On 9/21/05, Bob J <bobsoldbikes@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi there!
>
> I just joined to ask a quick question-
>
> I'm looking at POSSIBLY purchasing a '90 Dakota. It's
> a regular cab 2.5 I-4 (according to the VIN), and it's
> a stick. I like that it's a stick, however if I buy it
> I have a '74 360 awaiting a new home. Can I mate the
> 360 to the current transmission? Or is the bellhousing
> different/current trans too weak for 360? Furthermore,
> would I need to bolster up the stock
> suspension/driveline, or can it handle the 360? The
> 360 is currently a stockish 10 year old rebuild with
> 300,000 miles.
You'll destroy the transmission with that engine.
Get ready for some interesting challenges putting that engine in
there. The Shelby Dakotas (same engine bay) needed to switch to
electric fans (away from the water pump-driven ones) to get enough
clearance to fit the engine, fan and radiator in there. You might
also want to look into heavier springs for the front end.
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