Yes I dont have a particular Dakota in mind I've been looking on line and have seen some pretty inexpensive ones . Thats what spurred the thought of buying the whole truck and useing for the parts. And heck the truck could get a 440 or stroker later and make a nice race truck.
I realy like the idea of the 5 spd OD but the aluminum 833 OD will probably be the way to go. Either behind the 273 or the V6 or if I sell out completely and go the esiest route /6. The 273 would be the cheapest route as I already have it and its a good runner 318 crank 340 rods trw flat top forged piston. Just need to get rid of the racy cam .Find a new intake and maybe aftermarket FI. Build headers either way