Dodge's answer to the other small trucks coming out of Detroit was a slightly larger, more powerful truck dubbed the Dakota. Dodge even made its 318/5.2L V8 optional beginning in 1989 to further separate the Dakota from its competitors.

Ready To Run Distributors have a built-in ignition module, so an Ignition Control such as a MSD 6A box is not required. They’re simple to drop in and connect with three wires (power, coil negative and ground) making them favorites for street rods and muscle cars.