Ranger1776
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- Wisconsin
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
So my dad has a 1985 dodge w350. we agreed that if i find him a big block i get to put the 360 in my little dodge dakota, well, i found one, a 1970 chrysler 413. im doing some researching and from what i found online, the first generation dakotas only had one 5 speed transmission, and they used it with all of their motors up to the 5.2 (i think only to the 5.2 because the 360 wasnt an option in a regular production dakota outside of an r/t) i have a 2.5L 5 speed and i know now a 5.2L will bolt up, and im assuming that a 5.9L will being that theyre the same block... just looking for some further advice/knowledge from someone who has more engine swap experience than myself. it isnt going to be a crazy power build so i dont think ill need to beef anything up in the trans. just a once in a while driver with some more pep than the 2.5. Thanks in advance!