ok i have a 97 dodge dakota it is 4x4. the trans just went out on me and i am wanting to change it to a manual. will the nv3500 work whit this truck and will i need to change the computer when i switch it out?

 

Yes the NV3500 will work. The best post for the auto to manual swap is. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...-5-2l-4x4.html
It may be a 1st Gen. But most of the swap info will be the same.
As far as the PCM you can get a manual trans PCM or use yours but you will get codes and no shift light.