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Feb 7, 2010 | 11:25 PM

89dakota318

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3.9 motor swap

I have an 89 dakota with a 3.9 4x4 5 speed. I was wondering what v8 motor will match up to my bellhousing

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:32 PM

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Any mopar small block will. But you will blow that V6 transmission fairly quickly. That transmission is only made for a V6. If you need info on a V8 swap check the FAQ2 in this section for several posts on it.

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:32 PM

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Any small block mopar engine. You probably will want to look for an LA 318 or 360 since they are very easy to come by.

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:35 PM

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what year motor should I look for?

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:36 PM

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Depends on what you want to run. Carb setup? Throttle body Injection? Multiport injection?

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:38 PM

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carb. I am only getting 9 mpg as it is so a carb will be fine

Feb 7, 2010 | 11:42 PM

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I'm not sure when they started the LA blocks but anywhere from 60-89 will work. Around 90 or so the LA's were Fuel injected. Look for Rams, Vans, Probably even some larger boats cars from the 70's might.

3.9 motor swap

3.9 motor swap

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