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Dakota Engine Swap
Has anyone swapped a V8 into a V6 '89 Dakota ? What oil pan do you use in this swap? The engine going in is a 318LA. Will a 5.2 Magnum pan bolt up to a 318? Thanks for any info that can be provided.
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Yes, I've done that swap. Finding room for the radiator is the only real problem.
No, a magnum oil pan will not bolt to a LA 318. A magnum pan will bolt to a LA 360 if you use the magnum's gasket. The oil pan to use is for either the van or Dakota R/T. It has a small rear sump that allows for the needed clearance. The Ram oil pan (LA or Magnum), won't fit. Don't let the junk yard tell you they are all the same because they aren't. I'm not sure on oil pans for the 4wd swap. I've only done 2wd's. Swapping in a '91 and later Dakota is easier because there is room for the radiator, but it's a fairly simple swap. |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRNILYzSLR0
This is my 1988. Video is several years old truck has changed since. I did a magnum swap and changed the rad core support grill and hood to avoid radiator clearance issue's. |
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