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pittdawg
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2002
20:26:40
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I ordered a 2wd quadcab with the 4.7 auto. Some say the 5.9 is better for the quadcab becuase of the extra weight. The 4.7's tranny is supposed to have a dual ratio second gear for faster accleration, and the 4.7 engine is supposed to be lighter, anyone think the lighter engine and faster tranny would make a 4.7 qc pretty darn close to a 5.9 qc in 0-60 times? Or did I make a mistake in not ordering the 5.9?
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CW
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3/12/2002
20:49:18
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I think it will be close not quite there but close.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2002
20:53:08
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I have the 4.7 auto, 3;92 gears and mine is a 2002 quad cab 4x4. and it pulls pretty damn good.
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2002
21:12:05
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IMHO if 0-60 times are really that important to anyone, then they should get a regular cab with the 5.9 and a manual shifter. BUT, most people need some utility out of their trucks. (ie; Club Cab or Quad Cab)Then there's the bed cover, possibly a hitch , and on and on. All these are compromises to acceleration times. You got the QC with an automatic probably because you decided to sacrifice some performance for the extra utility . The benefit you'll get is better gas mileage, a smoother engine and transmission, and very respectable performance, at the cost of a few 10ths in acceleration times. You made the same choice I did(but mines a 4x4). You won't be dissapointed, especially on the highway. Keep smiling.
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CW
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3/12/2002
22:40:53
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Sorry no manual trans on the 5.9 if there was that is what would be under the hood. Extra utility? Mine has the largest tow rating of any dakotas as far as I know. I haul big things just not people. :)
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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Chris Smith
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
16:55:36
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Curious about this too, never actually clocked mine, I have 4.7 Auto 2wd QC.
I have seen some info on web sites and in Magazines, test for 0-60 was something like 7.7 seconds, stock. Not sure about the 5.9, never found any test data for the 2wd quad so Dunno.
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
23:00:01
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Sorry CW. I guess there's different ideas on what utility is.Maybe I should have said versatility? My reference was to hauling both my family and my stuff. But your point about hauling more and heavier stuff is also valid. It's all in what you need. ALSO, I realize the 5.9 doesn't come with a shifter,(wouldn't it be nice if it did?) but that combo would likely give the best 0-60 times.
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D Denney
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2002
09:01:19
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well i tested my 00 QC last night 0-60,9.2 seconds with plenty of wheelspin,not very impressive,but hey I love my dodge. On the way to get a flowmaster catbac installed,see if it makes a dif. maybe 1/10
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D Denney
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2002
20:17:57
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read in motortrend test section that 00 QC was the quickest 0-60 truck made that year,other than limited or special adition trucks.0-60 7.4
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LI Blackdak
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2002
00:20:56
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motor trend always manages very fast 0-60 times
Ive got a V6 4x4 auto CC with Airaid, gibson 180 t stat and jet 2. Best i can do is 10-11 not sure how acurate that is. anbody got any tips on getting the best 0-60 with an auto. should u just floor it or is there some trick to it(power braking, pedal tapping etc) it feel like i should get there sooner
anyone ever get a stock 0-60 of one of these. dodge wont tell me...i asked wouldnt say top speed either
i think i get to higher speeds faster with the jet chip, but my 0-60 isnt much better (maybe worse)
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shane
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2002
20:54:55
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i was told at my dealer that on my quad cab the 4.7 was the biggest engine it can have and i have the 4x4 was he wrong! if so i going back to rip his tounge out.
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2002
22:32:36
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I have never manualy shift my QC but I can not break the rear wheels loose on dry pavement. I come to a stop and then add the throtle rather quickly but smoothly all the way to the floor. The rear tires just grip like crazy. How do you guys break them loose so easily? Do you guys hole shot these things or what?
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Yaaaabuddy03
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2002
00:00:45
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One question I gotta ask you is,... the size of engine you have,.... if you have the v6 in the QC, ya might not be able to,... but if you have any type of V8, you should be able to spin out at the drop of a hat. I have a dang 4 banger, with a standard, and I can burn out on call... without dropping the clutch I might add. I guess this is a skill that only the pro's know. Peace
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D Denney
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2002
08:18:39
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Well the flowmaster sure didnt help much, in fact i lost 8 10ths of a second to sixty...whats up with that,did I gain horsepower at the expense of torque?
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Halo3
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3/25/2002
09:41:12
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Shane: The 5.9L has been and is still offered in the Quad Cabs...both 4x2 & 4x4 models.
As for wheel spin on dry pavement, I could break the @$$-end out with the stock 235/75's, but once I stepped up to the 31x10.50's, it was nothing but traction. If anything, one of them will attempt to spin, and then my limited-slip kicks in & I launch!! This is to be expected though, as I am still running 3.55 gears.
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
http://home.attbi.com/~quadcab
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Blizzard
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3/26/2002
21:36:59
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You must need just one or two more mods, Halo3! ;o)
My 32's spin at will. You'll get there!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
21:37:03
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Halo 3 is right , Shane. But he forgot to add thatthe 5.9 is only available with the auto tranny. You have been told correct info. if you were inquiring about the biggest engine on a 5 speed Dakota. So put the salesmans tongue back as best as you can.
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
22:17:13
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I have the 4.7L, 16" wheels, 3.55:1 and an auto trans. I just cant bring my self to floor it from a dead stop unless I have to! I know how hard that is on an A/Trans. I accelerate briskly until 10-20 mph and then floor it. The 3 time I have floored it from a dead stop it did not break the wheels loose at all. It just graped and shifted the weight back and then it launched. Mine also does not shift until 6000 RPM according to my tach. Now in the rain the rear end spin the tires if you just breath on the accelerator.
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
23:40:36
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I can't floor mine pretty much anywhere in 1st gear without spinning the tires. If it's in 2nd gear and below 20 MPH it will also just kick back into first and spin the tires. Then it spins pretty good again (at least 5 feet of rubber left behind) on the 1-2 shift. It's still nice and cool out, and my stock Goodyears are getting pretty worn and hard on the rear, but my ONLY mod is the MP PCM. Gotta love 3.92 gears, 28" tall tires and 345 ft-lbs of torque!
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Halo3
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3/27/2002
20:25:42
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Canadak: Good catch...forgot to say that the 5.9L is only available with an auto trans.
As for tire spinning, I think there are three definitive factors in why my Quad doesn't break loose when I drop my 11 1/2 EE accelerator depressor....unless its wet out, and then look out!! 8^)
* First off, I have a Quad Cab. As much as I'd like to say I'm fast, I still lose time because of the extra weight. On the same note, the cab placement is pretty centered between the two axles...thus giving me more weight on my rear axle.
* Secondly, I have roughly 250 pounds worth of fiberglass & steel frame in that gull-wing tonneau cover.
* Lastly, I'm running 31x10.50's with 3.55's. Having changed gears twice in an old CJ-7 that I used to own, I can say that even a 3.55 to 3.92 difference is significant. Not just in RPMs, but in power as well.
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
http://home.attbi.com/~quadcab
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Luke F.
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2003
13:37:31
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Does anyone know the 0 to 60 time for a Dakota. Mine has the 5.9 in it with a 3.92 gear ratio PLEASE email me if u can help an old dodge boy out!
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