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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I have a 90 dakota 4 cyl/5 speed with ac and I want toinstall a 440/727 combo with ac.I know of 2 vendors who sell the engine mounts to do this.I have heard/read that there is a clearance problem with the radiator/fan and brake booster,pulleys and such,my questions arecan this be done with the truck as it is?I know the the booster is to big,what else will fit?can the engine be moved back with the aftermarket mounts enough to make room for the electric fan/pulleys?what else do I need to know?thanks.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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anything can fit with a cutting torch and a welder. i am sure there could be another radiator and stuff to put in it, dont know how you could fit a condensor in there for the ac though if you go moving stuff around, but if there is a will there is a way.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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It'll fit with a low profile electric fan. Your best bet with the brake booster is to switch to hydraboost.

You're in for quite a ride with this project, but it'll be neat when it's done.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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It will be a project for sure,hopefully it will all go well
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Here is one site that has everything you need to know about big block swap. http://www.bigblockdakota.com/gpage5.html
 
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