You could add some performance parts, I think yours is carborated (prolly
needs adjustment) I think in 87 they used something like a 283 cfm holley. You
might try a better carborator. Check the plugs in whires, distibter cap, the
pickup, check the timing, make certain that it is getting enough air, and check
the vac lines. I just bought a 87 long bed and I put all new egnition parts on it,
set the timing, etc... Now that thing runs lile a raped ape. I think it has 58
thousand on it. Heya get this, the person the owned my 87 before me put the
thermostat on upside down, (so this is why it get so hot), lol.
Ctap64@aol.com wrote:
> i have an 87 dakota 4x4 with the 3.9 and 535 5 speed engine has 60000 mi on=20
> it and i just replaces both head gaskets because one was blown. after that m=
> y=20
> trucks seems to have much less power and i cant figure out why. (checked ove=
> r=20
> everything again) and it also will blow out a little blue smoke when i pull=20
> out so i adjusted the valves again with still no luck. i was wondering how=20
> hard it would be to put a 318 or 360 in it, i dont have to worry about=20
> emissions so that makes me wan to do it all the more. i can get a used one=20
> for $150. i know you have to have an electric fan but how will the motor=20
> mounts change. also will it bolt up to my belhousing, and will the tranny be=
> =20
> able to handle the extra power. also i know the oil pan changes but how and=20
> what parts will i need. what would i be better off with a 318 or 360? any=20
> help would be greatly appreciated.=20
> thanks,=20
> chris =A0
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