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Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2003
11:31:57
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Has anyone considered doing a diesel engine swap on a dakota ?
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CThomp
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8/15/2003
11:37:09
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Find one that'll fit without cutting into the firewall or relocating the radiator into the bed then let us know how it works out
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blueballs
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2003
14:16:16
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Cummins makes a I-4 turbo diesel that fits in a Jeep. Cat makes a V-6 turbo diesel.
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CThomp
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8/15/2003
15:02:48
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Where do you find these engines that you can actually purchase? Rather than on the manufacturers website that just gives info on the engine?
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timberwolf
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8/15/2003
20:35:28
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You'd have to import the Jeep engine from S America. That's where they build em.
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Buck
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8/15/2003
22:04:56
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Yea a Dakota with a powerstroke(sorry cummins fans) would be pretty impressive if you could keep the front end in the air....3406 cat would be even more impressive but it would look funny with 5 feet of engine out front:)
Buck
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kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
10:41:53
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there is a project sidewinder right now that has a turbo 5.9 diesal
http://www.bankspower.com/sidewinder/
they are supposed to design and sell a kit to swap engines for a cummins
but then again last time i was on this site was a year ago so they may already have all this done
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EBL
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2003
12:46:44
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I have seen a magazine writeup for a gen III with a Cummins in it.
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2003
17:14:06
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The Dakota Diesel is produced in South America (Argentina) and the factory rep that I talked to at 1-800-4A-Dodge said that they have no intentions of bringing that truck to the states due to low demand.
Why don't all of you call Dodge at that number and request that they change their way of thinking.
Dr. D
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ummm
Dodge Dakota
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8/18/2003
03:59:35
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cuz no one wants that POS in our country...
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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8/18/2003
08:40:02
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It has a Mitsubishi Diesel engine in it and YES, I would buy one.
I guess I am stupid.
Dr. D
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CThomp
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8/18/2003
08:55:24
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I'd buy one if it had more than 125hp (the S. AMerican version. The new Mercedes diesel going in the diesel liberty has 148hp/266ftlbs I believe. That would be good if they could make the Dakota lighter. Otherwise I'd like to see some where along the lines of 200hp.
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1340
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2003
12:53:52
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When I posted the diesel engine swap, I was thinking about a 6.2 litre Chev. There should be thousands of them available.
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buck
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2003
17:27:10
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Why would you want to put a 6.2L in anything but the junkyard?????Id rather keep my V-6
Buck
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CThomp
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8/21/2003
12:53:41
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If the guys at banks power had to cut into the firewall and move the front seats into the extended cab of the dak they used with a 5.9L, what makes you think a 6.2L will fit?
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.alex.
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
13:57:14
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Here's one that goes 12.00's @ 118 or better:
From the builder, Jeff Garmon:
THIS IS A DAILY DRIVER, HOWEVER IT HAS ALL THE GAUGES
OPERATING, AC COMPRESSOR AND ALL .
THIS IS NOT REALLY ALL THAT HARD TO DO. I INSTALLED
ALL OF THE SENSORS SUCH AS OIL PRESSURE WATER TEMP
IN THE DIESEL.
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON SINCE THE FACTORY
COMPUTER WAS USED TO OPERATE THE DASH.
I REMOVED THE BULB , SO WHEN YOU GET IN AND FIRE
IT UP THE INTERIOR LOOKS THE SAME DOWN TO THE FUEL
GAUGE AND WIPER DELAY!
THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY NEW
HX-40
MARINE 370 INJ PUMP
370 INJECTORS
ELECTRIC PUSHER PUMP
34 DEGREES INJ TIMING
SUNCOAST TRANSMISSION
SUNCOAST TORQUE CONVERTOR
CUSTOM VALVE BODY WITH LOCKUP
IN ALL FOUR GEARS WITH A FLOOR
RACHET SHIFTER!
THIS TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN LIGHTENED AT ALL
IT STILL HAS THE SPARE TIRE!
ALSO I USED THE STOCK GAS TANK
CONVERTED TO DIESEL"
Go to http://www.dieselperformancemotorsports.com/
and look under the "DPM Rattlers" section for more....
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CThomp
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8/21/2003
14:29:55
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That thing is so cool. Doesn't it get like 28mpg or so too? Man I'd love to have a diesel. The biggest one that'll naturally fit into the bay. Naturally meaning without having to put anything in the bed and or cut into any firewalls
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.ALEX.
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
15:05:50
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Well, that's a Cummins in that Dakota, so it looks like you're gonna have to go with a smaller motor to get it in there without cutting or movin'....
But yeah, here's more of that post from Moparchat:
"Jeff also did a 150 mile trip and logged 31 MPG. No joke!! At 70 mph, the boost guage is barely off zero. The truck is barely working. "
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EBL
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
18:42:04
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You could probably put the radiator in front of the suport and place the AC under the support. THat should make it fit ok...
Now the flex-a-lites would probably hit the grill/hood, but I think the general public would accept a re-designed hood too.
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some_guy
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
19:42:13
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Definitely a cool project job, but if I had my
druthers & the resources I'd build a nice fast
airplane instead.
If the money, time, and headache factor is a
consideration, you'd be far ahead of the game by
just buying a new HO Cummins 3/4 ton with taller
gears, and putting in a bucket seat.
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CThomp
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8/22/2003
07:08:02
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31 mpg is awesome. I guess the Dakota is considerably lighter than the diesel Ram. Especially being an RC Dak. Someday...
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1340
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2003
10:24:38
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Nice truck Jeff. Must have been tons of work. I was thinking with the 6.2 litre diesel being a V-8 it would be a little easier to swap.
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1340
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2003
10:39:38
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Nice truck Jeff. Must have been tons of work. I was thinking with the 6.2 litre diesel being a V-8 it would be a little easier to swap.
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