A Viper V-10 has been installed in a PT Cruiser too!
I'd rather do a Viper V-10 in a Dakota, then the HEMI!
Ron-
01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
Street,Strip,and Show!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 7:19 PM
Subject: RE: DML:Dakota engine
>
> Not to forget...stuffing one into a PT Cruiser (2002 SEMA show). :)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 5:01 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> 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-
>
>
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