Re: 95/93 V6 Swap; Future Plans.......

From: Kyle Kozubal (grndak4x4@home.com)
Date: Tue Oct 10 2000 - 18:03:06 EDT


----- Original Message -----
From: <Killerdak@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: DML: 95/93 V6 Swap
>
> > Does anyone foresee any problems with a 95 4x4 V6 engine directly
bolting up
> > and fitting on my 93 4x4 V6 Dak? My project may start a tad earlier
than
>
> whatcha got brewin in yer head there Kyle? engine swap, axle splines,
torsion
> bars...sounds like a project coming on...

Well Dave,
I really want to swap in a set of 2000 pound V8 torsion bars, as mine are
maxed out. I keep having to crank them up about 2-3 times a year, due to the
front end sagging, and this last time I adjusted them they became maxed out.
So ultimately I want the 2000lb V8 tbars. I am going to start pricing the a
set through the junk yard compared to a brand new set, just to see how much
I can save or if I should just go the new route, depending on what the price
is. My V6 also doesnt run as 'grunty' as it used to. I just clicked over
130,000 miles today, and just would like to start pricing remanufactured
engines and such. I dont want a new truck payment, nor do I wnat to part
with my Dak just because its engine is getting tired. By no means is the
engine shot, as I know it has another 50,000 miles in her, just want some
ooomph back, ya know? For arounf $1100 plus install I can have a new V6
engine. I dont want to go the V8 route, cause I dont want to deal with it
plain and simple. My V6 has served me great for the past 6+ years and the
past 130,000 miles, so I would love to pop in a new V6. As far as the spline
count goes, I was just checking out prices and facts on various limited
slips and lockers for the rear diff.
Dave, please let me know how you like those 4.10s as well as that stout
Detroit Locker! I am still debtaing the Detroit Locker, as I dont think I
can get it for my current 3.55 gear setup, or can I????? All that is
currently set in stone is a PA 2" body lift, which I ordered this week. I
want to start gathering up a bunch of parts and accessories so I can have a
fun winter putting them on so I am ready for some spring fun. I am going for
32s, without a doubt. I am going to get the body lift on, the new V8 tbars
on, and get some new rear spring packs made with a lift built into them. I
am sure I will be able to clear them. The Dak is going in at the end of the
month for a LineX spray job on the entire lower 1/4 of the body; starting
from behind the front fender flares and going all the way to the tailgate
area. Should look pretty cool. Just have to take the rear bumper off and
leave it there for a day. They actually wanted to charge me $50 to take the
bumper off, it looks easy enough......with air tools, it should be rather
easy :)
Kyle



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