Terrible Tom <SilverEightynine@earthlink.net> wrote:
: I've done lots of engine compatibility research because of my 4x4 Dak
: (looking for upgrades and mods) Based on my knowledge Jon, the only
: thing that would be different would be computer related stuff. One
: thing is if the engine was OBDI or OBDII. If you are going for a stock
: replacement, to simplify things, I would get a 318 from an OBDI truck
: for the Ram. (the Ram uses OBDI right? Its a Magnum 91 engine so it should)
: I think there would be electrical connector differences (sensors etc)
: between an OBDI and an OBDII engine. Other than that - it should not
: matter if it came from a manual or auto truck.
: It should be a direct bolt in, but get a another opinion anyway.
Yep, the computer stuff isn't really an issue in this case, I
guess I am mainly concerned with the physical connection between
the engine and the tranny. I don't forsee a problem bolting the
bellhousing up, but I'm wondering about the attachment between
the crank and the input shaft?
---Jon-
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