4.7's

[badfish888]

are the 4th gen 4.7s different from the ones in the 3rd gens that have all the head and cooling problems. or did dodge unphuck themselves. Looking to trade in the 04 for a 09 and the 4.7s are so much cheaper. or should i wait for the funding for a new 5.7. also whats the diff in fuel mileage

 

[shadow11]

The 4.7s in the 08 and up rams have 310hp instead of 245.

 

[Bad Habit]

gas milage is about the same but there is a hp increase, havent heard any problems with the newer ones, but as is i have yet to have a problem with my 04 knock on wood, i love my truck it scoots and does everything i need it to, dont get me wrong i would love some more horsepower tho...

 

[AWE Daniel]

Man I saw A deal on a 2010 quadcab with the 4.7 for 18K, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of those!

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Only 18k... what was wrong with it?

 

[AWE Daniel]

It was part of the Big Finish promotion, 2WD and prob power nothing!

 

[AWE Daniel]

It might have been this one with some crazy cash back and discounts, it was in the paper.
http://www.chieflandchryslerdodgeje...Ram+1500-f9fc711c0a0a0065005f6ed47ad3ddf1.htm

 

[DTG]

4.7s any good ?

Need some advice.
Looking to trade in my Dakota for a Ram Quad Cab.
My first Dakota had the V6 and I hated it, always down shifting looking for the right gear for any hill on the highway. I bought the 4.7 Dakota and the power was perfect, gas mileage was better. I can get great prices on the Ram 4.7 so my question is will this engine in the larger truck be a dog and act like a V6 in a Dakota ? I don't need mega power like the Hemi and realize the mileage is the same. Just don't want an underpowered truck.

 

[garner]

Man I saw A deal on a 2010 quadcab with the 4.7 for 18K, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of those!

That's pretty expensive. Around here you can get a brand new 4 door (don't remember if quad or crew) lonestar/big horn with hemi for $20,999 as part of the big finish

 

[shadow11]

Need some advice.
Looking to trade in my Dakota for a Ram Quad Cab.
My first Dakota had the V6 and I hated it, always down shifting looking for the right gear for any hill on the highway. I bought the 4.7 Dakota and the power was perfect, gas mileage was better. I can get great prices on the Ram 4.7 so my question is will this engine in the larger truck be a dog and act like a V6 in a Dakota ? I don't need mega power like the Hemi and realize the mileage is the same. Just don't want an underpowered truck.

If you are talking about an 08 or up Ram with a 4.7 then you will have plenty of power. The 08 and up 4.7s have 310hp which is plenty to get these trucks moving.

 

[garner]

If you are talking about an 08 or up Ram with a 4.7 then you will have plenty of power. The 08 and up 4.7s have 310hp which is plenty to get these trucks moving.

+1 on what shadow said. The 4.7 make the same power as the ford triton 5.4 so it won't be slow like the v6 dakota was. Will it be a speed demon, no. Will it have power and get up and go, yes. The 4.7 was actually my first choice, cause of the power it has, until the R/T with hemi was delivered. As mileage goes, hemi and 4.7 seem to be on par on paper

 

[xxxotiknightz]

Yeah, more people with 4.7's. I love mine, and it has plenty of power. Im planning a small twin turbo setup that way I can shoot for some speed and fuel eceonomy. If your looking at a new ram definatly look at the 4.7.

 

[glass3222]

I think the superchips web site says that the SC3865 will add about 50hp and 50ftlbs to the 08 and up trucks. That puts them about the same as a stock hemi.

 

[AWE Daniel]

I think the superchips web site says that the SC3865 will add about 50hp and 50ftlbs to the 08 and up trucks. That puts them about the same as a stock hemi.

50HP really! wtf!

 

[glass3222]

See if this link works:
https://www.superchips.com/#pn=onlinestore&vsc=true&vfid=1226

it says +48hp and +50 tq for 08+ 4.7s. I think it has to do with the new heads and intake the 08+ have.

 

[AWE Daniel]

yup it sure does say that, but why would dodge de-tune it that much? Thats a hella lotta power just waiting there, I would like to see someone try this. 50hp is a hella-lot from a tuner.

 

[garner]

Those numbers seen blown up unless dodge put a really crappy tune on them

Edit: They have dyno charts but the 87 only raises like 4 hp and torque, while the 91 raises it like 20 hp which seems a lot for a little octane jump

 

[AWE Daniel]

I know they make them run a little lean for emissions but damn!