Geoff,
A good source of information is the Magnum Engine book
from Mopar performance (25$). It has all of this
information in it, including block preperation,
torque specs, and assembly.
I don't have it with me now, or I would help you
out with the specifics! I lent it out last weekend.
Brad
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98 Dakota CC 4x4 5.2L, 3.55LSD, 32x11.5 BFG M/T
Gibson Cat Back Exhaust, JBA headers and Y-Pipe
MP PCM, 180 T-stat, 3923's, Taylor Wires,
Accel Cap/Rotor, Ported TB, K&N FIPK2, IAT Adjuster
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--- Geoff <geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hey everyone,
> I just got the 318 for my 95 Dakota to replace
> the 3.9L v6 and am ready
> to start building it. I plan on using a complete
> rebuild kit but I would
> like to know all of the engine's specs from bore
> dia, stroke, torque specs
> etc. That way I know what kind of piston rings to
> order in case the engine
> has been bored (spelling?) out or not. Is there
> anything in particular that
> I should know about these engines, or what should I
> look for? I've heard
> that one of the gaskets on the top of the engine
> (intake or tb) gets sucked
> into the engine on 5.9s does this apply to the 5.2
> also? I'd like to just
> start with a cam, tb, and headers as far as
> performance parts go. What
> would you guys suggest to gain more bottom end
> power?
>
> All responses you can offer is appreaciated
> especialy tips from other people
> that have built 318s or done some mild performance
> work.
> Thank you,
> Geoff Fahl
>
>
>
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