In a message dated 3/14/01 11:56:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ron-wong@home.com writes:
>
> I need to get a lil street truck for nice weather driving here in Denver.
I
> found one that is 1988 DODGE DAKOTA, 4x2, LE, V-6 engine, LB, automatic
> transmission, air conditioning, newer tires, this is a parts TRUCK, ign
> switch inop, electric problems, no radio, no exhaust, TRUCK does run. It's
> only $750 Now....mind you, this is a project truck and a to be daily
driver.
> I would have to drop it a little and put on all the go-fast and style
> goodies. I want to slap a 360 from a 1998-2000 in it and dump my money
into
> this instead of into my 1999 4x4 SLT CC 318. Has anyone on the list done a
> V-8 magnum swap into something this old? I know the complete engine and
> harness would have to be replaced, and the tranny too (191k on it). What
> other problems could I be looking at as far as fitment of the engine?
Would
> I need to replace the rear end or the front springs or anything? Does
> anyone have any pics of a dropped GenI longbed regular cab? I'm not sure
> about what it would look like.
> It looks like I can get a 360 from a wrecked Dodge truck, Dakota, or
Durango
> for about 1500 to 1750 so finding a motor is not going to be an issue.
>
You need to talk to Miggity Mike....don't know where he's been lately, he's
not posting like he used to. He's doing the EXACT SWAP you're considering.
I've talked to him at length about this swap, and on a difficulty scale of 1
to 10 it's like a 15. I wouldn't even consider it, too many electronics
involved (I HATE doing wiring). Now if you throw a MP 380 crate motor in
there and carb it, life will be easier, and a whole lot more fun :-)
-Austin
Vipertruck
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