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Nate
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2/05/2003
15:40:50
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How hard would a swap to a 5.9 from 5.2 be in a 1998 dak 4x4 auto. Any info is appreciated. I threw a rod in mine yesterday.
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STS
Dodge Dakota
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2/05/2003
17:31:58
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It might just be easier to add some performance parts to you 318 powered truck. You might be surprised how much potential you engine under the hood has.
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b1llyw
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2/05/2003
19:02:03
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Easy swap. The 5.9 is externally balanced while the 5.2 is internally balanced. You need a 5.9 balancer and flexplate with weights (or add weights to your 318 torque converter), the rest of your accessories will swap right on. You might want a 5.9 computer but the 5.2 computer will run it okay.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2003
14:35:07
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Did you know that a 360 is just a 318 or steroids? Sure, its just a bored up engine.
You would indeed save a lot of money buying performance parts for you engine you currently got.
I had a modified 318 in my '92 Ram pickup that was modified with a Comp cam and a Holly Intake Manifold. Ran just like a 340 6BBL.
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Joe
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2/08/2003
14:37:11
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Also I think that the engine was pushing out about 320 HP and cranked out 385 FTlbs of tourqe
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tom
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2003
00:22:19
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I'm looking at the 360 MPI short block to replace my 318. Anyone know anything of it? I think it has an r/t cam.
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b1llyw
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2/09/2003
07:56:52
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It's a good buy, IMHO. Shop around, I've seen them for $1200. On the other hand, the 360 MPI crate motor can be had for $3100. Then you get a a whole new motor, with the R/T cam, the M-1 Manifold ($350+ value), the cast valve covers ($175+ value), new heads with new valvetrain, etc.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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