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moparman
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3/02/2003
13:37:32

Subject: V8 Conversions
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Has anyone ever put a crate engine or any other small block or big block dodge in a pre-magnum
Dakota? If so what were the problems you faced and how did you overcome them? I am planning on putting a 402ci stroker crate engine from Mopar into my 88 dakota reg cab shortbox. It's got a 3.9 V6 auto with a K&N Air filter, Edelbrock headers and dual 2 1/4in exhaust to a single Flowmaster 50 series muffler with a single 3 inch pipe after that dumps in front of the pass. rear tire. Rear end mods include 3.55 gears and an Auborn Posi. This truck is good for low 17 sec E/Ts at 85 mph.
With the 402 I hope for low 12s at 110 mph.

If anyones put a high performance small or big block into these trucks then please let me no on you experience with the transplant.

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vern
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3/02/2003
15:36:45

RE: V8 Conversions
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motor mounts and exsh.,ignition and trans converter.i,ll try to cover one thing at a time.
[1]mounts-build your own and save $$$ or go to www.engine-swaps.com they have mounts for LA/RB in a 4 banger/v6 dak.$385+s/h-trans mount and adaptor $75 for 727 trans.
[2]smr trans.com-build a500/a517 trans and converters for street and strip use prices not to bad very helpful and nice to talk too.[theyalso have adaptors for a500/a517 to RB,s]
[3]exsh. LA headers avail.RB do,nt know.[hedman maybe]
[4]if you go RB you,ll also have a problem with the fan
[5]ignition-go after market.mp or another.
[6] good luck
[7]LA is the cheaper way to go.



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