The kit you are referring to was using the older style hemi and I think the
project was dropped for whatever reason. Rumors about the 5.7 and a stand
alone being made available, but I don't think that will be for some time
yet.
FWIW, the 5.7 probably won't be put into the Gen III Dak due to clearance
issues with the firewall. Don't know if that situation is any better with
the Gen II, but something to keep in mind and measure for.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Durling" <jdurling@bellsouth.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:10 PM
Subject: DML: 5.7 Hemi measurements
>
> Does anybody know where I can find the measurements of the block of the
> 5.7 Hemi and the 5.2 Magnum? Also, just to clarify, the tranny that it
> uses is based on a case form a previous tranny form the magnum engines?
>
> The reason I am thinking this is I am considering that as a swap in a
> Gen II dak. I read an article about a year ago right before it was put
> in the Ram that Mopar Performance was planning on offering this in a
> crate version along with a universal harness and computer like they do
> the viper engine. It was one of the Mopar mags but I don't remember
> which one.
>
> I just think that this engine, even in nearly stock 345hp form, would be
> a screamer in the lighter Gen II dak. My biggest concern is depth but
> the one I looked at didn't look like it would be a problem. It actually
> looked more compact to me then the 5.2/ 5.9 magnum. If that's true it
> would be a great engine for the roomy engine bay of this truck.
>
> Anybody have any feedback, lets here it.
>
> Jeff Durling
>
>
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