i want to know where to get the conversion kit and if i will need to do anything with the injection computer. also where can i get the 6 cyl...if not able to do the swap where can i get a new 4 cyl for it.
2007-03-29 06:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by luckymois 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
It's not really all that simple. There's quite a bit involved here. In my opinion it's not cost effective either. So unless the truck holds great sentimental value, sell it and get one with the 6 in it already.
As to where to get a new 4cyl, try Jasper Engines, I did a rough search without having the specifics for your truck. It'll be around $2300- $2400 for it. This a fully rebuilt engine with a waranty.
If you are hell bent on doing this, I would buy a wrecked(rear ended) truck with the 6 in it and swap everything over, and I do mean everything. Wiring, suspension, computer, tranny, crossmember. Be prepare to replace worn parts too as you do this swap. Good Luck!!
2007-03-29 06:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by suprchgdr2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advance adapters... a few years ago I put a Chevy small block V8 into a 91 toyota truck... They actually had a kit to do it! I know it wasn't a Dodge like yours, but I've heard that they can hook you up with adapter kits for almost any kind of crazy swap that you have in mind... as far as where to find a V6... The 3.9L V6 that came in most dodge dakota's and V6 powered 90's Dodge Ram 1500's would be a decent swap... Pretty common to find at a wrecking yard or in newspapers, etc... Pretty stout motor... after that... That's when the hard work comes... Like previous answers... You'll need to look at electrical harnesses, proper coolant system, (4 cylinder motors usually have smaller cooling capacity than 6 cylinders), Motor mounts, Transmission, Throttle linkage, Carburetor or fuel injected, front suspension, (V6 motors weigh more than 4 cylinders so the old front suspension might be affected by the extra weight in the front), and the biggest thing.... Overall clearance of the new and BIGGER motor... Not trying to discourage you... But it does involve a lot of work... Good luck... Hope this maybe gave you some direction...
2007-03-29 09:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by m0nig86chevy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the V6 engine and a transmission to match. Also the ECM is different. You will have to have the ECM off the truck you get the engine and transmission from, because there were 3 different ones for the V6. It is a bolt-in swap, no adapters needed.
There may also be some wiring to deal with,also.
2007-03-31 15:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way is to get a wrecked 6 cyl truck and carefully swap the entire drivetrain and electrical items.
2007-03-29 06:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by Indiana Jones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 21:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not worth the time, money, or effort to make that change
not to mention the your 86 dodge will be falling apart any minute now... you must have kept it in good shape to even have had it this long
2007-03-29 15:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by Andy G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