How underpowered are these trucks. I only do light towing, usually two motocross bikes in the back and a small pop up camper in tow. Should I be leary of buying one with the 4.7?
2007-04-16 13:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
I have a 2004 with the 4.7L and I wish I had gone with the 5.7L. The gas mileage between the tow is negligible and the power/torque difference is much better in the HEMI. The 5.7L can tow about 1400lbs more on average than the 4.7L. Don't get me wrong, the 4.7L is a great engine, and I've never had an issue with it in 40,000 miles, but you'll be much happier with the 5.7, especially if you tow even a little bit. Hope that helps.
2007-04-19 05:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by fonzarelli_1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to own a 2002 ram 1500 with the 4.7, i towed a u-haul trailer with couches, washer/dryer, numerous boxes etc. It towed alot better than i thought it would.
I traded it in for an 05 1500 hemi, hemi has alot more power. but the 4.7 isnt too bad of an engine.
2007-04-16 15:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by robmills21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a full size truck might as well get the hmi or cummins. the 4.7 does great in the dakota but have heard people talked about how it lags in the power department. now the new 4.7 dodge is comming out will have like 295 HPcomapred to the 235 of the 1st generation 4.7. so if thats in the ram it might be worth it to get it.
2007-04-16 15:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jecht 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the hemi, or the 5.9 liter. The 4.7 will tow what you have, but it's always good to have that extra power in case something comes up where you would need to tow more.
2007-04-16 17:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely your observing an older truck, so i might say 12 to fourteen. I had a 5.2 in a Dakota and have been given around 15. Dakota being smaller yet nonetheless rated a million/2 Ton, did no longer make that plenty distinction. additionally, adjustments will make a distinction like extra effective tires or different element that upload extra weight. while you're in seek of gasoline economic gadget, it isn't the truck. while you're in seek of a sprint artwork horse, decide for it. in case you elect some thing with extra means seek for a 5.9. Oddly, i've got seen 5.9's interior the same truck get extra valuable mileage than the 5.2's.
2016-11-24 23:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by mimnaugh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not really underpowered at all. They have the bigger crank. The oil capacity is 6.5 quarts. I own a 2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT 4x4 with the 4.7L V8 Magnum and have plenty of power and torque.
2007-04-20 02:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by dakotaviper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4.0 liter towes my horses. my dads Yamaha 225 and My Raptor 350. we tow our camper. ITS FINE!!! we have a GMC. but dodge has it goin on when it comes to towing!! we pulled an RV with my grandfathers 07 4.0 liter Dodge 1500. NOTTA PROBLEM!!! its 4x4
2007-04-16 14:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if the previous owner took care of the truck you should have no problems
2007-04-18 10:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