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tom
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5/13/2004
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I am a newbee to Dakotas, but am seriously considering purchasing a newer (but used) quad cab. Before I start to go for test drives, though, I could use some help with engine specs. Which V8s were offered in the quad cabs in which years? What are the hp, and torque ratings for each? And perhaps the most important question: what are the pluses and minuses of each of the different V8s? I am more interested in street drivability than towing, and am not opposed to making engine mods for more power. Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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00 RT/BC
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5/13/2004
17:17:44
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Based on what you are saying about streetability I would go with a dakota R/T with a 5.9 litre engine, although you would have to purchase it used because the last year for that model was 2003. The only V8 engine in the dakota currently being sold it the 4.7 DOHC engine.
The 360 5.9 is a much easier engine to mod and it comes in a nice street package known as the R/T. The engine makes 250hp and 345lb/ft of torque, and was only available in the R/T w/ an auto tranny. So if you desire a manual tranny you will need to look at older 5.2 litre models or get a new 4.7 litre model.
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me
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5/13/2004
18:57:43
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OOh ooh. I want a 4.7l DOHC engine, where can I get one?
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00 RT/BC
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5/13/2004
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Oops, I guess it's SOHC my bad.
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tom
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5/13/2004
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Thanks RT/BC. That gives me some direction. I've seen RTs in extended cab, but not quad cab -is that correct? Thanks again...
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00 RT/BC
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5/13/2004
20:10:11
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That is correct they come in extended or club cab but not quad cab.
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Pittdawg
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5/13/2004
20:15:13
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Thats a little misleading, you can get a 5.9 in the quadcab, years 00-03 i believe, only real difference is the r/t has a performance muffler and sits 1 inch lower
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00 RT/BC
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5/13/2004
20:28:36
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I thought they only offered the 5.9 in a QC Ram not the dakota?
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CA Quad Man
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5/13/2004
22:03:37
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You can get a V8 quad cab dakota with a 5.9 or a 4.7. Their are more and easier mods for the 5.9 AT THIS TIME, but it seems their are new mods coming out for the 4.7 every day. I'm a little biased and prefer the 4.7 (SOHC). The 2001 and newer models have 5 or 10 more ponys then the 2000. I'm not sure exactly why except that the newer ones have a 68 mm throtle body and the 2000 has a 65mm. The 2000 4.7 is rated at about 240 hp and about 270 pounds of torque. I do tow a 3000lb boat with a 2000 4.7 and have no complaints although I've never driven a 5.9 which has more torque. I think the gas milage is a little better with the 4.7 but not much. I've seen claims of 20 mph but I've never gotten better the 17 (on a good day with a strong wind pushing me) and usally more like 15. Hope this helps Good luck.
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Pittdawg
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5/13/2004
23:12:25
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Wow this place has a lot of misinformation. Basically there are two 4.7 engine configurations and two different pcm/tcm configurations, non-Ca emission 4.7 with one cat and 235hp and 295tq, Ca emissions 4.7 with 3 cats with 230hp and 295tq, 2000-2002 4.7's with 4speed auto and 2003-2004 4.7's with 5speed auto. Never heard of a 240hp and 270tq 4.7.
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Matt Blough
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5/13/2004
23:43:45
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I heard that they WERE going to release A NEW DAK R/T..in 2005... with the Hemi in it, oh yeah, and its gonna be supercharged.....hehe that's gonna sell well... can you imagine the Hemi in the dak platform? from what i've heard, there pushing to get over 400hp..... trying to roast the lightnings I suppose...
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om
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5/13/2004
23:44:46
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I think the full size Rams have 240 hp and 300 torque. Do not know what the difference is.
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Jeremy
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5/14/2004
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No 4.7 Dak has 240hp. It's 235 in mine at least. I'm in PA, so we don't have the tougher emissions tests here.
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Troy
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5/17/2004
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I own a 5.9 QC it has 5hp less than the RT when it is stock, same truck otherwise.
dodge says the RT runs 255 hp/365 torque (i think)
the QC runs 250 hp/ 355 torque
I added custom plug wires and plugs and a 3inch flowmaster and pull a bit more HP and torque than the RT now.
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00 RT/BC
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5/17/2004
14:36:07
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I think it's suppose to be 250/345 for the R/T
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scg
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5/17/2004
22:04:52
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Okay people, here goes-
4.7 Dakotas- 230 hp, 290 ft lbs
5.9 r/t Dakotas- 250 hp, 345 ft lbs
5.9 non r/t Dakotas- 245 hp, 345 ft lbs
The quad cab Dakotas do come equipped with an optional 5.9. The r/t is offered in cc or rc only, and is an inch lower, has (wow) 5 more hp, larger antiroll bars for better handling, and different muffler. Oh, and it's only offered in 2wd.
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RUthLEss
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5/20/2004
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This is true. I have a '00 QC with a 5.9L that I got new and the window sticker says 245hp. It's a runner! I'm going to take it to the track tomorrow and see what it can do.
Mods:
K&N FIPK
TPS @ .74V
3" Flowmaster cat-back 50-series (next week)
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Mr.Sleepy
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5/20/2004
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I'm a 2002 4.7 CC owner and If I had to do it all over again, I would go with the 5.9 R/T. Older more reliable engine, more torque, same fuel economy. And a lot more mods for the 5.9 than the 4.7. Hypertech still hasn't come out with a programmable controller for the 4.7 and its been out for 3 years now.
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Opie
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5/20/2004
11:04:29
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... and the folks at Hypertech and Superchips are too busy working on a programmer for the HEMI to care about our 4.7s. Thanks, Chrysler.
FYI: My buddy works for a Dodge dealership and has informed me that the Dakota WILL come out with a HEMI in the near future.
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IGot
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5/23/2004
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I have a 00' Quad Cab with a 5.9 V8 and is a Slt model 2wd. It has 245hp factory. All I added was a K&N air filter which is probably giving me an extra 10hp. Let me tell you, it is the fastest truck I've ever drove. Freeway passing is no problem 70 to 90 before you know it!
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nope
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5/25/2004
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I work for a dodge dealer and the new 05 dakotas have no available hemi option (it will fit though) they do offer the 4.7 HO as a performance option. For now we will have to choose from the 3.7, 4.7 and 4.7HO in a truck that has very similar "dorky" looks as the new durango-BUMMER.
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