Killed a Durango with 5.9L V8(245HP)

[FlooredAccord]

Since this is the kill stories section, I reluctantly raced my boss in his 2003 Durango. Well if ya don't know a thing about em, here's the specs: 4X4 SLT 5.9 V8 which is good for 245 HP. Has a K&N Air Intake. All that aside, we were at a red light. It turns green, and we both take off. We're even off the line, but for some reason, my shit keeps on pullin on the Durango. I hit 80 and we're still going, but now I'm only a car lengths ahead of him. Then we hit the hill, and I'm talkin a 45 degree incline and I gradually smoke his ass up the damn thing. I think I know the reason I won, the Durango has a shitty rear-end.

[CD5Passion]

....on a car that has 100 more horses at least than you...he must not have really pushed it cause those trucks can tear accords apart without trying.
I'm alittle skeptical but in any case good kill

[FlooredAccord]

Trust me, he pushed it as hard as he could. We sat down after work to have a few drinks, and all I heard was how pissed he was. Now he wants to mod his truck as much as he can, just so he can beat my ass. There will be another race.............

[95DX]

Originally posted by greengranny
2003 Durango: 4X4 SLT 5.9 V8 which is good for 245 HP. Has a K&N Air Intake.

doesn't matter too much the K&N intake tho it helps a little his biggist problem is the 4x4 tons of "dead" weight due to front axle, extra driveshaft, and transfercase good kill anyways

[VR4_Craver]

Originally posted by 95DX
doesn't matter too much the K&N intake tho it helps a little his biggist problem is the 4x4 tons of "dead" weight due to front axle, extra driveshaft, and transfercase good kill anyways

THAT AND ITS A DAMN TRUCK!!!

how much do they weight.......and what are the 0-60 1/4 mile test times?

[FlooredAccord]

Engine 4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC SMPI Magnum V-8 5.9-Liter Magnum®, OHV SMPI V-8
Availability Standard - All Optional — All
Type and Description V-8, liquid-cooled 8-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm) 360 cu. in. (5895 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5) 4.00 x 3.58 (101.6 x 90.9)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless Sequential multi-portpoint electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads Cast-iron block and heads
Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.9:1
Power (SAE net) 235 @ 4800 rpm (a) 245 bhp @ 4000 rpm
230 @ 4800 rpm(b)
Torque (SAE net) 295 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm 335 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6000 rpm (electronically limited) 5250 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L) 5 qt. (4.7L)
Emission Controls Mini-catalysts (b); three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications (a)(c) Mini-catalyst(a), three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications(b)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 2WD: 14/19 12/17
4WD: 13/18
(a) With EPA Tier 1 exhaust emission controls.
(b) With California Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) exhaust emission controls.
(c) Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in California: Meets EPA Tier 1 requirements in all other states.

Transmission 5-45RFE, Automatic 5-Speed 46RE, Automatic 4-Speed Overdrive
Availability Included with 4.7-liter engine Included with 5.9-liter engine
Description Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.00 2.45
2nd 1.67 — upshift 1.45
1.50 — kick-down
3rd 1.00 1.00
4th 0.75 0.69
5th 0.67 —
Overall Top Gear 2.34 with 3.55 axle 2.45 with 3.55 axle
2.59 with 3.92 axle 2.70 with 3.92 axle

Transfer Case NV133HD NV233HD NV244HD
Availability Standard with 4WD on Sport Standard with 4WD Standard — R/T, optional all other 4WD
Type Part-time electronically shifted Part-time electronically shifted Full-time electronically shifted
Operating Modes 2WD; Neutral; 4WD High, Locked 4WD Low, Locked; Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, Locked 4WD Low, Locked; Neutral; 4WD; 4WD High, Locked
Low-Range Ratio None 2.72 2.72
Center Differential None None Planetary with lock

Electrical System 2003 Dodge Durango
Alternator 136-amp — Standard
160-amp — Optional
Battery Maintenance-free 600 CCA — Standard
750 CCA — Optional

Dimensions and Capabilities 2WD 4WD
Wheelbase 116.0 (2948) 116.2 (2952)
Track Front 60.9 with 16" x 7" wheels 61.6 with 16" x 7" wheels
62.0 with 16" x 8" wheels and 17" x 9" wheels 62.6 with 16" x 8"
Rear 61.9 with 16" x 7" wheels 61.9 with 16" x 7" wheels
62.9 with 16" x 8" wheels 62.9 with 16" x 8"
17" x 9" wheels
Overall Length 193.5 (4916) 193.5 (4916)
Overall Width(b) 71.3 (1811) 71.3 (1816)
Overall Height 70.5 (1791) 72.0 (1828)
Load Floor Height 29.9 (760) 31.2 (792)
Sill Step Height 18.0 (458) 20.0 (508)
Ground Clearance Front axle 8.6 (219) 8.8 (225)
Rear axle 8.5 (216) 8.5 (216)
Minimum 8.5 (216) 8.5 (216)
Approach Angle 23.8° 28.9°
Ramp Breakover Angle 19.3° 19.0°
Departure Angle 23.4° 25.1°
Frontal Area — 29.5 sq. ft.
Drag coefficient —
Fuel tank capacity 25 gal. (95L) 25 gal. (95L)
Curb Weight (estimated) 4.7-liter engine 4379 lbs. (1986 kg) 4629 lbs. (2100 kg)
5.9-liter engine 4483 lbs. (2033 kg) 4726 lbs. (2144 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6050 lbs. (2745 kg) 6400 lbs. (2900 kg)
Payload (estimated) 4.7-liter engine 1670 lbs. (758 kg) 1770 lbs. (803 kg)
5.9-liter engine 1570 lbs. (712 kg) 1670 lbs. (758 kg)
a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
(b) At seating reference point.

