The Dakota's had V8's since at least '91, and from what I can see the
front ends are the same from '92 on when the Magnum engines came out.
Although I haven't looked under the hood of a 5.2, I'd be willing to bet
that the only differences would be in the radiator shroud and the fan
spacer. The 5.2 would have the right spacer, but the shroud from the 5.2
might have to be picked up too.
Larry Elliott
On Tue, 4 Jun 1996, Rader wrote:
> >Does anyone know the practicality of replaceing the 3.9 engine in my 88 4X4,
> >with an 92 or later magnium V6 or V8.
>
> Didn't Chrysler extend the Dakota's nose about 3" in '93, when they
> introduced the Magnum engines? You may be in for a difficult
> time wedging the V8 in your engine compartment. I know that clearance
> is tight on my '95 w/V8.
>
> You'd probably have better luck with the V6.
>
> Ron
>
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