bottom line is that no matter how you color it, a 318 is always gonna be a
318. there are not any differences in the blocks used for auto vs manual
transmissions. they just don't make them that way. to go from a manual to
auto you'll definately have to use the flywheel off of your original 318 (or
get a new one for an auto trans) so that everything bolts up ok. you may
also want to make sure that the engine is still balanced after you switch
the flywheel as well.
<jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
news:ap4d3r$2ks$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> 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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