I would love to see the 5.9 built up first. These things were super cool for having that engine and so many people just go for a swap or boost, but the 360 is an awesome engine.
I realize this was posted 2 years ago but super stoked to see an R/T get some local BC love! Had a 99 and 2000 club cabs myself that I ordered from the factory back in the day. Looking forward to looking through the rest of this series.
I vote building the 360. Besides some of the weird quirks, these are really great trucks. The 5.9's are stout engines and can run into the 400k mile range easily if properly maintained.
Dropping this channel a sub. I have an 03 Dakota R/T with 183k on it, club cab like this. Belltech lowering kit with Energy bushings, four front 96 Viper wheels, Cervini's hood are what's on it right now, got some Spintech mid headers and a Cervini's roll pan I gotta paint up and install. I'm all for restoring higher mileage Dakota R/Ts to their former glory, and then some! Rock on!
I have a 97 Dakota extended cab SLT with the 5.2 I’ve been looking at potentially replacing the motor so I can’t wait to see how this build goes. Plus it’s sad to see the dakotas so over looked by other mopar guys.
Also vote for building out the 5.9, while I always appreciate a good hemi swap, I vote keeping with the magnum platform. I just recently completed a 408 stroker rebuild for my R/T and swapped in a TKO 5spd to boot. Truck is entirely a new animal and makes me giddy everytime I crank her up. IMO can't beat the old school look and sounds of the magnum v8. Either way I really look forward to seeing more content on this build, very clean example too and off to a great start!
I have a built up 360 in my dodge Dakota 02 RT -- 456 gears 150 shot of nos caltracs.. love my truck man Got this: 5.9 360 Rebuilt 46RE transmission billet survos and heavy duty bands and trans go shift kit MSD digital 6 with Nitrous & 2 step Mopar M1 intake BBK Twin 52mm Throttle Body SCT tuner CalTracs QA1 12 way adjustable rear shocks 456 gears Slotted and drilled front rotors Flow master mufflers 1.7 to 1 Harland Sharp roller rockers Heavy duty push rods
Boosted Motorsports has done a full Hellcat swap on a regular cab Dakota RT and it is awesome. He did the engine, transmission, computer, wiring, and interior swap from a Hellcat Charger. You should do the same with this. You won't be sorry.
@Rob Roy I wish I just had the money to rebuild the 5.7 in my regular cab 2005 Daytona edition Ram 1500. I am still driving it stock except for a small exhaust modification and a custom tune on the engine and transmission. Got enough miles on it now that I will probably need to do a full overhaul when I finally get the opportunity. Hoping that I can put a cam in it and some new Eldelbrock heads on it with long tube headers when I finally get around to doing an overhaul.
@Rob Roy Great idea, but I don't need to now because I recently rebuilt the entire undercarriage, suspension, steering, and brake systems. I replaced the upper and lower ball joints, wheel bearing hubs, rotors, calipers, brake pads, rack and pinion, tie rod ends, sway bar links, shocks, ect... I even got a new rear differential installed. Right now everything on my truck is new again except for the engine and transmission. Doing all that is why I can't afford to work on the engine at this time, but it is running fine so no big deal.
Thats along my line of thinking, build the 5.9 first and then go from there. Only weaknesses I'm aware of is the belly pan the stock intake uses. I'll be getting more in depth with that in a future video.
I have a White 97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 that is in very good condition that I am looking to sell. It runs great. Needs new steering shaft and proportioning valve for the ABS.
I spent the moon in my 5.9 and bang for the buck just isn't there....m1 intake, Edelbrock rpm heads,1.6 roller rockers,comp cam,comp roller lifters, double roller timing chain.mopar performance mid length tube headers, bored out throttle body 50mm, E3 plugs,hp fuel pump alot of cash and time.... pulled it out going to drop a 6.2 hellcat drive train in and call it a day got to modify firewall and swapping out interior for a 300s dash and console and seats from a Durango r/t....and it is 1969 Plymouth roadrunner Ralley Green with white call outs....see how it goes... gonna take some time I am no spring chicken anymore and this is going to be my last build and it's for me...done builds for alot of other people but this will be mine...and my final.....still tinker but no more full send after this for me......time for the younger generation to step up!
wow great project for sure.. I have a Solar yellow 99 cub cab rt with a factory power sun roof, just wondering how many pwr sun roof RTs where built? thanks thanks
I have the 2002 as same truck either stage 3 trans , Paxton novo 2000 pro charger , and snow performance meth kit installed. I really want to see what you can do to the 360 so I can add to my set up!
@@omar__0rtega409 the 5.9 gots potential but you've got to put some serious $$$$ into it to get the HP and TQ most are trying to get out of it. Thats why more and more are doing hemi swaps.
