350 swap in dakota.
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From: Plattsburgh, NY
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.
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From: New york
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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From: maryland
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.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Plattsburgh, NY
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
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.
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
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