Hey guys, Im building a 46 Dodge truck. I want to run a 5 speed from a 90's Ram truck behind a EFI Magnum 360. I can buy two complete trucks right now for about $800 each. Here is the question.

One is a 94, 5.2L 2WD short bed reg. cab.
One is a 96, originally 3.9L, WD, short bed, reg. cab, now with an LA 360.

Which transmission is better? Are they the same? From what I understand 96 and up is a stronger transmission. But what is different from 94 to 96? And what is different from a 3.9L or a 5.2?

Thanks fellas.

Laine.