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Old 10-09-2018, 04:48 PM
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Good afternoon dodge forum team. I'm I need of info hot a 01 Dakota 3.9l engine 5 spd manual trans. looking to do a v8 5.9l swap. Need info on what do I need to install an automatic trans electronic wise. I would really appreciate your guys input thanks.
 
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Old 10-09-2018, 08:04 PM
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MT to AT swap won't be as easy as an AT to MT swap. Alot of panel patching, and electrical replacing.

Doable, but I hope you like digging in junkyards.
 
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Old 10-10-2018, 07:32 AM
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Purchase a donor truck and swap everything over.
 
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Why would you want to swap to an auto?
 



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