4.7 or hemi ram

[hpe600rt]

i just sold my 99 ram looking to buy a 2002-06 ram doesnt realy mater motor size to me i would perfer the hemi and would be paying around 8k cash for one is their any problems with the 4.7 as i see alot of bolth the hemi and 4,7s in my price range. in the 1500 ram just would like some input befor i pic one up this week.i had a 04 hemi ram before i got the challenger,and loved it,but never had the 4.7 ram please let me know what info you have thanks

[barracuda7199]

i have been playing with several 4.7's for a few years now there not a bad engine but alot of people have problems with them but i think it is lack of maintenance like oil changes and coolant changes. i would go with the hemi if i was you just because there is alot more support for them both performance wise and replacement options. there both very similar engines matter of fact you can swap a hemi for a 4,7 pretty easy if you have problems with the 4.7 later on down the road.

[GranCuda1970]

My wifes truck is a 2002 4.7 ram no issues smooth ride half way decent gas mileage.

[hpe600rt]

sounds like i should go with the hemi

[barracuda7199]

I would if I was you

[BS CUDA]

I absolutely love my Hemi Ram.   

[70burntorangeT/A]

Personally i like speed. My buddy has a 2007 4.7 ram with 40k miles and my 2006 3.0L taurus with 100k miles outran it from a 20 roll.......

[hpe600rt]

well im buying it for work to put a 200 gallon spray tank in for my job,i also have been seeing alot of 5.9 how are they

[barracuda7199]

I would stick with the hemi better engine more power and better mpg.

[hpe600rt]

thats what im loking for most have high miles or rust like i found a blue 03 hemi 4 door 4 wheel drive hemi with 91k for 7500 sounds good just what i want to buy go look at it the boddy was rusted and dented up at least 3k to fix and then it makes me think if the body is like that how do they take car of the rest of it.so still looking

[fantum]

There's nothing wrong with the 4.7.  I used mine for a wide variety of tasks with minimal problems - none related to the motor.  I sold it in June when I bought my '12 Challenger.  It had 186K on the dial and was still running strong.

That said, I'd go with the Hemi if it is available.  Better power, and probably better gas mileage.

Good luck.

[06Daytona]

If you go with a Hemi, look for 06 or newer. They have the Multiple Displacement System, to save gas on the highway.

[barracuda7199]

I love my 4.7 in my quad cab Dakota too. But that hemi sure is strong

[hpe600rt]

ok i got one 2 days ago its a 2003 quad can silver very cleen no rust at all,or dents.black inside its a 1500 4x4 hemi with 112k for 8500 and i had tax and plates,and i bought a warntie for 2 years like bumper to bumper unlimtied miles for 1300 extra just wanted to cover my butt,for that price why not,it has all new tires also.and its getting new tie rods and ball joints and new speakers as they where blowen.will get pics up ass soon as its ready to go.the dealer just got it in on trade and is going throught it.it coust 10,400 for everything abit moure then i wanted to spend.but alot of junk out their