What kind of headers are available for the 318? I have the JBA
silverceramic coated for my 3.9L and like 'em alot but I really don't want
to pay another $400 for another set for the v8. BTW the 5.2L I bought is
from a 92 Dakota with 60,000 miles on it.
Any other info would be great
Geoff
""Doug Myers"" <dougmyers@starpower.net> wrote in message
news:9pka9c$alr$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> Geoff,
>
> The "kit" you refer to is for installing the LA style 318. Hopefully,
> you are installing a Magnum 318 ('92-newer). That should bolt right in.
> You'll need a wiring harness and computer from a '95 318 Dakota. KRC
> Performance sells a Fel-Pro computer system that you can use with a
laptop,
> but its around $2700! All of your accessories, transmission, etc will bolt
> right up. You may need a new fan clutch or fan assembly.
> As for mods, a small cam like the MP Magnum R/T would work. You'll
lose
> some bottom end, but gain midrange. What cam you get really depends on you
> rear gears and tire diameter. You may be better off with the stock cam and
> 1.7:1 rockers for your application. At minimum you'll need a cat-back
> exhaust. If you get the cam, get headers and the MP computer, too.
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> Doug Myers
> -------------
> '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.9L/5-speed/3.92SG
> K&N Gen II FIPK, Comp Cams '604 cam, Progear timing chain, MP 2-bbl MPI
> intake, MP R/T heads, MP polished aluminum valve covers, ASP crank pulley,
> Hughes' roller rockers, MP Headers, 3" Dynomax hi-flow cat, 3" Flowmaster,
> Flowkooler water pump, Accel Supercoil, Magnecor KV-85 8.5mm Race Wires,
> Melling HV oil pump, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Mike Leach PCM
>
> ""Geoff"" <geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:9pjbve$r4b$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> > Hey,
> >
> > I'm building a 318 to replace my 3.9L in a 95 Dak. with the A/T.
I'm
> > looking for a mild rebuild because I have a long drive to work. What
> would
> > you guys suggest to increase performance. Right now, I've got an
opened
> up
> > exhaust from the six but what else should I do? I've been thinking cam,
> > rockers and a higher stall converter. What have you guys done to your
> > engines and what worked the best. I'd also like to hear(read) what was
> > required to switch the 3.9 and 5.2 in these trucks. What kind of
computer
> > should I get for it? I'd like to get one that I can hook up to my
laptop
> > but it may be too expensive. Can I use the 3.9l flex plate, starter, ac
> > compressor, ps pump, etc? Will the engine mounts work or will I have to
> get
> > different ones. I've found one company that sells a swap kit for $500
but
> I
> > don't really know if I need all that.
> >
> > http://www.engine-swaps.com/ is the site of that swap kit
> >
> > Any info of past experiences you guys can offer are really appreciated.
> > Geoff
> >
> >
>
>
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