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4.7 V8's
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 18 11:00 pm
by Mossy68
Anyone had any dealings with these ?
I'm looking for a new work Mopar , and seem to be more of these readily available, than the LA ,or Hemi.
I've always steered clear, due to too many horror stories of mayonnaise in your oil !!!
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks in advance
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 18 1:02 pm
by Dave81
All i've heard is that they are under powered for the weight of the tuck.
Have no personal experience of this though!!
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 18 3:39 pm
by drewcrane
I would stick with the LA and Hemi engines, those 4.7,s were from what I heard ,Mercedes last gasp before Chrysler got liquidated ,and yes very under powered,and not good mpg either
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 18 10:35 pm
by Mossy68
Cheers chaps.
Mpg isn't a deal breaker , more reliability and lack of issues.
Appreciate your replies
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 18 10:06 am
by elevensies
and its what girls use to power their hairdryers
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 18 1:25 pm
by Mossy68
elevensies wrote: Thu Jul 12, 18 10:06 am
and its what girls use to power their hairdryers
It’s a work truck. Not race car.
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 18 8:22 pm
by elevensies
gaz
they are ALL race cars
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 18 9:40 pm
by Mossy68
elevensies wrote: Thu Jul 12, 18 8:22 pm
gaz
they are ALL race cars
Yeah. I get ya mate.
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 18 8:30 am
by Dom66
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 18 7:33 pm
by Pete
I had a 4.7 V8 for many years as my daily driver.
Quite good, mechanically quiet, never let me down, but as said not good on fuel - I think my 5.7 is actually better; and the Hemi goes a LOT better.
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 18 10:08 pm
by Mossy68
Thanks chaps.
I've now took the plunge ang got one. Silky smooth , good pressure , no gunk .........etc. Fingers crossed!
Feels slow, but then it will compared to the SRT. Happy so far
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:44 pm
by Dave81
You coming to the NATS in it this year then Gary???
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:55 pm
by Mossy68
Dave81 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:44 pm
You coming to the NATS in it this year then Gary???
Yes mate.
Heading up Friday morning
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 18 8:15 pm
by Dave81
Mossy68 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:55 pm
Dave81 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:44 pm
You coming to the NATS in it this year then Gary???
Yes mate.
Heading up Friday morning
Catch you Friday then bud!
Re: 4.7 V8's
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 18 10:05 pm
by Mossy68
Dave81 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 8:15 pm
Mossy68 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:55 pm
Dave81 wrote: Wed Jul 25, 18 12:44 pm
You coming to the NATS in it this year then Gary???
Yes mate.
Heading up Friday morning
Catch you Friday then bud!
Yes mate. Missed you last year , even though Capt Chaos returned after meeting you for something , and told me where you were camped !!
Your welcome to pitch with our Essex/Kent mob , if you fancy it ?
As far away as possible if you want a quiet weekend though