The viper engine will fit in a Ram as a cast iron v-10 was an option on
Rams. I've seen several Rams with viper engines (before the SRT-10) Don't
know if the motor mounts are the same though. Also, you would need either
the viper manual trans or a custom adapter to use an automatic. I don't
think there's enough room in a Dakota without major surgery....how much
money do you have... :-) Also, the cast iron v-10 wouldn't be worth the
trouble in either truck. You'll get much more performance (and less weight)
with a blown v-8 for a lot less money.
What are you hoping to achieve anyway? If it's the WOW factor, I can
understand. If it's just performance, pick your v-8. You can get a 318
into the 13's, a 360 into the 12's and a 408 into the 11's. Add a blower
or nitrous and you can go a second quicker with any of them. Or you could
easily drop a big block wedge in there with a Schumacher kit.
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of James
> Calder
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:16 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Re: Magnum V10
>
>
>
> Thanks for the info. Has anybody ever tried to squeeze one into a Dakota?
> I guess it wouldn't fit without major modifications, right?
> Can they be a direct replacement in a Ram with a 360 or 318 (would the
> engine mounts line up)?
> Thanks again,
> James
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Walt Felix
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 6:30 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Magnum V10
>
>
> This is what I found when I researched it earlier.
>
> A V10 is 488 cubic inches (8.0L) vs. the 360 (5.9). Both are a 90° V-type.
> I was surprised to learn the two extra 360 pistons accounted for the extra
> 128ci. Both have a 4.00 bore with the V10 having a longer stroke 3.88 vs.
> the 360's 3.58. Even with the longer stroke, the V10 somehow
> comes in with
> a slightly lower compression ratio. 8.6:1 vs. 8.9:1. I would guess there
> are some major differences in the head design.
>
> But to answer your question, Yes, it appears they used the base 360 design
> when designing the V10.
>
> Walt
>
>
> ""Aaron Wyse"" <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:01d301c46e0b$74d18400$0504a018@sw.rr.com...
> >
> > Basically just the a stretched 360. I've looked up several parts in
> > the Mopar Performance book.. and at the time it listed the same part
> > numbers
> for
> > 360 and V10 for parts like pistons, rods, lifters, valves... Front
> > engine accessories were also listed with same part numbers.
> > Aaron Wyse
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "James Calder" <jCalder3@cfl.rr.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 8:21 PM
> > Subject: DML: Magnum V10
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Is the Magnum V10 just a 360 with 2 more cylinders or is it a whole
> > > different animal?
> > > Thanks,
> > > James
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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