I just picked up a Ram for parts. I'm thinking about putting the 5 speed tranny in my 77 Volare. It already has a 98 318 in it.

I'm prepared to cut the trans tunnel and crossmember for clearance. The Dana 60 with 4.10's will go back in it.

Anyone do this swap into something? I know they don't handle alot of power, the 318 won't break it but will make it alot more fun to drive. It ran 14.3 @ 95 mph 2 weeks ago with 3.23 gears and a 904. I'm going to do a cam swap as well as I want one with a higher power band, the stock truck cam is weak up top. My 4.7 5 speed dakota is better to drive when I up the rev limiter so I can shift it at 6000. 5500 is too soon with the low first gear and 3.92 gear in the back.

It won't cost much to do this swap as the truck was free and I need a new driveshaft anyway. The hydraulic clutch setup I think I can make the pedal and master work in the car.

I'll update when the swap is under way, I'm gonna take the truck apart this weekend.