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novaDAK
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3/15/2006
21:43:04
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Back to the original question, I'd go for the 318/5-speed. It will be the quickest if you did the same mods to all the engines.
I change the oil filter through the wheel well without removing the wheel.
I still think the 318 sounds the best compared to the 360 or 287. Cammed or not. I should have my cutout WELDED in maybe next week (I found out that my school's auto shop can do it.)
I have to admit it is a lot easier to change cams in a 4.7 compared to the 318! but the one advantage we have is we can do 1.7 roller rockers which is a lot easier than any cam swap.
Another thing that the 4.7 and 5.7 have to worry about that the 318 and 360 don't is exhaust backpressure.
Overall I still think the 318/360 are easier to work on.
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Chris G.
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2006
10:18:31
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My uncle has a 2001 Dodge Ram with rear door that has 170k miles and runs excellent with the 318. I don't see why they got rid of the 318. That was one of the most durable engines alive. Beats 4.7L in a LOT of ways. Gas mileage isnt much better with the 4.7 neither, just a lot more unnecessary sophistication.
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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2006
22:54:03
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They replaced the 318 (5.2L) with the 287 (4.7L) the same reason Ford replaced the 302 (5.0L) with the 281 (4.6L)
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
3/18/2006
00:42:04
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Why would back pressure effect the other engines differently????
I have the 4.7 and my bro in law the 318.
Each time we did the similar exhaust. They sounded identical!
Except, mine runs 1000 RPM's HIGHER than his WHEN I want it to :p
Ok. Here's a COOL sound from his truck recently.
2WD 318. Turbo limited at 5 PSI and a glass pack.
Real PLayer videos:
Video - Chris_Turbo_02_ShortBlowOff.rm
Here's some of mine which I think sounds good...
DakotaVids/021906_DakTestRompHiRez.rm
And a real recent ones from outside the truck...
DakotaVids/031206_StuckInSnowBank_03_ReallyStuck.rm
Copy and paste this one. The cuss bot would not let this link work in here...
http://www.paysonarizona.net/Home%20Videos/DakotaVids/031206_StuckInSnowBank_05_SlickAssSh i t.rm
Remove the gaps above :)
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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2006
02:47:31
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sorry I meant the 5.7 HEMI really is wacked when it comes to backpressure and low end torque. A lot of members at dodgetalk.com have had problems when they open up their exhaust too much.
I enjoy visiting your website alot. It gave me alot of ideas back when I was looking for a 4.7 Dak.
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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2006
03:10:41
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this is a pic of my truck when we got that snowstorm that set a new record in New York. So far I haven't got it stuck in anything yet. Maybe growing up in the north ain't so bad! A branch did fall and break my ventshade, so I just took them off and I think it looks better now.
I don't think I've gone through anything as deep as you did in those videos.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/novaDAK/Other%20Pics/2006%20Snow%20Damage/Truckandsnow.jpg
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
3/18/2006
15:54:29
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At least the roads where plowed :)
I finally cleaned my truck up a bit since the last snow romp.
The paint actually don't look to bad now that I shined it up a bit.
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