Posted by Undecided on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 9:18AM :
I am undecided at this point what to do with
one of my trucks.
The original motor needs a rebuild, and extimates are running way over budget. I figure I can put in a v8 (or V6) for half that amount.
Problem: I dont want to ruin the value of the truck by making any conversion that is not reversable someday.
Has anyone ever put a non-original engine in a 1/2 ton military WC without hacking up the original frame? Maybe using the original mounting locations?
This would be my ideal setup should it be possible:
Mounting a modern V8 or V6 using the original mount PLUS adapting it somehow to the original bellhousing, retaining the floor mounted pedals and original transmission.. There has got to be a way to do this..
Has anyone ever done this? It would be great, as it would leave the rest of the driveline original and in its proper place.
Plus, I would have the added power for highway speed and to tow my other jeep with.
I talked with Helitool any they do have a plan to make a Dodge Dakota V6 conversion soon, but, I dont know if the conversion plans on using the original tranny and leave it in place.
Please, anybody with any info on this?
Thanks
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