Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, I've been away for a few days and I
came back to over 500 pieces of e-mail.
About your question, I feel it's a very easy swap (though I haven't done it
myself). I've been collecting information on this swap for a little while and
have come up with a very good idea of what is to be done. However, if it's
as easy as it looks, I'm surprised more people haven't done it. I have a lot
of information so rather than putting it all in an e-mail posting, I've
decided to add another page to my Web site. Give me a few days to get it up
and running. I'll post another message when it's ready.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9219
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net On Behalf Of Bob Mullivan
Sent: Friday, October 10, 1997 3:13 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: 3.9L to 5.2L
Has anyone that you know tried this before!
I have been gathering information of installing a v8 in my 87 dakota
which has a v6 now! I understand there will be some small modifications
(minor). Do you have any information for me? The main thing is, will the
transmission bolt-up to the engine properly. My dakota is a 3.9L 4x4.
I'm looking for more power and speed.
Thanks in Advance,
bob mullivan
monap@centuryinter.net
-----Original Message-----
From: tom sutherland
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 1997 10:22 PM
To: Walter_Felix@MSN.COM
Subject: Hi Walt-- help.. 87 4wd
Greetings from An ASE cert tech in Pontiac, Ford, GMC
Wife has 87 Dak 4wd with only 182k miles. Needlessss to say, it is
starting to get tired... want to know a recipe for this truck for 318
swap. I can handle all the small stuff, would just like to get in touch w/
someone to see the basic stuff, what engine years, mounts, converter,
etc.!!
Anyone you know ??? Someone has to have done this before me-- the 3.9
really is weak..!! My truck is very excellent and wife wants to keep.
any help would be appreciated.
regards, Tom Sutherland NW Pa.
http://www.nauticom.net/www/tomsat
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