Accomodations Standard With Optional Third Seat
Seating Capacity, Front/Second/Rear 2/3/ — or 3/3/— 2/3/2 or 3/3/2
Front Seat
Head room 39.8 (1012) 39.8 (1012)
Leg room 41.9 (1063) 41.9 (1063)
Shoulder room 57.6 (1463) 57.6 (1463)
Hip room 56.9 (1445) 56.9 (1445)
Seat travel 8.6 (219) 8.6 (219)
Recliner range 27° 27°
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m) 51.7 (1.46) 51.7 (1.46)
Second Seat
Head room 40.2 (1021) 40.3 (1023)
Leg room 37.3 (947) 35.4 (898)
Shoulder room 57.5 (1461) 57.9 (1471)
Hip room 56.0 (1422) 55.1 (1398)
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m) 49.9 (1.41) 47.7 (1.35)
Third Seat
Head room — 37.7 (956)
Leg room — 30.7 (779)
Shoulder room — 56.5 (1435)
Hip room — 45.2 (1148)
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m) — 34.0 (0.96)
Interior Volume
All seats up 50.5 cu. ft. (1430L) 18.8 cu. ft (532L)
Third seat folded — 51.3 cu. ft. (1453L)
All seats folded 88.0 cu. ft. (2482L) 88.0 cu. ft. (2482L)
Width Between Wheelhouses 45.6 (1160) 45.6 (1160)

Body and Frame 2WD 4WD
Layout Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 12 rubber isolators Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 12 rubber isolators

Suspension 2WD 4WD
Front Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Steering 2WD 4WD
Type Power rack and pinion Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 14.8:1 16.1:1
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) 36.1 ft. (10.9 m) 37.4 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock) 2.86 3.18

Brakes 2003 Dodge Durango
Standard
Front Size and type 12.1 x 1.1 (308 x 28) vented disc with 2.1 (54) twin-piston sliding calipers
Swept area 215 sq. in. (1388 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 12.5 x 0.9 (317 x 22) disc with rear wheel anti-lock brakes
Swept area 155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
Optional
Front Size and type 12.1 x 1.1 (308 x 28) vented disc with 2.1 (54) twin-piston sliding calipers
Swept area 215 sq. in. (1388 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 12.5 x 0.9 (317 x 22) disc(a) with 2.1 (54) single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 200 sq. in. (1292 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum
(a) Available with ABS.

Trailer Towing
Engine Axle Ratio Gross Combined Weight Rating (a) Maximum Trailer Weight (b)
2WD
4.7L V-8 3.55 9200 lbs. (4175 kg) 4650 lbs. (2109 kg)
3.92 10,500 lbs. (4775 kg) 5950 lbs. (2699 kg)
5.9L V-8 3.55 10,500 lbs. (4775 kg) 5850 lbs. (2654 kg)
3.92 12,200 lbs. (5530 kg) 7550 lbs. (3425 kg)
4WD
4.7L V-8 3.55 9200 lbs. (4175 kg) 4400 lbs. (1996 kg)
3.92 10,500 lbs. (4775 kg) 5700 lbs. (2586 kg)
5.9L V-8 3.55 10,500 lbs. (4775 kg) 5600 lbs. (2540 kg)
3.92 12,200 lbs. (5530 kg) 7300 lbs. (3311 kg)
(a) Gross combined weight rating is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded vehicle and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers, cargo and fuel in the vehicle and cargo in the trailer.
(b) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2000 lbs.

[FlooredAccord]

Wow, I thought I edited the 4.7 V8 Shit out. But the 5.9 L V8 specs are still there. Sorry for too much info.

[VR4_Craver]

still didnt see any 1/4 mile times though but good info

[Violent Apathy]

Yeah I've driven a 5.9L V8 Durango before quite a bit, thing can take off pretty well....beat a lot of hondas in it.

[VR4_Craver]

Originally posted by TheBaconKing
Yeah I've driven a 5.9L V8 Durango before quite a bit, thing can take off pretty well....beat a lot of hondas in it.

It's like the Dakota R/T's I had one chase me down when we stopped at a light where my lane ended making me have to get over and thought he was gonna be a push over...

[FlooredAccord]

Dakota RT's have a lot better power to weight ratio then the Durango's though. I think it would be a race then.

The dakota's are something to be messed with but for a 5.9 its rather weak. Should be somewhere in the 300hps and just a little more for the tq factor.

[VR4_Craver]

I love the dakota r/ts and sports. Thats what i was looking at before I bought my si....