La swap in 87 dakota
Aug 22, 2021 | 09:51 AM
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A challenge to address with the LA360 or 5.9 magnum, is keeping the proper engine balance when adapting it to a different transmission.
Aug 26, 2021 | 02:53 PM
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Also what do I do for oil pan? I have a magnum oil pan for a dakota willl this work for my la engine
Aug 26, 2021 | 08:40 PM
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I don't think so; I believe the mains are a different size.
But you can check to see if the front and rear are the same or not.
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Aug 29, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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If I remember correctly, the 273,318,340 use the same oil pan and the 360 la and the magnums use the same pan.
The torque converter needs the proper weight added for balance.