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.

Engine Swap Components for LS, Gen V LT, Coyote, Godzilla, and Gen III Hemi installations. Components include exhaust headers, engine & transmission mounts, fuel tanks, radiators, oil pans, and accessory drives.