New From Missouri

[jwomack]

hello all

i am looking at buying a durango 2000-2003 4X4 with atleast a 5.2 or 5.9.

is there anything i shouldnt look for or should look for. i head heard of the 4.7 haveing a "sludge prob" is this true...


some of the things i wanta do right off is. levleing it out maybe liftin a couple of inchs. duel magnaflow exuhast. intake and programer. but i tought about a brush gaurd and maybe winch as well...

i have seen these on ebay has anyone used them or seen them befor?

thanks for the help


http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/60000168/Images/6/hpks-dak971pch.jpg

justin

[dakboy99rt]

Hi, welcome neighbor to the north.

[02roadtrack]

Only problem I have heard the 4.7's having is the screen on the oil pickup can get clogged pretty easy starving motor of oil and leading to blown engine. Haven't seen it often but I have seen it. If mpg is not a concern get the 5.9, the little bit of extra tq and hp really move them along pretty good. The 5.2 doesn't get much better mpg maybe 1 better. Where abouts in Mo are you from...

[jwomack]

Only problem I have heard the 4.7's having is the screen on the oil pickup can get clogged pretty easy starving motor of oil and leading to blown engine. Haven't seen it often but I have seen it. If mpg is not a concern get the 5.9, the little bit of extra tq and hp really move them along pretty good. The 5.2 doesn't get much better mpg maybe 1 better. Where abouts in Mo are you from...

not far from you accully. i am south on 61 in troy....thats awsome to see some close to me..

[Dakudaman]

Welcome! And hope you find what you are looking for! I sold my 2000 Durango R/T it was fine!

[d9a3k]

Welcome to the site. Iv got an 02 4.7 and to me its not super fast but it holds its own i feel.. No problems at all.

[jwomack]

Welcome to the site. Iv got an 02 4.7 and to me its not super fast but it holds its own i feel.. No problems at all.

thats what i wanted to hear...i was just wonder seems. i cant hardly find a 318/360 durango around here....:huh: but there are a ton of the 4.7's anyway...i am thinking of either silver or black. just kinda depends..

[d9a3k]

Yeah go for it man. I love mine and cant stop modding.

[jwomack]

Yeah go for it man. I love mine and cant stop modding.


CLICK HERE (http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?p=930951#post930951)for the 3 im looking at. give me your opinion and let me know..

[beazlbub]

:wave::welcomesign:

[jwomack]

thanks guys....

[DAKSPORT1PA]

Welcome to the site. :wave:

[Jasoon]

thats what i wanted to hear...i was just wonder seems. i cant hardly find a 318/360 durango around here....:huh: but there are a ton of the 4.7's anyway...i am thinking of either silver or black. just kinda depends..

I believe they stopped using 318's after 2000, which could explain the rareity.

Welcome!

(Come ride in my 4.7, you'll not have any regrets buying one later on...:drive:)

[jwomack]

I believe they stopped using 318's after 2000, which could explain the rareity.

Welcome!

(Come ride in my 4.7, you'll not have any regrets buying one later on...:drive:)


where at in mo are you at. i might do that...

[NorCal_R/T]

what it do.

[01_dakota_r/t]

i'll sell u a white one. with american racing wheels already on it. and i could even leave the 15 inch SONY'S in the back for you for the right price. *warning* needs a couple of little things. not major. just wanted to warn you.

[Travs4X4Dak]

Welcome to the site. 114,000+ miles on my 4.7 so far, no problems. Sludge issues can be reduced by changing your oil regularly, using quality oil, and a quality oil filter.

[jwomack]

i'll sell u a white one. with american racing wheels already on it. and i could even leave the 15 inch SONY'S in the back for you for the right price. *warning* needs a couple of little things. not major. just wanted to warn you.

all ihave is $1200 cash so i dont that that will be the "right price" your lookin for..


Welcome to the site. 114,000+ miles on my 4.7 so far, no problems. Sludge issues can be reduced by changing your oil regularly, using quality oil, and a quality oil filter.

thats what ive been hearing, thanks looks like i may get a 4.7