I know this is kinda backseat compared to the Charger and the 6.1 and 7.7 Hemi, but has anyone heard about putting a Hemi in a Dakota? That would be (SWEET), alot of power for a light truck.

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I could see it happen as an R/T maybe. WHo knows. Ask redriderbob, he keeps up on that sort of thing pretty well.

As far as DaimlerChrysler says, it has no intention to put the 5.7L HEMI "MAGNUM" V-8 in the new 2005 Dakota. But inside sources say you will have to wait about a year and a half to two years, when you will be able to purchase a Dakota SRT-8 pickup (onlky available in Club Cab models). Altough, there is word the 5.7L HEMI "MAGNUM" V-8 will be added in 2006 to the lineup for use in the Dakota Quad Cab models and not Club Cab models. Still the info is a little sketchy, but the best thing to do is wait it out for a while. However, if you are in need of a performance Dakota right now, your best choice would be to get a 2005 Club Cab model with the 4.7L HO "MAGNUM" V-8 which makes 250+ horsepower and 310+ ft-lbs of torque. With a few mods like aftermarket exhaust and K&N air filter you would be right there with the 5.9L R/T models from 1998-2003. The 5.9L "MAGNUM" V-8 models had 250 horsepower and 350 ft-lbs of torque, so you can see what I mean.

redriderbob

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Thanks for the info. I can't wait, that will be one killer Dakota!

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Talk about scary fast. The 360 was to much motor for a Dakota. Part of me hopes they do put the HEMI in a dakota, which from what I keep hearing around the Dealership I work, will happen in 06 as an SRT-8 Model. However, I think it'd be to much motor for the truck.

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They put it in the Durango and that is roughly the same size as the Dakota.

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i have heard of this thought being a sport edition it should be pretty cool

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The funny thing is, the 4.7L "MAGNUM" V-8 powered Dakotas (2000+ models), actually can run the quarter mile about the same time as the heavy 5.9L R/T models. I want to see how the 250+ horsepower and 300+ ft-lbs of torque 4.7L HO "MAGNUM" V-8 in the 2005 Dakota Club Cab models can run in the quarter compared to the 1998-2003 5.9L R/T Club Cab models.

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out of the Box yes, a Broken in 5.9 is faster than a new 5.9. The OHC Engines dont have nearly the break in period. RT Daks would often be significantly faster after a few K.

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