Holley now offers a Gen 3 Hemi V8 swap kit for the 1987-1996 (1st gen) and 1997-2004 (2nd gen) Dodge Dakota 2WD trucks. Parts include engine and transmission mounts, headers, fuel pump, and flexplate. The swap allows for A727, A518 (46RH/46RE), A904 (30RH), A500 (40RH/42RH/40RE/42RE/44RE), 8HP70, NAG1, or TR-6060 transmissions. Holley warns that 1987-1990 Dakota trucks may need to convert to the 1990 front cowl, grill, and front fenders to provide for more space for the motor.
Source: Holley
What would be the determining factor that this kit can not be used for a 4 wheel drive Dakota…?
I suspect it has to do with the engine placement interfering with the front axle.
the crossover steering system gets in the way as opposed to the rack and pinion found in a 2wd