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17DAKOTA
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2005
12:18:46
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 Subject: Should i do an engin swap
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my v6 is about ready to give up and i think its time to swap motors but i cant decide drop another v6 in her or a 318, what yall think is the best way to go
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frank
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2005
12:51:51
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If I were in your place...I'd probably put a bullet through my head.
please take the above advice to heart
Thanks
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Craig
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9/06/2005
22:51:05
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Well to basically cop out of your initial question, that would depend on what you use your truck for, and how badly you thirst for more power. If I wasn't towing, or hauling really heavey loads a lot, I would stick to the V6- it'll cost less for a replacement and you will escape some fuel costs in the future. If you're towing a lot, or you really want to explore the possibilities of a hard-core hotrod, the 318 is the more appropriate choice. Not sure if it involves a different tranny though...I'm not very familiar with the pre 4.7 litre V8s.
Now for why I really posted here- to warn you to buy a Mopar remanufactured engine. They're better for warrenty, they will hold up better than 90% of the independent shops' rebuilds. That's the voice of experience comming from here, it's not solid fact. Some rebuild shops do pretty darn nice work, but for the most part I would avoid the independents and stick with the factory.
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Mac
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9/07/2005
18:02:24
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Besides the actual cost of the new/rebuilt engine and tranny. Does anyone know how much it would cost to have a shop swap engines/trannsmisions? I dont have the equipment nor the expertise to do an engine swap myself so im curious how much id be lookin at forkn over for the labor.
Anyone wanna take a stab at this one?
thanks for your time,
Mac
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9/07/2005
18:19:58
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Performance Unlimited has a "turn the key" modified 318 crate engine (375 HP) for $6,900 or an unmodified 318 crate engine for $4,500. These are for drop and go engines meaning it has all the wires/plugs/coil/manifold/etc. You have to call for just the block.
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Power Pro Driveline has remanufactured 318's for $1,900.
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