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Old 12-06-2008, 07:37 PM
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i have an 89 dodge dakota 4x4 5 speed, and was wondering if it is possable to get a 318ci motor in it and what would it take?

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The FAQ2 at the top of this section has it listed. Here is the copy and paste. Check there for other info too. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...en-1-faq2.html


Engine Swaps

V6 (3.9) - V8 (5.2 and 5.9)

https://dodgeforum.com/m_1276458/tm.htm
1st-gen-dakota/130068-swap-questions.html

Mopar Action Magizine did a artical on it. 1st-gen-dakota/176114-mopar-action-dak-5-9-swap-pics.html

1st-gen-dakota/175439-engine-swap-info.html#post1413374
( Info on motor mounts LA blocks to Magnum Blocks v6 and v8)

http://www.engine-swaps.com/
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/192wddakensw.html
 
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thanks for the info,
now who makes a lift kit for the 1gen dakota?
 
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There is only one full susp lift kit. Trail master $1,700 FAQ2 the link I gave you also has all the options listed. Lots of small things you can do to lift. Body kit to lift keys and all.
 
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