RE: engine swap

From: Gabriel A. Couriel (BigGabe@fiufiji.com)
Date: Thu Jan 23 2003 - 22:23:09 EST

i think it might be more expensive to get all the stuff from that 93 to work
with your 96. i'm no expert in the Gen II's, but isn't there an issue
withthe emmissions? plus, you'd have to replace the "Y" pipe of your
exhaust. look at that $850 crate motor... a new engine would be better than
a rebuilt motor, and you wouldn't have to worry about the compatability
(other than the EGR valve, if you've got one... i don't think you do, tho).

Gabe Couriel
http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0 

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1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab
239ci V6 - 175hp
5 speed - AX15
8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential

- Modifications -

Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust
K & N Drop-in Air Filter w/ front shield cut-out
Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs
Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires
Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Bill
Urbanovsky
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 5:30 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: engine swap

For purely economical reasons. The V6 had an oil pump failure and it has
serious damage. I have available a wrecked 93 that has a good motor. I need
to get the truck back in service and was hoping I could make a temporary
switch till I could get the V6 rebuit.

> why would you want to go backwards in engine size ?
> >
> >Hello,
> >
> >I have been searching around for some information pertaining to replacing
a
> >3.9 V6 engine in a 96 dakota with a L4 from a 93 dakota. Both trucks have
a
> >5 speed standard transmission. Any information/thoughts/warnings etc..
> >concerning this would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Thank You.
> >
> >Bill Urbanovsky

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