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Yes you can.
Here is a copy and paste from the FAQ in the 1st Generation Dakota General section.
Here is a copy and paste from the FAQ in the 1st Generation Dakota General section.
5.2L to 5.9L v8 (LA to LA or Magnum to Magnum)
The 5.2L and 5.9L v8s are externally identical engines, meaning they share the same dimensions and mounting locations. They also share the same heads and intake. The easiest way to do this swap is to get a 5.9L from heads down (long block). You will need the flexplate (or flywheel) and harmonic balancer for the 5.9L because the two engines are balanced different. Everything else from the 5.2 will swap over including wiring harnesses, injectors, and the computer.
Click here for a good article on 3.9, 5.2, and 5.9 engine info and year to year changes.
3.9 V6 to 5.9 Magnum. HERE
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The 5.2L and 5.9L v8s are externally identical engines, meaning they share the same dimensions and mounting locations. They also share the same heads and intake. The easiest way to do this swap is to get a 5.9L from heads down (long block). You will need the flexplate (or flywheel) and harmonic balancer for the 5.9L because the two engines are balanced different. Everything else from the 5.2 will swap over including wiring harnesses, injectors, and the computer.
Click here for a good article on 3.9, 5.2, and 5.9 engine info and year to year changes.
3.9 V6 to 5.9 Magnum. HERE
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