Need Some Advice

There is more than enough room for a V8 in one.

If you run a 727 or a 904 all you should have to do is have the driveshaft resized. If you go with a 518 you may have to get the B&M flexplate or figure something else out. I think that Schumacher also sells headers for Dakota V8 swaps as well but Im not sure, I know I saw them advertised somewhere.