In South America you can get diesel-equipped Daks, I think it's a 4-cyl
engine. Putting a Ram 5.9 CTD in a Dak would be crazy; it weighs over
1200 lbs and the length was tight on the last generation Ram which is
considerably larger than a Dak.
BARRY OLIVER wrote:
> Ok, some like diesels, some don't, some think they are a good idea, some
> don't - Here's my question:
>
> IF someone were to want to end up with a diesel Dak, what would you
> start with? Specifically, does any generation of Dak provide a better
> or worse platform for the swap. Also, assuming the donor motor has to
> come from somewhere, what type and size of motor would be a good match
> for the dakota's size? Turbo or non turbo? Displacement? I would say
> that since this is a theoretical exercise, anything goes. If you think
> the best way to do this would be to start with a 3.9 magnum block.. so
> be it.
>
> Disclaimer: This is kind-of a what if you won the lottery type of
> question, There is no correct or incorrect answer. Treat it like
> fantasy football - nobody give anyone grief about the (im)practicality
> of their choices. Thank you for your time.
>
>
> -Barry
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