2007-2008 Durangos? thinking of buying..
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From: Woodland Park, CO
FF and Poker Monkee:
IIRC the non hybrid Hemi was in the 360hp range by 08. The hybrid was rated a bit higher, near 380-385.
PM, not sure I would consider the open differentials a "major downfall", at least from an on road standpoint.
Both my 2001 AWD D as well as my current 04 have open differentials. You might recall that the Gen 1 factory LS carriers had issues with the clutch pack C clips breaking at some point, and equating to pretty big repair bills if you did not catch it early.
I am sure that off road, the open carriers would be more of a concern. Just don't want someone crossing the D off their list due to data that may not apply to their application.
Don
IIRC the non hybrid Hemi was in the 360hp range by 08. The hybrid was rated a bit higher, near 380-385.
PM, not sure I would consider the open differentials a "major downfall", at least from an on road standpoint.
Both my 2001 AWD D as well as my current 04 have open differentials. You might recall that the Gen 1 factory LS carriers had issues with the clutch pack C clips breaking at some point, and equating to pretty big repair bills if you did not catch it early.
I am sure that off road, the open carriers would be more of a concern. Just don't want someone crossing the D off their list due to data that may not apply to their application.
Don
Nope, new HEMI came in 2009. Very hard to find, too.
http://www.thehemi.com/57hemi.php
Other:
http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/durango/2009/review.html
Its optional Hemi 5.7-liter V8 engine cranks out an impressive 376 horsepower.
Open diffs will leave you stuck in situations where limited slip could get you out. I've been there!
The 4wd system is still better than nothing I suppose.
Last edited by PokerMunkee; Nov 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM.