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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
how about the 08 4.7, they have a big power increase over previous models, all the way up to over 300 hp with much better fuel economy. would a reg cab manual 4.7 suit your needs?
how is 1-2 that much better mpgs? just get the hemi you will regret if if you dont...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Hemi baby. In the near future you will want to start modding your truck. Do yourself a favor and get the hemi. You will thank yourself in the future.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBullet08
how is 1-2 that much better mpgs? just get the hemi you will regret if if you dont...
i think its more closer to 3-4 mpg. the hemi doesnt offer the manual
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
i think its more closer to 3-4 mpg. the hemi doesnt offer the manual
ok then get an cai and tuner and your gained it back plus more power
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBullet08
ok then get an cai and tuner and your gained it back plus more power
do the same mods with the 4.7 and its back in the lead , plus with the extra $ youre saving, you can do more
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rtmtrrdr
ahhh hemi's are over rated...i got a 4.7 and i pull do everything a hemi can pull
What exactly have you pulled?

If the 4.7 is capable of doing everything a 5.7 can do, then why have the 5.7?

Dont get me wrong, Ive worked the **** out of 4.7, to the point that I was sweating in the process, literally. But its not meant for it.

Dont just assume that since youve done something, its the written way. The HEMI has proved time and time again to be a hell'eva workhorse beyond the 4.7.

PS... food for thought....
If the 4.7 is so great, why isnt it an option in the heavy duty trucks?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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None of the 09 1500's are manuals anymore. My advice would be to get the 5.7 b/c the mileage difference is minimal and you get plenty of extra power.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
do the same mods with the 4.7 and its back in the lead , plus with the extra $ youre saving, you can do more
dude your outnumbered. your logic is useless against me. like i said just get the hemi, you wont regret i promise
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBullet08
dude your outnumbered. your logic is useless against me. like i said just get the hemi, you wont regret i promise
alright then, you win lol. get the hemi if you have the money. but if you want a hemi, get the 09 with 390 hp. much better
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Yea you definitely want one of the 09's. Dodge claims the aerodynamics are improved and more power, plus you can get them for the price of a used truck with low miles on it.
 
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