95 Dakota build

Bear in mind "engine balance" between 5.2 and 5.9. So far as I know the only issue there will be to keep the matching 5.9 balancer, and to use the proper flex plate for the 5.9. Those have the weights on the flexplate. Also keep in mind that high stall converters for a lockup (A500/ A518) are more expensive than the older transmissions.