Anyone have a Dakota with a 4.7??

i have an 03 dakota with the 4.7L Its a decent engine but i am not a fan of it. I would rather have the old 318

The 3.9l is horrible on fuel compared to the 4.7. They avereage about the same in mpg but with the 4.7 there is more pep and can haul more.

The 4.7 has alot of engine sludge problems and the famous lash adjuster issue and exhaust manifold sealing problems.