360 Have different torque converter than V6 and 318, so if you want to use
your old tranny you need a another converter.
Swede/
99 R/T Dakota CC
Black & Loaded
K/N, headers, 3" exhaust, SuperTrapp,
relocated coil, peaked inj-timing, 180 T-stat,
modified valvebody in tranny, MP sparkplug wire.
Mail: dakota_rt99@hotmail.com
> I have also got a 360 that produces 348hp that I'm
> going to put into my Dakota. I have worked out all the
> issues of moter mounts, headers, front end suspension,
> etc etc, and I'm going to be able to fit the engine.
>
> I fear the "WEAK LINK" is going to be my transmission.
> It is a 4 speed auto and it misses gears, and has
> problems shifting at high rmp's with the v6 that is
> bolted to it now. Should I replace the transmission
> with something bigger or different or some how modify
> the auto that I got now?
>
> I want to keep the auto in it because I don't want to
> have to install a clutch, swing a peddle, etc, etc.
>
> Another $0.02 This the first and last truck that I
> will buy with a auto.
>
> Thanx, Brian
> http://www.brian.simplenet.com
>
> The A500 auto that comes with the V6 will probably not hold up to the V8
> engine.Since you are changing the engine try to get a A518.If you can try
to
> get a transmission set up for your engine from racing transmission shop or
> someone like Magnum Performance.It would be worth the money in the long
> run.Look into a performance convertor while your at it.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Roderic
> 98 4x4 CC 5.2L
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