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what is the biggest motor and best tranny that would drop into a 98 dakota

Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Default what is the biggest motor and best tranny that would drop into a 98 dakota

I have a 98 dakota with a 15" suspension lift sitting on a ford 9" rear end and a dana 44 front currently with only a 6 cyl but im wanting a much larger engine with a minimal of modifications as possible any ideas?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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360 v8 and the 46RE, drops right in. Grab the V8 PCM and wiring harness, slap it in and you're done.

Come from many vehicles, dodge rams, dakota r/ts, ram vans, durango r/ts, 2000-2001 dakota SLTs, grand cherokees.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Picture please?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Or a NV3500 if you're looking for a manual transmission.
 
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