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Dan14e
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Hey guys i'm a new member to this forum i don't own a dodge dakota my buddy actually owns a 94 club cab rwd .. i was wondering what posi or rear end i could swap in? and where i can get a la 318 and posi/rear end for the truck? Thanks for the help you guys
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RE: New member - 4/13/2008 7:14:33 PM
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Bad96_3.9
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check the junkyards, more likely to find a posi in a 4wd dakota. as for the la 318, i would go with the 360 for an la swap, if you re going trough trough trouble of switching it to carb might as well do it right the first time.
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RE: New member - 4/13/2008 9:48:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bad96_3.9
check the junkyards, more likely to find a posi in a 4wd dakota. as for the la 318, i would go with the 360 for an la swap, if you re going trough trough trouble of switching it to carb might as well do it right the first time.
+1 on both.
I'm looking to buy a house right now, and after I get one, and a beater car, my project on the Dakota will (hopefully) begin. My truck is going to be completely taken apart, and it will recieve a heart transplant when(ever) this occurs.
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RE: New member - 4/13/2008 11:18:11 PM
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Dan14e
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well i have the 3.9 now what would be the quickest easiest v8 swap to do??
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RE: New member - 4/14/2008 10:39:18 AM
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OneBadKota
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well i have the 3.9 now what would be the quickest easiest v8 swap to do??
For the LA
Buy the Schumaker mounts from Mancini Racing for 385
Buy the B&M flexplate from Summit Racing for 75
Buy a new lock-up torque converter with a higher stall for 300+ ( I recommend TCI)
Buy an MSD setup(6AL box and coil) 300+ (Summit Racing)
Buy a 650cfm carb (or higher if you want the motor semi built) 200+ (Summit Racing)
Buy the Chilton/Haynes manual 15+ (Auto Store) You'll need it for wiring diagrams.
I kept about 1/4 of my original harness and gutted the rest. The Lock-up and O/D will need to be hooked to switches.
The swap really isn't quick but it is semi-easy. Take your time and do it slowly, or else you'll constantly be going back over it like I was/am. lol.
For the Magnum you'll just need a motor mounts, wiring harness, ECU and better injectors, flex plate... I think that's it. Maybe someone else will chime in.
The rear end should be fine for it, just put some sure-grip and some 3.90 or 4.10 gears in it.
Transmission might need a rebuild depending on the mileage. I'd recommend a shift kit and better bands for it if it needs one.
< Message edited by OneBadKota -- 4/14/2008 10:47:37 AM >
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RE: New member - 4/15/2008 6:07:53 PM
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Dan14e
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Well i wanna put in a 5 speed..
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RE: New member - 4/15/2008 6:57:48 PM
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Bad96_3.9
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For the Magnum you'll just need a motor mounts, wiring harness, ECU and better injectors, flex plate... I think that's it. Maybe someone else will chime in.
Transmission might need a rebuild depending on the mileage. I'd recommend a shift kit and better bands for it if it needs one.
pretty much does it for the magnum swap, but the motor mounts are the same and you dont need the harness. just a fuel rail, injectors, two more injector plugs, ecu(you can just run new wires from the ecu to the new injectors), flexplate, throttle cable(or modify the throttle body), a new fan shroud or cut the old one like i did, and new hoses and stuff for it being longer. i am going to do a how too explaininng all of this stuff, i still have to get pictures and finish writing it up, i have been really busy at school and dont have time yet, but soon!
< Message edited by Bad96_3.9 -- 4/15/2008 7:10:24 PM >
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1996 Dakota Club Cab 2wd SLT
Spray in Bed Liner
Custom Racing Stripes
3.9 to 5.2 Conversion!!!
Mopar Performance computer, K&N, flowmaster, no cat.
http://www.myspace.com/topher73
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