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I am looking at an 06 Quad 4X4 with a V6. My last Dakota was an R/T. I asked someone who had driven a V6 and he said it is not "bad". I like the rest of the truck so the 6 is my only concern. I don't do towing. One more thing, how does it sound with aftermarket pipes?
Nothing wrong with the V6s that I know about. The only thing you have to be careful about with a modified exhaust is it shounding like ricer. Kota07 on the SOVA site is working a twin turbo for his V6 Dakota now.
I have a V6, no problems here, and I tow around my trailer and Quad all the time, around 1300lbs, RPMs tend to be higher then the V8's when pulling but she still get me there. only thing I wish I had the v8 for is better power and accelaration on the bigger hills.
Better take it for a test drive if you're not sure. If it's a manual transmission, performance isn't too bad. Not great, not neck snapping, but sufficient. Torque curve is nothing like the 5.9 Mag. But it's reliable and gets the job done.
I have a V6, no problems here, and I tow around my trailer and Quad all the time, around 1300lbs, RPMs tend to be higher then the V8's when pulling but she still get me there. only thing I wish I had the v8 for is better power and accelaration on the bigger hills.
Thats good to hear, I haven't spent alot of time around the V6s.
I pulled a packed UHaul with a stuffed bed and cab from SC to NY in one day, probably averaged 75 MPH, and about 12 MPG
Seriously, get the stick shift. It can handle highway speeds in 4 gears, and keeps the engine from feeling like a dog.
Also sounds decent with aftermarket exhaust. My Blowmaster is pretty loud, but a 50 or 70 series rather than a 40 would be a better choice. Alot of guys like Cherry Bombs too.
i drove an 06 Dakota when i was looking at trucks it was the Magnum V8 (not HO). It went alright, but nothing great really. I can't imagine the little v6 would be very exciting. I think the mileage is the same between the two or very close. Might as well get a V8.