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Alan
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2005
16:49:42
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 Subject: Changing out 2.5L with 5.9?
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I have a 2001 Dak regular cab with a 2.5L.
I want to replace the 2.5L with a 5.9 or any other V8. What would need to be done to put a 5.9 in or other V8? About how much would it cost?
Thanks in advance,
Alan
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toolfan
GenIII
11/20/2005
19:08:00
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it will take motor mounts and a computer and a 45 or 46re tranny drive shaft the front end will have to be strengthen and a posi to keep you from spinning them on every take off.
good luck with the install
and some mods to slow it down!
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2005
15:33:26
| RE: Changing out 2.5L with 5.9?
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No doubt you like your truck except for performance > Why butcher this truck not to nention all the work and believe me it's not that simple > Sell it and buy the V8 you want > Same truck so your going to like it just as much > I can think of better things to do with my free time like fishing >
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CrackDak98
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2005
23:59:44
| RE: Changing out 2.5L with 5.9?
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Dude if you have the time and money..then go for it...becuase youa re going to be hella proud of it when you are done...sure it will be a pain in the ass but go to the junk yard and find one there we have like four r/t's in one yard around here and rip the bitch apart...trust me it might not be easy but the fact of knowing that you did it will bring more pleasure out of doing it then buying it...
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pacman
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2005
21:23:56
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I priced parts and labor to go from 3.9L to 5.9L. Here's a short list of parts required (I'm sure I'll get plenty of feedback if I'm wrong or missing something):
engine (duh)
transmission (46RE)
throttle body and maybe intake manifold
fuel rails and injectors
powertrain control module (PCM)
distributor
wiring harness
labor
all for a one time low price of 12,000!
So, I sold that slow piece of v6 crap and bought a 2000 R/T Club Cab, Black. Wow, what a truck!
I wouldn't recommend doing an engine swap. I've been told it's way to much hassle.
Go find an R/T. You'll get all the power you can handle, plus a heavy-duty suspension (sway bars, upgraded bushings) heavy duty rear brakes, 16" wheels - just to name a few.
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toolfan
GenIII
11/29/2005
21:50:21
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R/Ts are selling cheap and doing a swap in a daily driver is a bad idea.
and some mods to slow it down!
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