Hello! I've got an '89 Dodge Dakota with the 2.5 4 cylinder. My dad bought this truck in '92 and has always wanted to put a 318 in it. He had to sell it a few years back and fortunately I was able to buy it back a few months ago. It still has my high school parking sticker on the windshield! Any suggestions and guidance with an engine swap will be welcomed! I have a 318 out of a '91 Dakota.

 

Welcome Aboard brblocker82! Stay tuned - a Technician (or member) will jump in shortly to provide a possible solution on your engine swap. In the meantime, don't forget to browse Sub-Forums: Dakota for stuff related to your ride.

 

Welcome to DF
I will move your post to the 1st Gen dakota section, The members are very knowledgeable.

 

Thanks!!

 

Any info on a v8 swap will be here: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ion-ideas.html

However, I'm not sure if 4 cyl to v8 is covered. I have a pretty good feeling that you may have to switch out a bunch of the wiring, but I'm not sure, so wait for someone with more info to chime in if that doesn't help

 

Thanks! That does help!