stock Dakota 318. Picture is from 97 when I put the body on the chassis. Still haven't got much more done. It's not pretty, but I hope that it moves the car and gets good MPG. The 40 should be lighter, and with 3.91 and OD should be able to get off the line and cruise down the road. When I checked into speed equipment, a few told me that you had to take it easy if you keep the stock computer. free up the exhaust some, maybe a bit bigger on the cam, and a bigger throttle body, and you are close to the edge. Of course, that was years ago, and there have been many changes since. I figure stock it will be enough for at least 95% of my driving.

http://www.nicksgarage.com/jh/2006-12-11/40engine.JPG