But they won't part with the plans, and weren't interested in making the
parts for me when I called a few years back. :-(
I thought about it already. BTW: it was a Gen III.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: ronald bruce taylor,jr <taylor9565@msn.com>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2003 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: DML:Dakota engine
>
>The 426 Hemi will fit in a GEN III Dakota engine compartment, this swap has
>already been done!
>
>Hot Rod Magazine and Rad Rides by Troy of Manteno ILL have built one such
>Animal a few years back, I believe that Rad Rides still has the
>information and schematics for the mounts, front crossmember, and steering
>modifications needed to make everything work.
>
>They were also able to retain all the stock creature comforts, AC,PS,CRUISE
>CONTROL,EFI, ETC. they also retained a stock like underhood appearance.
>
>I also think that the Mopar Performance Crate Motor installation manual
>detailed this swap and that MP had originally planned to offer a kit to
>install the Hemi in a GEN III Dakota.
>
>Ron-
>01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
>Street,Strip,and Show!
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Chris Saltsman" <prpldak@qbug.biz>
>To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
>Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 5:42 PM
>Subject: Re: DML:Dakota engine
>
>
>>
>> Hey now.... that was my next choice when this motor goes.. the monster
>> 426.. Chris
>>
>> andy levy wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Phillip Batson wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hey! Anyone happen to know if the Hemi engines will
>> >> fit the 2000 dakota engine compartment? I was just thinking that
>> >> instead of replacing the
>> >> whole truck, I could just "drop" a new hemi engine in
>> >> it down the road. I'm not to crazy about that big Ram
>> >> grill on the dakota.
>> >
>> >
>> > Too tall. Unless you wanted to get creative.
>> >
>> > Time to start taking measurements on a 426.
>> >
>>
>>
>
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