A few compatibility questions.

Considering dropping a 5.2or possibly 5.9Magnum into my Duster and i think i have most isues covered but here are the few details i have not yet found answers to.


Can i put a LA cam (without bolting on the fuelpumpdrive)in a Magnum engine running the Magnum timingcover without isues?

LA intake manifold to Magnum waterpump bypass hose are there any known solutions to this ? considering using EQ 318B heads if this happens.

Jeep/truck/van what are the differences betwen them? batterytray clearance is not a problem since i dont have one but what else?

Stock magnum distributors usefull as is and/or with aftermarket EFI or carbed? Have a couple LA distributors so not a an isue if the magnum distritbutor is uselesswould just be good to know.

What powersteering hooses would be compatible to run the Magnum powersteeringpump with a Borgeson Steeringbox or a stock powersteeringbox in 73 Duster?


The most comon Magnum engines over here are 5.2s in Jeep Grand cherokees from the 90s´ and 5.9s from Durangos but im leaning more towards the Jeep engines,since they are much more plentifull,seems to be in better shape with lower milage and so much cheaper that the price difference for a running engine is big enough to almost finance a set of bare EQ heads alone..
I know these things can be converted to run LA timingcovers but im thinking that it would be nice to run the multirib belt and its stable accesorymountingsystem that is already set up for a much more powerfull alternator and such even if they are not as good looking and kills the option to run a mechanical fuelpump.