Re: Swap of "crate" 360 into '97 Dakota?

From: Rekker21@aol.com
Date: Fri Dec 11 1998 - 23:46:39 EST


In a message dated 12/11/98 11:17:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, setac@setac.com
writes:

<< I may be wrong on this, but I do not believe the crate engine is a magnum
 motor. This means your dry intake will not bolt on since the bolts on a
magnum
 motor go straight down as opposed to an angle. Therefore, you would not be
 able to use the existing EFI. >>

    This is all true, however, you can fuel inject any Mopar motor now. Ve
have Vays.
 I'm sure Jules will support me on this.

Your choice, but I do
not feel the advantage of a 5.9 is worth the cost since you already have a
5.2.
I am not an expert. My comments are for assistance only.

  
    This I don't agree with. There is a marginal difference between the two
Magnums and my truck is proof. The stock 5.9 over my slightly modified 5.2
beats it hands down and every mod that is done to a 5.9 will respond much
better as aposed to a 5.2. I'm no expert either, but I know my truck now and
I knew it then. I'm much happier with a 5.9 5 spd rather than with a 5.2 5
spd. Do you think a 5.2 that is modified the same way as my 5.9 could run
13.70's? I don't. =0)
Eric



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