Well just got back from the city picked up a 5.9L engine, going to be putting that in pretty soon! Il be posting some stuff maybe help other out.

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5.9 magnum ---------------- Dana 60 Swap in Progress! ------ Shift Kit -------- straight piped exhaust, with no Cat ------- Clear Lights ----------------- Accel Super Stock Coil Wires ----- K & N Drop in Filter -------- Soon to be sitting on 38's with 5.38 gears!

wow, you're actually going to do it... you talked about it so long i figured you'd never do it lol. anyway, whats the story with the engine? are you going to do anything with it before you drop it in?

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88 dakota 3.9 5-speed RC. stock
2001 dakota 3.9 auto CC
AIRAID CAI
Dynomax 3" superturbo catback
Hughes Stage one intake manifold
NGK's with minor ignition work
5.9 TB
180Tstat
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Keep this going!!! I was just talking about this with a friend....I was actually talking about swaping to the 5.2L....either way I badddllly want to do this....I want to take it to a reputable mechanic and have it done....anyone know of anywhere I can go in Minnesota or Northern Ontario to have this swap done....dont want to tackle myself!

Yea, I was going to sell the truck, but it is more feasible and cheaper for me to just do a engine drop! Also very cool to do, because il have a one of a kinda ish trucks.

Tonight is what I did:
Engine Prep
Remove air box. (Pain must I say some dumb stuff you just have to yank or something... lol)
Remove wiring harness from the panel. (Need to re hook because im dumb and forgot to de-pressurize the fuel lines..), But thats only a minor set back.
Removed ac and Power Steering. (Everything else is coming with the engine.)
Since I got a complete engine, (Not one thing missing. All I have to do is disconnect and connect the major wires from everything, than drop!)
I think I might have the 3.9 out in an hour or two. If I can find a way to de-pressurize the fuel lines without connecting that would be great.

Chris

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5.9 magnum ---------------- Dana 60 Swap in Progress! ------ Shift Kit -------- straight piped exhaust, with no Cat ------- Clear Lights ----------------- Accel Super Stock Coil Wires ----- K & N Drop in Filter -------- Soon to be sitting on 38's with 5.38 gears!

Just wondering, but how do most of you tackle the top bolts (Transmission side, for the engine. They are in such a hard spot) I am pretty much at the point of removing the starter, than the bolts from engine to tranny. Thats it and she is out! I got the fuel line off, starter is a pain already I tried but I think I have to remove the bracket that is in the way... :S But I will get it done it once before already...

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5.9 magnum ---------------- Dana 60 Swap in Progress! ------ Shift Kit -------- straight piped exhaust, with no Cat ------- Clear Lights ----------------- Accel Super Stock Coil Wires ----- K & N Drop in Filter -------- Soon to be sitting on 38's with 5.38 gears!

Ahh man this is bad ass.....keep us updated....I really want to find a shop in the area surrounding me so I can get this done too....I was going to sell my 03'QC but I really only hate this truck because it lacks all sorts of power because of the 3.9L especailly because im ALWAYS towing....if I had the v8 I would be happy....has any of the other members done a swap of this sort....I wish they would chime in and give some suggestions....

Il go take some pictures of the engine disassembled to where it is now today. It will be pretty easy swap, nothing too complicated.

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5.9 magnum ---------------- Dana 60 Swap in Progress! ------ Shift Kit -------- straight piped exhaust, with no Cat ------- Clear Lights ----------------- Accel Super Stock Coil Wires ----- K & N Drop in Filter -------- Soon to be sitting on 38's with 5.38 gears!

Just some quick images before/after

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5.9 magnum ---------------- Dana 60 Swap in Progress! ------ Shift Kit -------- straight piped exhaust, with no Cat ------- Clear Lights ----------------- Accel Super Stock Coil Wires ----- K & N Drop in Filter -------- Soon to be sitting on 38's with 5.38 gears!

Well power to youuu in this....Im excited for you to get this done so you can let us all know how it turns out....if you dont mind me asking....what do you think this will cost in the end....I think the 5.2L is big enough for me....but damn that 5.9L is gonna be a beast.....

i cant tell... did you get the 5.9 in yet? have you had a chance to see it run? also, what did the 5.9 come out of or do you know?

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88 dakota 3.9 5-speed RC. stock
2001 dakota 3.9 auto CC
AIRAID CAI
Dynomax 3" superturbo catback
Hughes Stage one intake manifold
NGK's with minor ignition work
5.9 TB
180Tstat
Next: 4:10's W/LSD, 1.7rr's
2003 Harley Wide Glide, loud