Did Chrysler still use the 7.25" differential in 1990? I know my '89
2.5 has one. I would fear for its health over the long term if used
with a 360.
Tim
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bob J
>Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1:28 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: Can you swap 2.5 I4 for 360?
>
>
>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. It's been in my '68 Chrysler wagon for
>the past 20 years, and I'm working on putting a 493 in
>that, so the 360 is being displaced. Since it runs so
>smooth, I hate to see it go to waste.
>
>Like I said, I'm just curious.
>
>Thanks!
>Bobby
>
>
>
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