| From | Message |
kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/19/2002
20:20:24
|
 Subject: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
ok im pretty much decided on swapping for an eight...
has anyone here done that swap? (i know V6 forum but mabye)
or anyone on this site i can talk to
i need to know about fuel lines and such before i decide
|
Lesley
GenIII
 
8/19/2002
20:37:17
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
Hey krytonite
I'm going to be doing a swap also, but not for a while. I got a really nice 360, but there are some things that I want to do with it before it's installed.
A great place to ask for advice is moparchat.com, on the dakota forum. There are a few guys who have actually done the swaps themselves, so they know what they are talking about. Including my mechanic, Bill Thompson who has done several, gen I, gen II and gen III. As far as compatibility, you will need the correct PCM for your truck year (not the new motor year) but V8. Your rad and tranny will have to be upgraded, as well as motor mounts. There could be more, but that is all the info I have for now. I bought a couple of books, I want to work on this motor myself, and I want to do it right so there is no hurry.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
|
kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/19/2002
22:13:24
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
which books did u buy?
rad? mabye rearend?
im not in any hurry i want it to be ready to install by my senior year but if not oh well
is your 360 from a truck? fuel inject or carb?
thanx for the help
|
Lesley
GenIII
8/19/2002
22:21:59
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
Well, I have the big fat Chrysler manual, and a book called "How to Hot Rod Small Block Mopar Engines" by Larry Shephard. It's supposed to be a really good book, by a guy who is well known in the mopar racing industry. I'm going to read it cover to cover.
I think that whether you have to swap the rear end depends on the truck, or whether you intend to race it (again, I am not 100% sure of this, so you may want to check).
My engine is a 98 magnum 360, throttle body, fuel injected.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
|
kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/19/2002
22:28:30
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
hmmm still confused whats a rad?
so since mine is a 2000 i need a computer from a 2000 5.9? or ajust a 2000 V8?
should i beef up my tranny? auto-42re?
or is the 46re the best choice?
|
Lesley
GenIII
8/19/2002
22:36:40
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
Rad, radiator. The V6 one isn't sufficient to cool the bigger engine.
If your truck is a 2000, you will need a new V8 2000 pcm.
I've been told that you can still use the V6 tranny, but it sure won't last long. I'm going to start looking for one when I'm closer to installing the motor.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
|
kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/19/2002
22:48:48
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
do u know if the fuel lines need changing?
|
Kryp2nitE
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
9/13/2002
22:38:16
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
hey lesley do you know if a tranny from a 2WD ram would work?
also im trying to remmeber but arent the 42 44 aND 46RE trannies like the old A900 A500 and A7something
would any of those work?
|
Lesley
GenIII
9/14/2002
09:26:14
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
I think the Ram tranny would work. You'd have to check into driveshaft size and all that stuff. There is another thread "magnum swap" - the guy on that thread just finished a V6-V8 swap. You could ask him what he knows.
|
Kryp2nitE
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
9/14/2002
18:46:22
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
on here or mopar chat?
|
Lesley
GenIII
9/14/2002
19:16:48
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
On here.
|
Kryp2nitE
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
9/14/2002
19:31:38
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
what year 5.9 am i looking for thers a 96 ram by me being parted out and i wonder if i should give him as call
|
2slow2go
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
9/18/2002
09:03:19
|  RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
A buddy of mine just did a swap... a Cherokee 5.9L into his Jeep TJ. It was a huge job but, it goes real good. If it wasn't all wheel drive, I think he would need wheelee bars :)
|
Daniel
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/02/2012
10:56:12
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
I have a 2000 Dakota 2wd 5 speed with the 3.9 in it. I really
want to do a 5.7 hemi swap from a newer truck could really
use some help and ideas to get me started. I know people
have done 4.7,5.2 and 5.9 swaps but haven't found anyone
who did a hemi swap.
|
daddio
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/02/2012
13:13:22
| RE: V8 swap
IP: Logged
Message:
I have seen some chatter about that before. From I understand it is quite difficult. First, I think one of the problems is getting the "Hemi" to fit into the confines of the Dak's engine bay. Second I've read is the "Drive By wire" throttle that the 5.7 has. I think the 5.9 was available in the Daks as late as '03 maybe '04. I think that would be the most bang for the buck. But of course, anything is possible if you throw enough money at it. Good Luck on the swap and I hope someone has more info for you than I.
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
