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do you guys think that a good shifter(myself) off a roll could beat a stock dodge dakota(stick) with 210 hp and 235 torque?some guy has been poppin s*&% and im annoyed so i wanna race him and shut him up, but i wouldnt hesitate if i didnt want to wager, i figured since hes so heavy and i can high rev i wuold beat what do you think?

 
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I doubt it

 
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is it the 3.7, 3.9, 4.7 or the 5.2. The 4.7 is the fastest of the 4 motors but makes 240 hp. I think you would have a chance against either the 3.7 and especially the 3.9, but the 4.7 with the 5speed is a high 14 to low 15 sec truck. While the 5.2 is a mid 15 and the 3.7 is a low to mid 16 and the 3.9 is like a 17 second ish 1/4. Hope this helps your cause.... i left my motor outta the mix because it doesnt come in an available manual but is equivalent with the 4.7 stock b/c of the auto.

 
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/\/\/\ yeah from what i hear its a 2004 and he bought it for 17,000 so i looked on edmunds and that looked to be the base model 3.7 but actually all of the motors on that site say 3.7 so thats very informing, so based off your knowledge are any of those others worth around 17,000 or is it more than likely the 3.7, thanks in advance

 
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its only a $785 dealer option for the 4.7 v-8 over the 3.7 v-6..... one last thing is it regular cab or club cab or quad i gave you club cab numbers for the regular subtract .2 seconds for the quad add .2 seconds 4x4 add like .1 -.2 seconds since that doesnt seem to matter much

 
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so who won? did you race him?

 
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Found this on car-stats.com

Car-Stats.com Report for 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab V8
Obtained from C&D December, 1999
0-60: 7.7 Transmission: Unknown
1/4 Mile: 16


So I doubt it, unless, he farks up his launch and you score a perfect one.

 
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If you can drive you have a chance, stock ex's have run low 16's. Just make sure you hook up and hopefully he'll spin due to the lack of weight in the rear of the bed.

 
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thats the 5.2 which i said was slower anyway this is a 04 so its either a 4.7 or a 3.7 4.7 manuals will run mid to low 15s like i said i just wanna know how he faired

 
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what are your mods?? and if you say you are a great "shifter", I really begin to doubt you. I have taken my friends numerous times he has the v6, I get him by alot. I raced another guy that had the v8 and lost, but did not hit second clean (it still is not that slow of a truck). If it is the RT just bend over and kiss you *** goodby either that or challenge him to a road race on a VERY curvy road

 
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wat mods do you have...??

 
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lets have um

 
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i outran a 5spd 97 dodge 1500 shortbed on the highway when i had my 01 ex.....this guy even downshifted on me (i heard it) funny as hell cause i didnt think hed want to run it

 
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I've beaten a dodge dakota 5.9 r/t. he ran 15.759 vs my 15.726. So ,yes it is possible but with the right mods and driving. Talk about a close race though.

 
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sorry but the truck would win

 
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Truck would for sure win

 
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heheh.. as long as it's not the 5.9, you should have a good chance.

 
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im telling you i would just as scared of the 4.7 with the 5 speed they will suprise you

 
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hey sorry for the delay but i had no idea that other people were replying, i have a cold air intake recently converted to short ram for winter (which sucks),and a custom cat back, but i havent actually seen the guy since to find out which one he has, but as soon as i find out im going to let you guys know because im still getting a lot of mixed responses, dont know if i mentioned it before but i was originally going to race him for $200
..... i'll keep up to date

 
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I raced a dodge dakota and i've got a stock '01 civic ... traffic wasnt all that good but i held my own ...