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SnoopyToo
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
13:42:34
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 Subject: 1987 w/318 & auto tranny
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I am thinking about swapping the V-6 out of my 87'. I know it will bolt up to the tranny @ the bell housing, but does the V-6 flex plate go on the 318 or does it require some special flywheel? Hope somebody out there has done this with a pre-91' Dakota (i.e. one that wasn't offered w/ a V-8).
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IntenseDak39
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7/01/2002
15:16:26
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dont quote me but i believe it will. I think you need to get one for the 360 only
supercharged-intensedak3.9
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SnoopyToo
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
15:25:23
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So...what your saying is that I need to look for a flex-plate from a 360? I have very little expierience with trannies. Do all automatics use flex-plates? Do only manuals run flywheels? I was kind of confused when I got the V-6 out and there wasn't a flywheel.
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mmm3
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2002
10:48:45
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yep
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Dak318
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2002
23:33:56
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I did that with a 91, everything bolted up, just had to beef up the suspension and change the torque convertor. Also did a tranny flush and filter change, bought a K&N , checked and fixed cracks in the frame.
You gotta change the torque convertor to keep the rear-end from fly off when you peel out.
I also recommend the holley throttle body.
www2.itexas.net/smann/dakota.html Copy and paste this link to see my truck.
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SnoopyToo
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2002
17:29:51
| RE: 1987 w/318 & auto tranny
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I've looked up the motor mounts and brackets for the V-8 in a '91 Dakota. The V-6 and V-8 have the same P/N for the brackets, but differ for the mounts. The V-6 brackets are good for '87 through '94. Now, do you have to move the brackets or the crossmember to put the V-8 in, or does it bolt up where it's at? The V-8 wasn't offered in '87, so wouldn't have other holes drilled or knock-outs or anything.
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dak318
Dodge Dakota
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7/05/2002
12:47:02
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What we had to do with my V6 mounts was just cut them to fit the V8.
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steeve
Dodge Dakota
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7/07/2002
11:24:56
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i just finish mine i have a 1989 with v6 and 1 put a 318 from a van 1988 all the wiring is the same and the computer is the same the only thing you gone a have to do some motor suport mine is 4x4 so i had to made som suport for my differential too and for the manifole there not too much room to made a y after and i had to cut the rear drive shaft about 2 inch and a haft and extend the front ont one condamed the clutch fan and install a bigger radiator with electric fan if you whant to do this then go ahead it worth the time and the effort
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