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89 dakota sport 3.9 convert to 5.2

Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Default 89 dakota sport 3.9 convert to 5.2

ive got an 89 dakota sport and i want to put a 318 into it. wat will i need to change or if i have to change anything. motor mounts etc.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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I have read that the motor mounts are basicly the same for the 3.9 (239) and the 318 but ive also read that the fan wont fit and it would have to be electric but what I wonder is that if the 318s transmission would fit and how would the change effect the suspension if its left stock
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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The FAQ2 in this section has several posts about this topic.
 
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