350 swap in dakota.
#11
03-05-2011, 06:42 PM
If you already have a carbd 350, I say go for it. You already have the motor. What trans do you have? The hardest part will be getting the 350 to mount to the Dodge trans. If it's a manual it might not be bad, just need a different bell housing. You might need to fab some motor mounts to work with the 350 but you won't need a computer or any nasty wiring harnesses for FI vehicles. Therefore, I don't think it will be too hard to swap.
#12
03-06-2011, 04:39 PM
as for the tranny i have an nv3500 it holds up to the 318 i dont see why it wouldnt hold up to the 350. im also only 2 wheel drive ands its got the high 290 gears and i think im going to go even higher. the bell housing isnt going to bother none it will bolt up the flywheel is what im more worried about. i hope it bolts to the crank on the 350. and losing the wiring will through a check engine light so idk if i can get a modified vin or not
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03-06-2011, 04:40 PM
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in maryland anyway, it would never pass emissions because that model year vehicle is spec'd for standards that a carb'd engine can't meet. set it up for a zipper, stuff that chevy in it and stu fthe stocker back in for emissions- depending of course how often your emission test is and how much hassle you want to deal with.
#14
03-06-2011, 06:14 PM
as for the tranny i have an nv3500 it holds up to the 318 i dont see why it wouldnt hold up to the 350. im also only 2 wheel drive ands its got the high 290 gears and i think im going to go even higher. the bell housing isnt going to bother none it will bolt up the flywheel is what im more worried about. i hope it bolts to the crank on the 350. and losing the wiring will through a check engine light so idk if i can get a modified vin or not
#16
03-06-2011, 10:13 PM
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in maryland anyway, it would never pass emissions because that model year vehicle is spec'd for standards that a carb'd engine can't meet. set it up for a zipper, stuff that chevy in it and stu fthe stocker back in for emissions- depending of course how often your emission test is and how much hassle you want to deal with.
#17
03-06-2011, 10:21 PM
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Yeah but there is ways around that its all in who you know lol Im not supposed to pass with a cel on and just a cat but I pass with flying colors all the time haha
#19
03-06-2011, 10:33 PM
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Haha nice the guy that does mine heats his shop with a used oil furance so when I go in I take in in about 20 gal of used motor oil and ill get my sticker for 10 bucks lol