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Hello, I have a 1997 dodge Dakota with the 5.2 318. I was wondering what I would have too do to swap 5.9 heads over to a 5.2 (both magnums). Thank you in advance for your help
 
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Is there a difference in the heads???? So far as I know, they are interchangeable.
 
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No difference in heads. both 1.92 x 1.60
 
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Is there an intended benefit to the swap? I don't know much about the differences between the 318 and the 360 but if the heads are interchangeable is there a point to the swap? Or is this because your heads are damaged and you happen to have some 360 heads?
 
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Originally Posted by WestCoast_Texan
Is there an intended benefit to the swap? I don't know much about the differences between the 318 and the 360 but if the heads are interchangeable is there a point to the swap? Or is this because your heads are damaged and you happen to have some 360 heads?
So far as I know, both engines use the same heads..... so, zero difference.
 



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