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mjcromp
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
23:04:34
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Hello, I am putting a 440 in my 88 Dakota.
first of all i would like help from people who have done the swap, not peoples opinions please. i want to know any problems occured in the process. i've looked at the engine swap site and that's cool. i want to know if i need to buy that kit or if i can make my own. i want to know if i need to move that steering shaft or get a smaller booster. all these things i want to know ahead of time. i can weld and fabricate ok i'm not a pro.
thanks
mike
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dragrdan
Dodge Dakota
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10/17/2002
01:00:05
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im in the process of droppin in a big block myself. i bought the kit, and would do so again in an instant. i am still workin on mine but so far no real problems. the steering shaft shouldn't need to be moved. as for the booster, you may need a smaller one. my engine fits with some clearance, but my engine is based on the b series block, not the rb.
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mjcromp
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8/01/2003
19:15:46
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hey anyone still workin' on your dakota's?
I've made my own mounts and am working on the engine wiring now. anybody have any wiring diagrams for a 88 dak? well i hope to have it running in a few days. see y'all later.
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Dodge Power
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8/05/2003
05:57:10
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I have a factory manual that covers '88 Dakotas. That manual has all the wiring diagrams you need. I also have an '88 Dakota and i'm considering smallblock swap or bigblock. I have a turn key 440 (for another project) and a 400 block and crank which of course would need build up.
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mjcromp
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2003
22:08:34
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anybody know of a smaller brake booster that will bolt up in a 88 dakota mine's hittin' the valve cover. For now I think i'll just "modify" the valve cover. thanks in advance! mike
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JIM
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2003
14:54:41
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LET ME KNOW ON THE BOOSTER ISSUE.
I AM PREPARING TO DO THE SAME SWAP AND HAD ALREADY DETERMINED THAT THE BOOSTER WOULD HIT.
SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON MID-TO -LATE '70S FULL SIZE TRUCKS WITH THE 440...THEY HAD A SMALLER BOOSTER FROM THE FACTORY.
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mjcromp
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2003
22:38:47
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no you don't need a smaller booster if you set the motor in properly.
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2003
12:53:41
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thanks for the info !!! i guess it's just a REAL close fit huh ?
are you all using manifolds ? or fabricated headers ?
the v6 in mine is running worse every time i drive it (5000 rpm speed-shifting doesnt help)
so it is almost time to swap the 440.
is anyone still using the facotry a/c compressor?
would like some info on that aspect of the swap if anyone has used any of the pre-existing underhood parts. i have had several smallblock dakotas...this will be my first big block (in a dakota)
thanks
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