Just some quick thoughts of mine on the swap:
You will need stiffer springs in the front for the extra weight.
You will need to run an electric fan (like the v8 shelbys) as the 87's do
not have enough room in front for a regular fan.
---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
'93 V8 4X2
Houston Area DML Meet Page
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9221
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith R Miller <krmiller3@juno.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 1999 8:26 PM
Subject: DML: 4cyl to 8cyl
> I'm Keith Miller and I have an 87 4x2 Dakota with a 4 banger, and I would
> like to put a 318/360 in it. If anyone has some helpful hints or problems
> that I might face from completing this task yourself I would be greatly
> appreciative. Anything would help. Thanks!
> Keith
>
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