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.

If your tachometer, fuel injection, fuel pump relay or even aftermarket water injection does not work properly after installing an MSD ignition, you may need an MSD Tach Adapter.