@@MoparInsiders that would be interesting to see what kind of power a built 408ci stroker would make. everybody does HEMI's these days. Is a great motor... just saying. Something different and parts are not too terribly expensive
A Gen III hemi motor change with a Riley 4link suspension swap. And then it'll be close to perfect. Then it'll be time for the body and paint and a few upgrades on the interior. So a few bucks and y'all be surprised? Lol
Would like to see a hemi gen 3 swap with the 8speed. Most of what I seen done with these 5.9 doesn't produce the HP most are trying to achieve like you can with a Hemi swap with supercharger or a stroker build. But I will keep watching to see what you do as I'm in process of doing a build on my 03 Dak 👍🤘😎🤘
@@MoparInsiders 6.1 hemi w/ 8speed. Haven't decided what I'm gonna do for rear axle gear ratio yet. But first I'm gonna do some bod and interior work first and paint. Next will be a brembo brake conversion. Then once I get all the drive train then that will be installed, test drive, then dyno for a tune
I would love to see the 5.9 built up first. These things were super cool for having that engine and so many people just go for a swap or boost, but the 360 is an awesome engine.
360 build. Glad to see a rt dakota. I have a 2000 Dakota r/t 5.9 with 309.000 miles on it
Build the 360, I’ll be here to watch every second 🤘
I realize this was posted 2 years ago but super stoked to see an R/T get some local BC love! Had a 99 and 2000 club cabs myself that I ordered from the factory back in the day. Looking forward to looking through the rest of this series.
Stick with the 5.9 so I can follow alone and do mine also
I vote building the 360. Besides some of the weird quirks, these are really great trucks. The 5.9's are stout engines and can run into the 400k mile range easily if properly maintained.
Yes gonna start re doing my dads extended cab 99 r/t Dakota
Yes great choice, this will be cool to watch. Glad your back brother!!!
@@Spunky-iq8jm sup brother
@@Destroyer1320 Thanks buddy! Glad to see your channel doing well!
@@MoparInsiders I appreciate it I would love to have you on my Live some time
@@Destroyer1320 Lets set something up brother!
Dropping this channel a sub. I have an 03 Dakota R/T with 183k on it, club cab like this. Belltech lowering kit with Energy bushings, four front 96 Viper wheels, Cervini's hood are what's on it right now, got some Spintech mid headers and a Cervini's roll pan I gotta paint up and install. I'm all for restoring higher mileage Dakota R/Ts to their former glory, and then some! Rock on!
Not enough (good) content on these rt trucks! Subscribed!
Liked and Subscribed. I own a 99 Dakota r/t. Will be interested into seeing what you do.
I have a 97 Dakota extended cab SLT with the 5.2 I’ve been looking at potentially replacing the motor so I can’t wait to see how this build goes. Plus it’s sad to see the dakotas so over looked by other mopar guys.
how about build the 360 to a 408ci blown procharger stroker with tremec 6speed transmission?
Also vote for building out the 5.9, while I always appreciate a good hemi swap, I vote keeping with the magnum platform. I just recently completed a 408 stroker rebuild for my R/T and swapped in a TKO 5spd to boot. Truck is entirely a new animal and makes me giddy everytime I crank her up. IMO can't beat the old school look and sounds of the magnum v8. Either way I really look forward to seeing more content on this build, very clean example too and off to a great start!
I have a built up 360 in my dodge Dakota 02 RT -- 456 gears 150 shot of nos caltracs.. love my truck man Got this:
5.9 360
Rebuilt 46RE transmission billet survos and heavy duty bands and trans go shift kit
MSD digital 6 with Nitrous & 2 step
Mopar M1 intake BBK Twin 52mm Throttle Body
SCT tuner
CalTracs
QA1 12 way adjustable rear shocks
456 gears
Slotted and drilled front rotors
Flow master mufflers
1.7 to 1 Harland Sharp roller rockers
Heavy duty push rods
NOT BUILT UP BUT.. a LIL PUMP HERE N THERE
Boosted Motorsports has done a full Hellcat swap on a regular cab Dakota RT and it is awesome. He did the engine, transmission, computer, wiring, and interior swap from a Hellcat Charger. You should do the same with this. You won't be sorry.
@Rob Roy I wish I just had the money to rebuild the 5.7 in my regular cab 2005 Daytona edition Ram 1500. I am still driving it stock except for a small exhaust modification and a custom tune on the engine and transmission. Got enough miles on it now that I will probably need to do a full overhaul when I finally get the opportunity. Hoping that I can put a cam in it and some new Eldelbrock heads on it with long tube headers when I finally get around to doing an overhaul.
@Rob Roy Great idea, but I don't need to now because I recently rebuilt the entire undercarriage, suspension, steering, and brake systems. I replaced the upper and lower ball joints, wheel bearing hubs, rotors, calipers, brake pads, rack and pinion, tie rod ends, sway bar links, shocks, ect... I even got a new rear differential installed. Right now everything on my truck is new again except for the engine and transmission. Doing all that is why I can't afford to work on the engine at this time, but it is running fine so no big deal.
