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Is this an easy swap? Dakota
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02/28/15 10:24 PM
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I have a 97 Dakota V6 automatic, and it's a great truck! I just stumbled onto a 95 V6 5 speed for really cheap! It's a rotter, but a driver. Can I stick the 5 speed and pedal assembly into the 97, or is all of that too different?
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Re: Is this an easy swap? Dakota
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03/01/15 11:51 AM
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mechanically, the engines are about the same (intakes are different, TBI vs MPFI). If you currently have a V6 automatic, and want a V6 manual, then grab the manual transmission from the 95. swap it in. may have to also hit junk yard for same generation pedal assembly, floor consoles, steering columns etc.
Then you will just need a computer from a gen 3 truck, as well as the wire harness for a manual transmission truck (clutch safety switch, reverse light switch, etc.)
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Re: Is this an easy swap? Dakota
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03/01/15 07:01 PM
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Neither engine is TBI, both are magnum MPI, intake is the same basically, may have different vacuume fittings and EGR passage.
You will need a 97 harness and 5 speed computer.
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