Will a 318 engine from 1998 dodge durango fit 1999 Dakota?

While both are Chrysler products and use similar technology, a direct swap of a 1998 Dodge Durango 318 (5.2L Magnum) engine into a 1999 Dodge Dakota is not a simple bolt-in. While the engine itself *might* physically fit in the Dakota's engine bay, many critical components like the engine mounts, wiring harness, computer (PCM), and exhaust system will be different and incompatible.

You'd need to fabricate custom mounts, potentially modify the firewall or other body components, re-wire the entire system, and likely source a Dakota-compatible PCM. It's a significant undertaking requiring mechanical expertise and fabrication skills. It's far more complex than just swapping engines. The transmission compatibility also needs to be considered.

In short: It's *possible* with extensive modification, but it's not a straightforward swap. It would be much more practical and less costly to find a 318 that's already compatible with the 1999 Dakota or use a different engine that requires less modification.