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blakdak
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
03:04:09
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 Subject: r/t engine swap
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has anyone ever tried to install a R/T engine into a 3.9 engin bay? i was thinking to do something along those lines because i want the power of an R/T but i dont have the cash to buy the truck.
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dakman
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
07:53:20
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I`m guessing by the time you were finished doing an engine swap , it would be cheaper to get a different truck.
The engine would fit in the truck just fine , because the engine compartment is the same on all Dakotas. That would be the least of your troubles. You`d need the tranny , computer , exhaust system , motor mounts , wiring harness ,etc...
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cerecke
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1/26/2003
18:35:53
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go to www.car-part.com, pick up a 360 engine for 400-500 bucks, a tranny for 800, and a computer for 100......they have all that stuff there for those prices.......you could do a budget 360 setup for 1500 bucks plus installation and the other odds n ends
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NOT
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
19:55:55
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Yea sound great , someone show me in print that you could do an engine swap for $1500.
I`m talking about a "looks factory-or better install" , not a backyard hack job. Also not done by a master mechanic with access to any and everything needed for a modern day engine...something done by an everyday joe with limited knowledge and money.
P.S. I`m also betting that "$800 engine" isn`t a complete engine , and will most likely not give R/T performance.
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cory
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
21:58:51
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I am looking into doing this on my 94. IT will cost a lot more. Those engines may run but you'll want to rebuild it most likely and that will cost a pretty penny. plus the time you will have into it. Talk to Drew about buying used engines from people. . . .
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cerecke
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1/26/2003
22:22:06
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I was giving a quick example of how easy it can be done....would I do it? Absolutely not, I have a block sitting here that will have over 3 grand into the SHORT block by the time I am done with it. and to you anonymous NOT posters.....it can be done for 1500 bucks...i dont know about you, but a good set of metric wrenches and sockets, an engine hoist and a little know how is all you need, now I dont consider any of those to be qualities of a MASTER MECHANIC....
as for an $800 engine....look at your local salvage yards and you will be surprised what 800 bucks will get you.....prolly something out of a truck or a van with under 30,000 miles. I dont even know why I am wasting my time supporting my argument with someone who doesnt even know what hes talking about
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cory
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
23:00:27
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cerecke by no means am I saying you dont know what you are talking about all I am tryin to say is that if your gonna spend 1500 to do it your gonna have problems yes you can do it for 1500 but by no means am I trying to step on your toes.
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blakdak
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
23:16:14
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i have a buddy whose dad installs enignes on the side, and he gave me a decent price for the installation work, i saw a R/T engine, tranny, computer, rear end, and all the works for about $1500 on ebay a couple of weeks ago, if i had the money then i would have grabbed that up.
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Cerecke
GenIII
1/27/2003
21:15:20
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a lot of the times, its not what you know, its who you know......you find the right people, get the good deals and a little buck will get you a lotta bang.......no offense taken cory, I was just saying that you can go fast for cheap, but in the long run, the more you can spend on good speed parts, the better off you will be.
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