On a purely economical point that is correct, you will end up spending more
money buying parts than if you just went out and bought a used V-8 truck in
good condition. Unless you are doing this as a side project for fun, you
will be much happier selling your truck and getting the V-8 Dak you want.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robertson" <jrobert@voyageur.ca>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 8:59 PM
Subject: DML: Re: engine swap
> You better have some deep pockets, lots to change. The engine bolts right
> in but it's all the other stuff you have to change. V6 uses a 42RH and
the
> V8 uses the 46RH. The 42RH won't stand up to the abuse if you plan on
being
> rough. Rad and shroud are different, computer, rear axle, and I think
> you'll end up changing the harness. Most of the time it's wiser to sell
the
> V6er and buy a V8 truck.
>
> Dave R
> 92 Dak 5.2
> 71 Demon 340
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 21:52:35 -0500
> From: "Geoff" <geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: engine swap
>
> Hey,
> I'm still looking around for info concerning swapping a v6 to a v8.
My
> 95 dak is too slow for me now, at least with the six and I'd like to
upgrade
> to something more powerful. Has anyone tried this in a 2nd Generation
dakota
> yet? If so what all did you have to do, which engine did you decide to
put
> it and why? Could you please list all modifications you had to make in
> order for the swap to work. Are there any websites that might point me in
> the right direction?
>
> Thanks, Geoff
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 22:56:38 -0700
> From: "yllwdkta" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Chopped Dakota? (Tim)
>
> yea that was Casper...I keep in touch with the couple that owns it. Very
> nice people. He will have it at the nationals. I think he redid the
> truck...if so can't wait to see it.
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yellowdakota/index.html
> 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
>
>
>
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