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Pete
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3/26/2002
11:25:39
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 Subject: 3.9L V6 to 5.2L V8
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I want to buy a 5.2L V8 5 speed, but it is hard to find one in my price range(under $10,000). I was wondering if it is worth it to buy a V6 and change it for a V8. also how long does it take? and is it more worth it to put mods on the V6? for the money that is.
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/26/2002
16:19:57
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You would end up spending a lot more money if you bought a v6 and swapped to a v8, than if you just bought a v8. Also, I have seen a couple of sixer's whoop a v8 after some serious mods, so what you decide on is your call.
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
21:34:20
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does the mods for the V6 cost more then the V8? and also, cant you get more of a V8 as far as hp and tourgue??
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/26/2002
21:38:55
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As far as I know, the mods are basically the same price, and SpeedTweaks has a bunch of stuff you can do to a v6. Though, there are WAY more parts for a v8, but some of the parts are interchangeable between v6 and v8.
Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
22:52:27
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so then for the money which one is more worth it?? thats what im trying to figure out. like are the mods for the v6 cheaper and can i get more torque and hp??
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/26/2002
23:14:04
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well the torque and horsepower gains for the money are prolly gonna be better with the v8. A highly modified v6 won't beat a highly modified v8. I would (if you got the cash) invest in the v8 personally. Hell, I used to have a 4 banger dakota that I had nitrous on, but it still would only hang with a v6 and not really beat it. Then i bought the beast I have now.
To put it in another way, if you spent $300 on mods for your v6 and added 20 horses it would give you right around 195 hp.
If you took the same $300 and bought roughly the same mods for the 5.2 v8 you would around 250 hp.
Now the 2 trucks weigh roughly the same, let's just say 4000 lbs. for sh!ts and giggles (if they were both the same body styles, give or take 100 pounds). now if you divided the weight of the v6 by it's hp, you would get around a 1 hp for every 20 pounds. The 5.2 v8 is around 1 hp for every 16 pounds.
So dollar for dollar, the v8 will win.
Kris
Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
11:04:54
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ok thanx for your help. now all i have to do is find a 5 speed V8. But ive been looking around for a little while and ive found that they are about 10,000 - 15,000 which is a little high. thats why i was going for the V6 but now that i think about they ended up about the same price. just easier to find.
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/27/2002
11:36:55
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It is kinda tough finding used v8's cause nobody really gives up a good thing ;) but I am sure one will turn up. If you go to a Dodge Dealership, usually the sales guys will look around for you if you tell them what you want. Also, look for a Regular cab cause those will be ALOT cheaper than a Club Cab.
Glad to help!!
Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2002
15:29:25
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Actually i have one more question. is it worth it to buy an auto and then out a 5 speed in it...or a 6 speed if they have it? is that possible?
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/28/2002
15:34:11
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It is possible, but again, you would spend alot of money and time swapping. The 5 speed manual is cheaper than an automatic anyways....
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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reddak318
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2002
11:29:36
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There is a 4x4 club cab 318 automatic 140,000 miles super clean, green and grey. The truck is around the corner from me. The guy is asking 4,000 for it. Its in New York. Email me if you want some more info. Geez if i only could scrape together 4 grand i would buy it myself!
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2002
22:16:58
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if you can spend 10,000 on a new motor just s/c the 6 and get a 100 shot and you'll be just as fast
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/31/2002
22:21:22
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That's not what he was asking. He doesn't have 10,000 to blow on a motor, he has 10,000 for a truck. He was asking on what he should do, get a v6 or save up for a v8.
Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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4/01/2002
11:32:36
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right now i have a 6 and i want go to the 5.2L V8, and if i can find a truck ill s/c that and it was be up about 310hp. only s/c a 6 will get about 240hp. so if im going to spend the same money then i will get more out of a V8
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EricMU
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2002
18:20:30
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I've been wanting a stripper V8 5 speed too. NO A/c Standard cab etc.
I can't even find any standard cab autos. I don't think there are too many out there!
Eric
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Pete
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2002
22:03:39
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ya they are deffinitly hard to find. ive been looking for a few months and havent found a thing....but someone said that if you register on this site that there are some. it just costs a lot.
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5pnt9ltrluv
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4/02/2002
22:06:40
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One word for you my friend.....
EBAY!!!!
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Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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Andrew
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2003
17:08:35
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You guys sound like you know your stuff for the upgrade...give me an opinion will ya.
I currently have a 4x4 2000 regular cab with the 3.9. Not many engine/exhaust mods as it is my primary commuter vehicle. I want more power, more speed, you name it.
As I am getting a car the dakota can now be my toy. I have replaced engines for oem replacements in other vehicles but haven't done extensive engine upgrades (like cramming a 350 small block into an S10). I am hopeful that a 5.2 dakota upgrade from the 3.9 will be relatively easy.
Comments on this? Upgrade the engine, or just mod out my 3.9...
Thanks!
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DKSport97
Dodge Dakota
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5/27/2003
18:32:02
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I HAVE A 1997 3.9 DAKOTA AND WANT TO PUT A 5.9 OR IF POSSIBLE A 5.9 R/T IN IT... I HAVE HEARD A LOT OF DIFFERENT STORIES ABOUT EITHER OF THEM FITTING OF ANYTHING LIKE THAT, REALLY ALL I WANT IS A NICE BIG V8 ENGINE IN MY LITTLE TRUCK, I DONT CARE IF IT'S CHEVY, DODGE, OR ANYTHING, I JUST WANT TO UPGRADE, DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DOING THIS???? THANX...
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FazDak
GenII
5/27/2003
19:16:08
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Please stop yelling.
Try making a new thread, bumping old posts inst all that cool.
"I DONT CARE IF IT'S CHEVY, DODGE, OR ANYTHING"
You may want to go ahead and buy a Chevy, your not gonna get help here saying stuff like that.
We love our Daks because there Daks, oh.......and their DODGE!!!
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CDAWG
Dodge Dakota
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5/27/2003
21:50:55
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My 318 smokes butt like a F$#king badass truck. It reminds me of my 73' 447 Road Runner. I saw a 440 for sale yesterday with a 727 for $200. I dreamt about the swap for two days. Mopar is Good@!
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