An older drivetrain would fit..I think..but it would be carbed..which is bad
for emissions testing. A newer one 97 and up will be hella
expensive..probably about 1k for the engine alone. Plus would be hard to
find. You might want to look into any magnum from 93 up. 93 is the first
year of the magnum 360 I belive. Either way tho you are still gonna end up
spending alot of money. I was looking into doing this to my premag and kept
coming up with a total cost of about 8k at the least.
Mark
>From: yummy <yum@yermom.org>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: A few Q's Re: DML: Re: I4->V8?
>Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 05:31:42 -0500
>
>"mike d." wrote:
>
> > >>I'd prefer the 360 but the 318 would do too. Is one of them easier
>than
> > the other? Must keep the manual transmission. Automatics are no fun
>IMO<<
> >
> > This swap is very easily accomplished on your truck. The hardest part
>will
> > be finding the stuff. If you go with a 360, a manual is out of the
>question
> > =(
> > All you'd need is motormounts, tranny, driveshaft, wiring harness and
> > computer, motor, and alot of patience.
> >
> > -miggity
> >
> >
>
>ayup. That's what I'll be doin to my '97 I4 round about late summer or
>fall.
>Forgive my ignorance, but are you saying the 360 does not come with a
>manual?
>Why not? Is there anything I can do about that? And while we're on the
>subject, has anyone priced a 318 or 360 drivetrain(97 or newer) from a
>junkyard? I've4 been told to assume 2 grand. Would an older drivetrain fit
>just as easily? Any feedback would be most appreciated...
>
>William
>
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