Chevy 454 in a 2000 Dodge Dakota?

i have a 2000 dodge dakota 3.9 v6 pickup. i also have a 454 block and was thinking that i could possibly put that engine in. clearly theyre are of different makes and making new engine mounts would be necessary but has anyone done this before?

  • just go with a 5.7 hemi swap. they can be done and has been done a few times. 360 is an old worn out drsign. unless your making a stroker. 5.7 hemis can be found in junk yards with computer and wiring harness for cheap. be different and not the same old song and dance. which would sound better when people ask what you... Read More
  • i haven't tried it and do you realize by doing that what all would have to be changed on the truck and there would be clearance issues with it regarding this,you need to do some serious measuring before you attempt to do this one,if you want more power then go with a good 360 in it this way you can find parts to work... Read More
  • done lots of cross breeds on cars and I think this one would be cool measure where the exhaust goes near the steering column and use a turbo 400 trans With a carb you should be OK and then lets go fly!
  • I agree with the above response The 454 swap would be complicated by needing to used a CBB transmission as there are no adapters I am aware of to mate the 3.9 transmission to the 454 I am also assuming the Dakota is not 4 WD

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