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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Default Dakota 3.9, 5.2? which one is better on fuel.

Pretty much what the title says, just curious, I've heard that the 3.9 is fairly hard on gas, just wondering if the 5.2 is any better/worse? thanks.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Default RE: Dakota 3.9, 5.2? which one is better on fuel.

the 3.9 and 5.2 are pretty bullet proof. my lil 3.9 has been through hell and back and its still runnin good. and my 5.2 is runnin stong with 205000kms.

the 5.2 is better on gas then the 3.9. but it all depends on what your using it for. I'm puttin a 5.2 in my 88 cause my lil 3.9 is about to give up soon and I want a bit more power out of it.

I would look for one with a 5.2 in it. then if you wanna go faster. its alot easier.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Default RE: Dakota 3.9, 5.2? which one is better on fuel.

Alright, thanks man I really appreciate it, thats the news I was hopeing for.
 
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