base price.
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Hersbird
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9/29/2002
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After a run through Dodge's website it does look like 3.92's are still standard on the R/Ts
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