Modern 318 in a 72 duster.. Possible???

Josecuda said

I will like to maintain a low budget on this one. According to the coments I have read, it sounds much easier to bolt in a carb instead of the EFI assembly so I will maybe go that way better.... So, can I use the 5.2L Jeep engine, replace thew EFI for a carb and Im on the right track? Can I use any older intake and carb combo on the newer 318 block??

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DON'T LET ANYONE TALK YOU OUT OF IT. It can be done, just takes a little bit of effort.

The swap can be done, you will need to remember a few things:
1. You will need and electric fuel pump and regulator.
2. You will need the know-how to take apart a factory wire loom and make it work in your application. (note: 92-93 Dakotas and Vans did not use electronic O/D transmissions, therfore you do not have to worry about trans wiring. You can use a brake pedal switch for the lockup T/Q. But I recommend just going with a 727 trans)
3. Even if you do a carb, you will still need an electric fuel pump.
4. Get a 360, forget the 318, why do the same amount of work for less HP.
5. You will need to do a serpentine setup.
6. Use the Mopar M1 4bbl intake with the injector bosses, stock beer barrel works too.
7. Mopar will be offering a bolt-in Magnum fuel injection kit for their crate motors, it will include, computer, injectors, intake, wiring and i think a fuel pump. They supposed to be a low-cost setup, but that remains to be seen. It had a write-up in the last 2 issues of MOPAR ACTION. I think there might be some mention on the MA website.

http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/Savoy.html