Love dak r/t’s . Should build the 5.9 first . I would like to see what’s out there for one , any weaknesses in the engine
Thats along my line of thinking, build the 5.9 first and then go from there. Only weaknesses I'm aware of is the belly pan the stock intake uses. I'll be getting more in depth with that in a future video.
The plenum plate under the intake mani, and the heads. The heads crack in-between the valves. EQ 2.02" heads fixes that 👍🏻
I had a 2002 one and i loved that truck. I miss it dearly. Want another one but cant find a decent one
Miss your videos. Keep posting.
I have a White 97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 that is in very good condition that I am looking to sell. It runs great. Needs new steering shaft and proportioning valve for the ABS.
I spent the moon in my 5.9 and bang for the buck just isn't there....m1 intake, Edelbrock rpm heads,1.6 roller rockers,comp cam,comp roller lifters, double roller timing chain.mopar performance mid length tube headers, bored out throttle body 50mm, E3 plugs,hp fuel pump alot of cash and time.... pulled it out going to drop a 6.2 hellcat drive train in and call it a day got to modify firewall and swapping out interior for a 300s dash and console and seats from a Durango r/t....and it is 1969 Plymouth roadrunner Ralley Green with white call outs....see how it goes... gonna take some time I am no spring chicken anymore and this is going to be my last build and it's for me...done builds for alot of other people but this will be mine...and my final.....still tinker but no more full send after this for me......time for the younger generation to step up!
wow great project for sure.. I have a Solar yellow 99 cub cab rt with a factory power sun roof, just wondering how many pwr sun roof RTs where built? thanks thanks
Build the 5.9! Everybody, fuckin rich people, do the hemi swap. Tired of em man. I got a 2000 r/t so please do the 5.9. 🤘🤘
Please please please 5.9. The Hemi has already stolen the magnums thunder. They have a lot of potential.
I own a 1999
Regular cab RT 25 k original miles .. featured in The Gentleman Racer..
I have the 2002 as same truck either stage 3 trans , Paxton novo 2000 pro charger , and snow performance meth kit installed. I really want to see what you can do to the 360 so I can add to my set up!
Apparently you can check the intake gasket by putting your hand on the valve cover oil fill. If it’s leaking there is vacuum there.
Do a 5.9 re build...
I want to see a hemi swap because I want to do it to my 20 for that now has a 3.7
Build the 5.9 first.
I have a 2002 5.9 R/T...with 147,000 miles...
Build the 5.9 I want to see what's happening there
There's someone already doing a Hellkota so a 345 Hemi would be cool. Any Hemi really.
Yeah I've been watching that series since day one...that is a FULL Hellcat swap. Hope he gets that vibration worked out.
Haha I’ve met John extremely cool dude and got some cool builds but would definitely be cool to see more of this 360 and it’s potential
@@omar__0rtega409 the 5.9 gots potential but you've got to put some serious $$$$ into it to get the HP and TQ most are trying to get out of it. Thats why more and more are doing hemi swaps.
For the sagging fabric in the interior of the roof. No no 5 min's
Build the stock 360 I own a 99 standard cab short bed blue
Will the Redeye video be up
I will probably put a few pieces in the next Dakota video. I lost a ton of the footage of that car because the hard drive it was all on crashed.
@@MoparInsiders dang, hopefully it’ll work out well
I just got one of these 2003 rt extended cab black like this one for 3k with 190k
....408ci stroker with forged internals. 600hp possible with a procharger 10-12psi boost?
Thats not out of the question. ;)
@@MoparInsiders that would be interesting to see what kind of power a built 408ci stroker would make. everybody does HEMI's these days. Is a great motor... just saying. Something different and parts are not too terribly expensive
I don't care what you do in the engine bay! Just don't lower it, lift that bad boy, add some knobby tires and let's get dirty!!!
A Gen III hemi motor change with a Riley 4link suspension swap. And then it'll be close to perfect. Then it'll be time for the body and paint and a few upgrades on the interior. So a few bucks and y'all be surprised? Lol
Would like to see a hemi gen 3 swap with the 8speed. Most of what I seen done with these 5.9 doesn't produce the HP most are trying to achieve like you can with a Hemi swap with supercharger or a stroker build. But I will keep watching to see what you do as I'm in process of doing a build on my 03 Dak 👍🤘😎🤘
Awesome man, what are you doing with yours? I might build the 5.9 up first but a gen 3 hemi swap is inevitable for this truck at some point.
@@MoparInsiders 6.1 hemi w/ 8speed. Haven't decided what I'm gonna do for rear axle gear ratio yet. But first I'm gonna do some bod and interior work first and paint. Next will be a brembo brake conversion. Then once I get all the drive train then that will be installed, test drive, then dyno for a tune
Oops....that a 2004
More like 2hrs. Get real.