05 4.7l dodge dakota diesel swap

[pyrofossil]

I have a 05 dodge dakota 4.7l 6speed manual tranny, 4 door 2x4, and i want to do a diesel swap. I know i will have to do alot of work on suspension and axles.. etc etc..but i dont know of any specs for size or engine.. i want to beable to atleast be pushing 1ooo hp out of the egine.. any help?.. this is a pic of my truck, if not here plz click link
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[More Power]

Welcome to the board!

I assume you're considering the Cummins 5.9L. I don't have the dimensions for the engine, but I do know it's a long engine that'll likely require you to modify the firewall/transmission tunnel to get it in a Dakota.

Keep us posted.

Jim

[sbi]

my poor eye site remembers measuring a 5.9 for a Ford it was 38" long
putting the belhousing in the front seat