RE: Dodge Truck "Night Runner" Package
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RE: Dodge Truck "Night Runner" Package - 4/9/2006 2:17:00 PM
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whoosh
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Looks tight from the pictures to me! 
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God created turbo lag to give V8's a chance...
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RE: Dodge Truck "Night Runner" Package - 4/12/2006 6:01:55 AM
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dakotaquadsport
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ORIGINAL: SinCity R/T
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ORIGINAL: MidnightBlueNeon
I really don't see why people keep complaining about the truck with the biggest engine of all small/mid-size trucks... Besides, I don't think "clean_sx" was speaking of a Dakota...
BIGGER doesn't always mean BETTER.
Dodge 3.7L V6: 210hp, 235tq, ~4300-4400lbs vehicle, 16mpg
Dodge 4.7L V8: 235hp, 290tq, ~4300-4400lbs vehicle, 15mpg
Dodge HO 4.7L V8: 260hp, 310tq, ~4300-4400lbs vehicle, 14mpg
Toyota 4.0L V6: 236hp, 266tq, ~3480-3700lbs vehicle, 18/22mpg
Nissan 4.0L V6: 265hp, 284tq, ~3675-4139lbs vehicle, 17/21mpg
Why would Nissan or Toyota need to put a V8 in their truck when their V6 trucks have MORE horsepower, LESS weight, and BETTER fuel economy?
Am I the only person who has noticed that every single magazine review of mid-sized trucks has bashed the Dodge Dakota for feeling lethargic, underpowered, "this is a V8?", etc? Is anyone else completely unimpressed that the 4.7L V8 is only -25hp- more than the 3.7L V6? This engine was a massive step in the wrong direction from the old 250hp/345tq 5.9L V8.
The HEMI won't go in the Dakota. Chrysler wants to keep it as the "big and mighty" motor for the Ram only. The 4.7L was not a move from the 5.9L nor was it a replacement. If you recall correctly around 00-01 Dakotas were able to have the 3.9L, 4.7L, and 5.9L. The LA engines were then since dropped and leaves you with the 4.7 and 3.7L for 05 and up. As far as weight, yes Dakotas have always been heavy, and thirsty even with the allmighty 5.9. Should Chrysler relook at their smaller V-8? Of course. I say min would be 300 horse for the 4.7L and 400 horse for the 5.7L.
The "Night Runner" package looks best on the Ram, BTW.
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