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 Soon to be Powered by Dodge!!
#897358
07/25/08 05:31 PM
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I've been looking for some time for a donor vehicle for an engine swap, and I think I may have found the one. It's a 92 Dodge Dakota, V8 4x4. I think that would make me the first Dodge raider with a Dodge Motor. Any thoughts before I buy it?
Last edited by FatTony; 07/30/08 03:28 AM.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: FatTony]
#897359
07/25/08 05:57 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 60
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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thoughts... gas prices <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
I got a reman. 2.6 4 cyl a few weeks ago for that very reason...
87' Raider: off road package, rebuilt engine with (new) stock tires and alloy wheels but otherwise original. 
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: Bhealy]
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07/25/08 06:42 PM
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MPG difference probably wouldn't be much of an issue if overall gearing was considered. The 2.6 isn't all that great at the pump. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/oink.gif" alt="" />
'06 Dakota QC 4.7 6sp 4x4
'88 Mighty Max
'77 KZ1000 fun old bike
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: NathanC]
#897361
07/25/08 06:52 PM
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MPG isn't a concern for me. I wheel it on weekends, and drive it 4x4 coffee night on wednesdays with the local boys. My car is the MPG machine.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: NathanC]
#897362
07/25/08 07:08 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 60
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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MPG difference probably wouldn't be much of an issue if overall gearing was considered. The 2.6 isn't all that great at the pump. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/oink.gif" alt="" /> shhh save me the pain
87' Raider: off road package, rebuilt engine with (new) stock tires and alloy wheels but otherwise original.
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: FatTony]
#897363
07/25/08 07:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Sounds like a big job! But, that V8 will give you a lot of power... Good for wheeling <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
91 Montero SuperWagon LWB, Pro Comp Xterrains, Blk Steel RockCrawlers, Aisin Locking Hubs, Pro Comp 9" HID Lights, Projector H4 Headlights, ARB Bull Bar, K&N, Alpine, Optima and a Hella loud Hella Horn... More to come!!!
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: FatTony]
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07/25/08 08:37 PM
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I researched and gathered the parts to do the same swap but decided to stick with the 4 cylinder as well. If you do this I have one of the rare 4 barrel intake manifolds and the Mopar performance distributor to allow you to avoid all the ECU and wiring hassles. I will sell these for what I paid for them. I also have a pair headers (ceramic coated) for this motor and a pair of brand new rebuilt magnum heads.
83 mitsu flat bed 2.6l weber, 88 auto tranny, 2" body lift, 4.625 LSD, 235/85-16E mudders (33 x 9.50).
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: whitelespaul]
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07/25/08 08:56 PM
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Body Damage is Cool
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And <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> those CVs and Insufficent Front Suspension <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: whitelespaul]
#897366
07/26/08 12:02 AM
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I have one of the rare 4 barrel intake manifolds and the Mopar performance distributor to allow you to avoid all the ECU and wiring hassles. Thanks for the offer, but I'm a fuellie guy myself. Every time I have a carb problem I have to call my dad, lol. May be interested in the headers, I'll see what kind of room I end up with.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: Powered by Dodge??
[Re: FatTony]
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07/27/08 03:01 AM
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Body Damage is Cool
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Can you keep us posted with pics? No luck on finding a six to use instead?
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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