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Dane
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10/19/2002
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I am looking to buy a used dakota v8 and i was wondering, is the 4.7L worth the extra dough? I found a 99' 4x4 SLT with the 5.2L for about 13000, while a 00 slt 4x4 4.7L with the same mileage was 16,500. Is the newer 4.7 motor worth the extra cost, or should i stick with the old 5.2?
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Bigdakota97®
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10/19/2002
11:13:16
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i have a 97 5.2 4x4. I specifacally, when lookin for a used "kota, wanted this motor and drive train combo, personally, i like the 5.2s, less problems, i heard the, 4.7 pings and small things like that, i just like the 318, pretty simple to work on compared to the 4.7 also. So IMHO, i say, 5.2, pretty good deal for 13,000, ne way, its up to you, although some ppl love their 4.7s, i love my 5.2 just as good, L8ER!!!!!!
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ted
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10/19/2002
12:45:33
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If it's a Club cab I have the exact pickup, and it rocks. I guess the cams are easier to change on the 4.7, but that's the only disadvantage I can see. It's the second 318 I've owned...rock solid motor.
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4.7MAN
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10/19/2002
14:36:56
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The 4.7L is superior to the 5.2L in every way imaginable ... everything about it is incredibly simple to work on too .. and you can work on it minutes after driving it cause it cools down so fast. I haven't had a single problem with mine since day one (35000 miles now on my Y2000).
That said .. the price difference it a little steep so the choice is yours. 16500 seems a litte much though.
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midnightdak
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10/19/2002
17:39:48
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i would simply go with the cheaper one but thats just me,and for the 4.7 pinging i have a 2001 4.7 dakota i it anit pinging i think the pinging is simply caused by hotroding the sh!t out of there motors but then agian thats just me
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Fubar512
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10/19/2002
20:00:40
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The 4.7 does not ping any more then any other Magnum engine...whoever told you that is full of it.
Lets break it down to the advantages each engine has....
5.2: Tons of off-idle torque (great on a 4x4). Lots of speed equipment available.
4.7: Better breathing, resulting in better mid and high range torque and HP. Better highway mpg (by 1-1.5 mpg, average).
I drive a 5.2 every day. It's a decent, reliable motor..it just does not make any power over 4500 RPM or so. I would have to spend money on at least..an M1 manifold (lets say $400) and 1.7:1 rockers (lets split the diff between them...$400).
Now, I've just enabled the motor to breathe fairly well, and make power to just over 5000 rpm, and spent $800 to do so. I still may require a better TB (another $400), and possibly even headers (ever notice that speed equipment for a Dak is almost always in $400 increments?)
So, now I've spent $1600.....
On a 4.7, install a pair of HO cams (less then $300 if you do it yourself), port the TB...and you'll make the same HP, and still breathe better then the 5.2.
Sorry for the long-winded post, Dane...lets just keep it simple, go for the 4.7, especially if you do a lot of highway driving...you're wallet will thank you in the long run!
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sandman
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10/19/2002
20:49:35
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The 4.7 V8 probably has little to do with the price difference. Year, Milliage and equipment has more to do with it then engine. engine options are seldom more then $500-$1000 difference between engine options. The 4.7 is a better designed and built engine in just about every way. The 5.2 have a history of blowing gaskets on a regular basis. Just pick a gasket any gasket. The oiling system on the 5.2 is not the best in the world and they tend to have carbon problems as they age. If you can keep up with gasket leaks and keep oil in them they can be reliable though. They do make decent low end torque and their are a lot of aftermarket parts for them. The 4.7 on the other hand is just starrting to develop a following for HP parts and is still rather new buy comparison. The 4.7 has a stronger block, rods and crank then the 5.2. The oil system is much improved. All of the best design features that dodge has played around with in various I4,I6,V6 and V8 engiens has found it's way into this engine. Their is nothing that has not been tested in other DC engines. The engine has the potential to make a lot of power from 2500-7000 RPM. You will probably see variable valve timeing on this engine in the not to distant future. THe 45RFE that comes with the 4.7 is one of the best transmissions that Dodge has put in a truck in a long time. The few problems that it has had have been minor compared to the problems that other dodge tranys had when first brought to market. The fact that this engine and trany are used in Fullsize Dodge Rams says alot. This same engine and transmission are used in the Grand Cherokee and the transmission is going to be used behind the 5.7 Hemi in the rwd cars and probably the trucks as well. With all this ad and my clear bias towards the 4.7 I would not pay that price difference if it is only due to engine choice. I would try to talk them down some more. I am thinking that Year and miliage must be alot different. Have an independent garage do compression test and vacum test on 5.2. If they have a bore scope have them check the cylinder bores. Also have them remove one valve cover to check for sludge. If their is sludge in the valve cover or in the heads then you know that the engine has not been maintained as sludge settels to the lowest point so heads and valve cover are only sludged on realy badly sludged engines. If everything checks out I would have to go with the better deal myself.
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GenIII
10/19/2002
21:01:25
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there's a reason why the 5.2 was replaced
with the 4.7
2001 4.7 CC auto
shaved door handles & tailgate
welded Sir Michaels roll pan
DJM drop 3/6
airaid intake
180 stat, ported-polished TB
Dynomax 3" dumped carsound cat
HO cams/manifold, Sure Grip & 3.92's collecting dust!
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Canucker
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2002
11:23:47
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who said the 4.7 doesn't have torque off idle ... a solid 250ft-lbs at the wheels at 1000RPM
that's not torque?
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FredDQC
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2002
15:13:54
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My Brother had a 99 Durango 5.2 4x4 and I drove it pulling a boat and also without the boat. I bought a 00 QC 4.7L 4x4 I already drove it pulling a boat and everyday without a boat. Truth is that the only difference I notice and not by much, was the gas mileage. Both has more than enough power to get the job done! but 5.2 needs a little bit more gas to do it. Price wise, I would continue shopping around. I got mine loaded for only $12,000. To be honest with the forum, this wasn't my truck of choice I just bought it because I knew it was a good deal. I was looking more towards the toyota side but they are so them expensive. Now that I drove it for almost 10,000 mile I'm glad I bought this truck. It fullfilled every need I had on a truck.
P.S. just my .02 cents
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sandman
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10/22/2002
18:27:57
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FredDQC, That is pretty much how I ended up with a Dodge as well. I was also wanting Toyota. THe price was just too good to pass up. So far I like the Dodge.
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