2003 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ 4.7 liter V-8

[RaysonKid]

I am looking at a 03 Quad Cab. Really like the truck.
Low miles, right color, power goodies.
But, What about the 4.7 V-8 ???
Anybody else have one??
I dont plan on pulling anything other then the ski boat or the flattie.
I am considering the mileage.
Yes, I know get a Hemi. But this deal is workable.
Still looking. Need some input.
Thanks

[Outnumbered]

Originally posted by RaysonKid
I am looking at a 03 Quad Cab. Really like the truck.
Low miles, right color, power goodies.
But, What about the 4.7 V-8 ???
Anybody else have one??
I dont plan on pulling anything other then the ski boat or the flattie.
I am considering the mileage.
Yes, I know get a Hemi. But this deal is workable.
Still looking. Need some input.
Thanks
I had the 4.7 in my Durango 4x4. Its a good strong motor but lacks torque. It was OK pulling my 21 Lavey but it would tach 4800 on the big grades to maintain 65 towing. I would say way underpowered for a quad-cab truck. The motor likes to rev and is fun to drive in a mid-size like the Durango.
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[RaysonKid]

Thanks OldLavey,
I am going out tonight afterwork and look some more.
The truck seems to have plenty of pep.
But like you said. Torque could be an issue.

[rivercrazy]

If your trying to stay in the small displacement motors for mileage, you might take a look at the Toyota Tundra V8. I have a 2000 4X4 V8 with 130K miles on it. Still runs like its brand new. I pull a 5500 pound rig with it and it does fine. 3800-3900 rpm up all the so cal grades in 2nd gear at 55. If your just pulling a smaller 19-21 foot boat, you will barely feel it back there with the iForce V8.
I've been consistently getting 17-18 mpg non towing if I'm not in the throttle too heavy. 17mpg at 75-80mph non towing. I got about 12-13 towing a 21 foot boat. I get about 10 towing the bigger boat

[CA Stu]

Friend of mine owns the exact rig you describe, 03 Quad Cab 4x4, tows a 23 foot boat no problem.
A little sluggish off the line, but once you get rolling, no problems.
Good Luck
CA Stu