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11/29/2012
05:38:06

Subject: Best Year For Early 3.9L-V6 ?
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Hello all-
I am getting ready to swap out a 3.9L carb engine (4WD, auto trans) for a newer 3.9L in my 1987 Dak and have immediate access to both a '92 (2WD, auto) and a '95 (2WD, 5-spd trans). Both of similar mileages (~140K).

I know the '92 was advertised at 185HP and the the later engines were reduced to 175HP because of reduced exhaust pipe diameter (at least that is what I have read in my research here).

Aside from a slight change in HP, were there any other changes or engine improvements in the early 3.9L's after '92 that I should consider while I search for a replacement?

Thanks for your valued information.
Tom







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11/29/2012
17:45:57

RE: Best Year For Early 3.9L-V6 ?
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Put the engine in that runs the best...



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11/29/2012
21:49:34

RE: Best Year For Early 3.9L-V6 ?
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Yeah the one with 185 hp for sure! It doesnt matter what year engine as long as the motor mounts line up. make certain that you run open headers to eliminate the y pipe restriction issue though



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12/01/2012
10:31:34

RE: Best Year For Early 3.9L-V6 ?
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just find a 318 or 360 and swap in. its not any more work and the v8s will give you much more bang for the buck than the v6



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