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schmidtmike
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3/12/2006
23:42:18

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I'm planning on putting a 383/727 combo into my 89', and have a few questions. Do the 87-90 dakotas have a speedometer cable? Also, do they use vacuum to control the transmissions and not electric shift? Would I be able to get away with keeping the in-tank fuel pump, due to it's low operating PSI, or would I have to install a pressure regulator inline? The main deal is keeping all gauges and electrical performing as they did before the swap.

Also, on a side note, does anyone have some 89' Daytona seats they'd be willing to part with, preferably blue? I'm also looking for an 89' dakota single cab center console.



Joe M.
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3/13/2006
03:47:08

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sounds like one mean Dak when your done mike
i dont know how much pressure that puts out but if its like the 94's (something like 40 psi)
and your going carb. i;d think its going to push past the needle/seat

just curious but have you thought of omitting the intank, run a holley or something right on the inside of frame rail?
their standard runs at 5 - 7 psi
(last i knew) which is just about right
next step has an external regualtor
you cant set yourself



vern
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3/13/2006
06:01:30

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yes on the cable

the trans uses hyd.pressure in the trans to shift and the kick down leakage,only electric is the o/d,no problem here

theres a fuel line on the tank that has a plastic cap on it that is use to drain the fuel from tank,[its on top by other lines]it goes to the bottom of tank,connect your existing fuel line to this and go with a manual pump on the motor[less cost,no pressure problem]if you want to stay with the pump in the tank you,ll need a regulator because these have about 14lbs pressure you only want 5-7lbs with a carb

hope this answers your questions



J and J Auto
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3/13/2006
18:54:13

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pumps
carb 7psi
throttle body 15psi
multi port 45 psi

The trans is computer controled and will not even
bolt to the 383 B block unless you get an adapter
from engineswaps.com

The throttle valve on the trans is cable and can
be adapted to the 727

Why not use a 518 and do a conversion
redrider.us has all the parts to do this but you
will still ned the adapter to bolt up the B block

Find a rear with 3.21 and run the 727

Talk with intencedak39 he put a 400 in his dak

Larry
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schmidtmike
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3/16/2006
14:17:46

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Thanks for all the info guys. I'm thinkin the 727 is the way to go. the 518 doesn't have the aftermarket support. I'm not looking to have it be a highway vehicle, I just am interested in tire lubrication.



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3/25/2006
15:11:33

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i need help i have a 93 dak club cab and i want to put in a 5.9 fully functional with the trany and fully injected sombody holla plz thnx



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