1991 to 1996 swap.
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1991 to 1996 swap.
I own a 1991 v6 Dakota. I recently bought a 318 5.2 out of a 1996 ram 1500 for dirt cheap. The new motor came with transmission all under the hood wiring harnesses, computer and starter. I took out my v6 and installed the new motor and transmission with no problems. I have wires from the computer and motor going to eleven different connectors that I do not know what they do or go. Am I wasting my time trying to get that motor to work or should I find year specific. It’s not a daily driver so more of a toy. What else am I going to have to change or convert. Fuel rails? Change to carbed? Scrap project and start over? I’ve got pics but they won’t upload on here.
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What I'd do is grab the wiring harnesses out of a 1996 Dakota V8, engine bay, frame, AND cab; and convert your wiring to that.
Otherwise, yep, Grab both wiring diagrams and work from there.
Edit: HeyYou forgot to mention, even the TRANSMISSION wiring is different since the 1996 is a RE, the 1991 is a RH.
RwP
Otherwise, yep, Grab both wiring diagrams and work from there.
Edit: HeyYou forgot to mention, even the TRANSMISSION wiring is different since the 1996 is a RE, the 1991 is a RH.
RwP