LS swap in a 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T

[casias]

The swap that has Mopar guys pissed.

About a year ago, we ran across a 1999 Dakota R/T with bushing and ball joint problems, and picked it up from the auction for $2000. It turned out, it also had cracked heads, which is a common problem for the 5.9 Magnum engine. Initially, we intended to use a 408 block, new heads and a Kenne Bell blower to give this truck 400 or so HP.

Out came the engine:






Using a foam mock-up block and wood plates, we developed adapter plates to fit the LY6 engine into the engine bay:



And the engine dropped in nicely








The 6L90 transmission was located with a welded spacer:




A 5 inch aluminum driveshaft and rear disc brake conversion completed the project





And finally

[casias]

Video of the LS motor going in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9RAO8TpLBY

[98silverbullet]

never seen a ls swap on these trucks nicely done

[Crazy Blu]

Another dodge ram ls swap here maybe he will chime in!

[blacstar]

excellent build,

[exboatracer]

Way to go, that's really stepping outside the box! Great job.

[casias]

Thanks. Now I am looking at all of the extra space on the passenger side, and thinking maybe turbo? 650-700 hp should be attainable.

[kerrige]

Thanks. Now I am looking at all of the extra space on the passenger side, and thinking maybe turbo? 650-700 hp should be attainable.

That would be sick I am certain you can ruin a lot of guys day as is with a turbo it should get embarrassing fast.

[ls1ram]

BLASPHEMY !!!!Who in their right might would do this??

[ls1ram]

Nice job BTW

Do you plan to run it down the 1/4 mile?