95 Dakota build

Hey everyone. Getting ready to start a 1995 Dodge Dakota build. Truck currently has a 5.2 mag and a 46rh tranny that needs rebuilt. Also has 3.55 gears and a suregrip. Truck is a extended cab and is 2 wheel drive.

Going to be asking a lot of questions and seeking advice etc... I am reading a lot on here though. This truck is in excellent shape body wise unbelievable that I found it here in Ohio. Will try to get pics soon.

I will be running Stock heads with the Hughes spring upgrade on them. Also will be using a Chinese Air Gap. Plan on swapping to either 3.90 or 4.10 gears it has a 8.25 rear. I have decided to keep the 46rh tranny it will need rebuilt though. So will be going with a 2800 rpm stall converter.

Would u run a 5.2 or 5.9? Truck has the 5.2 in it runs etc... but I can pick up a 5.9. This is the cam I have down below. Based on the cam and the other specs would u go 5.2 or 5.9? Will b stock bottom end and stock heads except for the spring upgrade. Thanks

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