Questions about Engine/transmission swap
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1987 B350 Engine/transmission swap?
Hi, I have a 1987 B350 with the 5.2 2barrel and a 3 speed transmission. Its was originally a Horizon, the camper van with the high top. It has since been gutted. I've put 3k miles on it and love it. My dilemma is...buy a newer van and convert it to a camper, or keep this one and worse case scenario replace the engine/tranny of they go.
My question is, say it comes time to replace engine or tranny. Would I be able to put a newer Dodge 5.2 in? One with fuel injection? If the tranny goes, could I replace it with something that has overdrive?
my thoughts are that this is the perfect van for converting back to a camper. I'd rather put 3k-5k in this then buy a newer van. I'm just curious about what happens if I do run into engine/tranny problems...what my options are. I'll tell you, the 3 speed auto with no overdrive sucks!
My question is, say it comes time to replace engine or tranny. Would I be able to put a newer Dodge 5.2 in? One with fuel injection? If the tranny goes, could I replace it with something that has overdrive?
my thoughts are that this is the perfect van for converting back to a camper. I'd rather put 3k-5k in this then buy a newer van. I'm just curious about what happens if I do run into engine/tranny problems...what my options are. I'll tell you, the 3 speed auto with no overdrive sucks!
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