Auto Parts: dodge motor, scrap heap, balance shafts

Question
would a motor out of a 1988 caravan or a 1993 shadow fit in to a 1994 caravan

Answer
Hi Brian,

The short answer: No.

The long answer: The one from the 88 Caravan can go to the scrap heap because it won't fit into either of the other two vehicles. The engine from the Shadow will fit the Caravan as long as they are both 3.0L (V6) or 2.5L (L4). Caravans never had 2.2L engines so if you have one of them, refer to the scrap-heap comment above. Below is the complete interchange with notes for both 1993 Shadow engines since you failed to tell me which one you actually have.

3008125B:
4-153 (2.5L VIN "K")
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ACCLAIM 89-90 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
ACCLAIM 91-92 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
ACCLAIM 93-94 4-153 (2.5L), gasoline (VIN "K")
ACCLAIM 95 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
ARIES 89 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
CARAVAN 89-90 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
CARAVAN 91-95 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
DAYTONA 89-92 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
DAYTONA 93 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
DYNASTY 89-93 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
LANCER (DODGE) 89 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
LE BARON 89-92 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
LE BARON 93 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
RELIANT 89 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
SHADOW 89-92 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
SHADOW 93-94 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
SPIRIT 89-92 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
SPIRIT 93-94 4-153 (2.5L), gasoline (VIN "K")
SPIRIT 95 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
SUNDANCE 89-91 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
SUNDANCE 92-94 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
VOYAGER 89-90 4-153 (2.5L), w/o turbo; (VIN "K")
VOYAGER 91-95 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "K")
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NOTES
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Chrysler 4-153 (2.5L).
Twin balance shafts.
Vertical oil pan face.
Change induction & electrical systems as necessary.
VIN "K".
E.F.I.

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30064130C:
6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
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ACCLAIM 90-95 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
CARAVAN 90-95 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
TC 90 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
TC 91 (6-181, 3.0L, VIN "3")
DAYTONA 90-93 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
DYNASTY 90-93 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
LE BARON 90-93 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
LE BARON 94-95 (6-181, 3.0L, VIN "3")
NEW YORKER (FWD) 90 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
SHADOW 92-94 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
SPIRIT 90-95 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
SUNDANCE 92-94 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
TOWN & COUNTRY 90 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
VOYAGER 90-95 6-181 (3.0L, VIN "3")
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NOTES
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Mitsubishi 6-181 (3.0L).
SOHC.
E.F.I.
FWD.
VIN "3".
Change induction & electrical systems as necessary.
Exhaust flange has a 2 bolt mount.
Fuel rail has pressure regulator mounted to it.
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