RE: 360 in a first gen dak.

Printable Version

Dodge >> Dodge Trucks >> Dodge Dakota >> 1st Gen Dakota >> RE: 360 in a first gen dak.

Page: <<   < prev  1 2 [3]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

RE: 360 in a first gen dak. - 12/26/2006 2:51:11 AM    Ryathis Posts: 71 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline     So for christmas, I bought myself a book on Small block A engines from mopar performance to plan my motor build up/research it some. I know i am no where even close to doing it but i like ta plan ahead. Current thoughts are:   cam shaft: Mopar part number p4452759 duration 260/268 Lift .430/.450 Intake: Mopar part number p4529116 MP m1 Dual plane intake for a carb either a 650 or 750 CFM cant decide yet. Headers: 1 and 5/8ths tube headers Heads: 308 "swirl port" if i have extra money, might get a vavle job, Pistons: either 8.66:1 or 9.5:1, Cant decide on a few things, and still need to research rocker arms/lifters/valve springs. Just thought id get your guys input:) Merry Christmas to all! _____________________________ 1992 Dodge Daytona 1983 BMW 528E 1990 Lebaron 1987 Dodge Dakota (for sale) 1992 Dodge D250 w/ a Cummins Diesel (in reply to jonnymagnum) Post #: 31

RE: 360 in a first gen dak. - 12/28/2006 7:25:09 PM    CB   Posts: 63 Joined: 12/31/2005 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Ryathis Yah was just thinkin ahead on how ill get traction, do those traction bars actually help at all? I plan on going with a posi, and probably somethin right around a 3.08 rear end ratio, without an overdrive i dont wanna be be pullin too high of a ratio. Yes, traction bars make a HUGE difference. They reduce axle wrap... that's when your leaf springs twist, making your rear end rock back and forth which kills your 60ft times. (in reply to Ryathis) Post #: 32

RE: 360 in a first gen dak. - 12/28/2006 8:04:00 PM    kayakman Posts: 225 Joined: 4/13/2006 Status: offline Hi Rayathis, usually I look in the ram forum, but my eye caught your posting and I did have a 91' Dak with a 318 - V8. This was the first full production Dak with a V8. Oh I know there was other years with a limited V8 production.   I was thinking of putting a cam in it for more pulling power for towing. When the supplier could not find a cam right away, he had to call me back, which he did. What we found out was a 1991 318 Dakota was a smaller unit than what would be in a 1991 318 Ram. This was to make it fit in the Dak even with the nose rounded out, a regular 318 would not have fitted. Also the 1991- 318  was a Magnum motor with throttle body fuel injection - 92' was multi port. This was an unique motor. The thing went like sink with a 3:91 AXLE. Good luck with your project.   (in reply to CB) Post #: 33

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds
SRT Forums
Race News

Dodge Prices

Dodge Trucks & SUVs
Ram Dakota
Durango Nitro

Dodge Cars
Avenger Intrepid
Caliber Magnum
Challenger Neon
Charger Stealth
Daytona Stratus
Dodge Viper

Featured Sponsors

Poll
Now that you've seen the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, what do you think?
	I Love It, Its Perfect
	I love the looks, but hate the transmission
	I like it, but I want the concept interior
	I like it, but I want the exact concept exterior
	Its ok, but the concept was far better
	Thanks, but I look forward to some changes on the 2009 models.
Poll Results Previous Polls

Top 10 Posters
dustyloins 21040 badstratrt 20755 midnight 17495 vipergts 14475 dodgegirl19 13072 ramfan5.9 12435 steve05ram36 11346 nickoman01 10864 drew 10116 casper 9606

New Vendors
Truxedo
Airaid
Mopar Biz
ATI ProCharger
Motor City Auto Parts
Sonic Electronix
Buy Auto Truck Accessories
Buy Car Floor Mats
Edge Products
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology