Magnum Carb Intake

Another way to get around using that LA style thermostat housing on a magnum intake with serpentine belt and AC is to find a 5.2 (318 LA) Dakota from 1991 and rob the bracket setup from the front. First year for serpentine belt, still an LA engine so it’s special, bolts to a magnum. It’s one year only though, not that easy to find.

This would allow you to use a cheap intake manifold setup, like the dual bolt pattern ones sold on eBay.