Geoff, can U buy a wrecked 95 with a 318. Maybe one outta a junk yard. If you
did this U would have the OEM parts, and U could get a transmission along with
all the electronic parts as well. I have the exact same problem, I have a 91
that needs a transmission. I am buying a 96 with a 318 mag and an A500
transmission. I am going to pull the engine and transmission out in one peice
and then set it in my 91. I will just throw all the electronis things on top
and set it in. I am buying the wrecked 96 with the engine and transmission for
600 dollars. I would say I am coming outta this smelling like a rose. I also
will get a good bed and cab.
L8er
Dan
http://vantage91.tripod.com
Geoff wrote:
> Hi, I have a 95 Dakota with the 3.9L 4x2 and a crapped out
> transmission. Since I already have to buy a new tranny what would be
> involved in throwing in a 318 or 360 since my truck is out of comission? I
> live in Wisconsin so the emissions regulations are much stricter than
> elsewhere in the country aside from California. Where can I find out the
> regulations for putting in a larger engine? I've done a few bolt ons to my
> engine like exhaust and ignition. All that's left is a TB and rear end
> gears. This engine just can't give me the performance I want. I couldn't
> sell my truck for much without the trans so I pretty much have to throw
> three grand into it for the tranny. How much would it cost for a new
> engine? That would have to include the engine, exhaust manifolds, and
> computer.
>
> Any info you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated
> Geoff
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