>From what I've read on that over the years; you've pretty much got it
nailed. For the best durability, TF727 3spd, the m/t pcm will be just fine
with it, and another option to notching the case it swapping to a crank
sensor on the front of the motor. If a good shop builds the tranny, the
year won't be that important.
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: "mike kulczycki" <dakota1994@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 3:22 PM
Subject: DML: 5-speed to 727 swap?? Anyone done it??
>
> I currently have a 5-speed in my 360 95 dakota. I am thinking of swapping
it
> sometime in the future for a 727 or 904. My reasoning is that the 5-speed
> isn't rated for the power and a better manual would be much more
expensive.
> The truck would be a cruiser and occasional drag racer. I know the auto
> would be much better for the strip also. The engine is modded pretty good
> and is a 13 second truck easily if I can get it to hook up. I am planning
on
> swapping rear ends this winter with a 8 3/4. I know the next week link
will
> be the trans.
>
> I have been doing a bit of reading. Sounds like the computer will not have
a
> problem with it. I beleive the 360 is externally balance, so I would need
a
> flexplate from a 360. But would it matter what year?? Same with the trans.
> Any specific years better?? And the last question is the crank sensor.
Could
> I just notch out the bellhousing for clearance?? I know there are dakotas
> out there with 727s installed, anyone here??
> Thanks for any help...
>
> Mike K
> 94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> 95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
>
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