Thanks to all of your for your help and suggestions.
It appears that the major problem would not be in the difference in engine
size but in the fact that they use different computer systems. I think I
could handle the physical differences, but not sure I could get the
electronics to work correctly.
The new crate motor as mentioned recently on this list would definitly be
the way to go. Unfortunatly, I do not have the funds for it at this time.
Thanks again, to all, for the help.
Bill
> 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
>
>
> 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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