88 dak 4x4

[TR|T0N]

i have an 88 dakota 4x4 with a 3.9 auto
the 3.9 has packed it in in a big way and it seems they are hard to find here.
what motors would swap in without much problems and what years would fit including the 3.9's
thanx

[injmopar]

You can put any 3.9 , 5.2 or 5.9 with the triangle bolt pattern block mounts. All of these are balanced different,so get the converter to match. You have to remove the fan on the 8 , then it fits fine.

[TR|T0N]

hey can someone tell me why i can't use a newer 3.9 to just drop in it
or at least what the differences are

[injmopar]

87-96 blocks will drop right in. 97 and up are a new block design .I have not looked at the mounts on the 97+.The 97+ block has a full lower block girdle,like a Keith black

[TR|T0N]

sweet, thanx for the info