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joey .v
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so far so good 16,000 miles.I will be using my 4x4 quad cab with auto trans and 3.55 rear end ,and factory tow package to tow my 4,800 lbs travel trailer this summer .sould i be looking to get more horse power by adding air intakes and new exhaust ?
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FKDODGE
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1/18/2004
10:37:03
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LMAO !!!!! NO IT SUCKS ITS A DODGE YOU WANT SOMTHING GOOD BUY A FORD !!!!!! AND THE LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO ASK A QUESTION IS IN THIS FORUM THEY ARE ALL A$$HOLES LMAO DODGE SUCKS AND SO DO THE PEOPLE WHO DRIVE THEM !!!
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Kowalski
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1/18/2004
10:55:27
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A better mod for more torque would be the HO cams.
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RealTruth
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1/18/2004
12:45:07
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Although I'm probably pushing it a bit, my 97 5.2L tows a 26ft 6000ib+/- trailer fairly well. Haven't traveled on really long trips - 3 to 4 hours at a time.
The only mod I have, so far is an Air Raid intake - K&N took to long to develop one and the Air Raid was a $100 less. The 97 towig package came with a tranny cooler. I seem to recall the newer models don't include it anymore with their towing package- could be wrong, though
I use a distribution hithch and have a tailer brake too. Braking seems to be the biggest issue.
4.7l and 4800lbs should be fine.
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vipermja09
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2004
21:21:47
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why do you ford boys waist your time you want to prove something lets take it to the track
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GraphiteDak
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1/27/2004
01:47:18
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I am pretty sure my 2003 4.7 has the tranny cooler. It would be a pretty damn big power steering cooler if that's what is in front of the condenser!!!
The 4 wheel disk brakes stop my trailer really good for not having any trailer brakes.
I've been pulling these up the BIG mountains no problem. These 4.7's haul a$$ too. The Chevy's got nothing on the 4.7, they still eat my dust!
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deerridge
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2004
16:44:19
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If your going to invest for towing go to the 3.92 rear end. That raises your tow capacity by a good 1000lbs. Gears do more for towing than horsepower in this case. Headers will also get some easy low in torque with the air intake to let more air in.
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chris
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1/28/2004
18:46:42
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NO WAY!!
I HAVE AN 01 DAK W/82000 MILES AND JUST HAD TO REPLACE IT! SLUDGE CAUSED MY OIL PUMP TO FAIL WHICH RESULTD IN A RUINED 4.7. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A FREAK SITUATION UNTIL SOMEONE IN THIS FORUM TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE ON A LIST FOR A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST DODGE! GO TO WWW.BIGCLASSACTION.COM AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!
DONT DO IT YOULL REGRET IT!
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4.7 er
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1/30/2004
17:15:46
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In a nut shell......
HELL YES, THE 4.7's AN EXCELLENT ENGINE!!!!!!!!
Can I get an amen!
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pete
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1/30/2004
20:34:06
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no...I buy used suvs and trucks for a living for
auto dealers.I have had more trouble with this engine than all others combined.It is very sensitive to dirty oil and will fail before 50k
if not meticulously maintained. In addition, 4.7s
have some timing chain issues.It is probably the
worst engine Chrysler ever made and it rivals the
old Cadillac 4.1 in terms of durability
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Pete
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1/30/2004
20:49:39
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If you are going to purchase a used Durango,Dakota
or any other Chrysler product with a 4.7, check
the oil dipstick for signs of sludge,or ask if there are any service records. Drive it for at least 25 minutes and check the oil pressure guage
often. If the oil pressure is low DO NOT BUY IT,
even if under fact. warranty.Chrysler will decline
the warranty coverage if sludge is present,which it often is because of this engines poor oiling design.
Most engines will suffer excessive wear from prolonged oil change intervals...this engine fails.
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2004
21:04:16
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Oh...I almost forgot.For FKDODGE. You should know
that the three way tie for second place is all 3
Ford Triton engines. The 4.6,5.4,and 6.8 Ford
engines provide an incredible combination of bad
fuel economy,low horsepower,mediocre torque and poor reliability. If you want reliability,durability and power,you cannot buy
any Ford with a gas engine. At least Dodge gives
you an alternative with the 5.9 or the Hemi.
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