kinda new, but not really.

Catholic Damage · Feb 14, 2008

1996 Dakota 4 cyl 5 speed. cant get out of its own way, but she's got new brakes, tires, ice cold a/c, subs and amps out of the hemi, just in a new box. i had given it to my brother when i bought the hemi, and three clutches, front brakes, and a set of shocks later, i took it back. he abused it, and treated it liek shit. it had brand new pain when he got it, and he never waxed it. oh well, its mine again. i took it back, and gave hime the Regal of Doom. feels good to be back in a truck. best part is, ive got 318 with bad rings sittin at my house that just needs some freshening up than will bolt right in(with a new bellhousing for the tranny).

AaRoN · Feb 14, 2008

Looks like it's in decent shape. That 318 will be a nice addition. :thumb:

98saleen88 · Feb 14, 2008

mopar is the way to go!!!!

Catholic Damage · Feb 14, 2008

MOPAR OR NO CAR!

yeah, the 318 is gonna be a fun swap. cant wait. still dont know if i wanna keep the 5 speed, and just get a new bellhousing/clutch, or go for an auto...
either way, its gonna need a new rear end. that open diff is just gonna roast the right tire all day...

eliyarbrough · Feb 14, 2008

Looks cool! I love Dakotas!! My 1st car was an '87 Dakota! Boy, that was a tough truck.

Catholic Damage · Feb 15, 2008

tell me about it!
this thing survived me and my brother, and its still running strong with 116k on the clock. AND ITS MISSING 4 CYLINDERS! lol. nah, i love my truck. cant wait to drop that 318 in it....
or i might do something totally crazy, like a 392 hemi with a powerglide 3 speed and 4.10's....

98saleen88 · Feb 15, 2008

hah 392 hemi would be redic in that thing with 410..i dont know if i would put a powerglide in it...if i was to do an automatic id try and make the 727 thorquflight work...but y not just throw a crashbox 4speed in that baby!!!