I'm new here, and my names Joseph Valpatic. I have a 1988 Dodge D100 2WD single cab that I'm in the process of fixing up to someday restore. I've recently done quite a bit of work including painting my wheels and all new lighting! I'm planning on switching the 239 3.9l V6 out for the model variant, 360 5.9l V8. Which brings me to my first questions!

I've been looking all over the internet on how to decipher transmission vins but still cant find anyway to know for certain which transmission I have. If anyone could help me out, the vin is PK4431425. I need help knowing whether it's an A-727, A999, A-500, etc.

Also anyone who has the 360 V8, or has swapped their V6 for one, do you know if the engine mounts are the same? Do they make an engine mount adapter kit? Are they the same only for a certain year gap? Would the V8 line up with my trans? Or did they use a bigger or just better paired trans for the V8?

Any and all help is appreciated! Thanks!

 

If you plan on a 360 a good idea would be to get a magnum 360 with a 46rh. It will handle added power and you will have overdrive. You will have to move the trans support back some and shorten the drive shaft but well worth the effort.