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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    Yeah I removed all the bolts around the housing. So just slow and steady smacking and pulling Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    Heres a quick question, something I ran into yesterday. How hard should it be to separate the transfer case from the transmission? I feel like I shouldn't have to pound and pry in all directions with hardly any results lol its still in the truck and its time for it to come out. Sent from my...
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    I've been looking into trannys to just replace the 46re. I'm the 3rd owner of my 01 and the trans blew at 170,000 but it was not taken care of by previous owners. I can either upgrade my trans cooler or install a second stock cooler (from my parts truck). See this is where I get stuck because...
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    Well that's alot of info to swallow lol I'll say 300 at the crank. I think I'm gonna be doing some parts research here soon lol thanks for all the help man it makes a huge difference and gives me an idea of where to start Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    What would it take to remove the cat and not set off my 02 sensors? I appreciate the info guys. I'm a carpenter by trade and knuckle buster by hobby with a lot to learn. A lot to learn lol Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    I'd like to push around 300 HP. I don't think going into the supercharger set up. I would like to drop in a new cam, lifters, intake manifold, my shorty headers are sitting in the garage already until I get to pulling out the motor. As far as a transmission that could handle the heavy loads I...
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    Thanks guys it's interesting to see people's different views on this. If I went for the Hemi it'll be strictly because of the extra horse power and fuel economy. I will say though that both of my 360s have not let me down and they both have been great running motors with plenty of power. I do...
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    To swap for a 5.7 Hemi or to build the 5.9 Magnum

    So I have an interesting opportunity presented to me. The short story is I have a buddy looking for a 5.9 and has a 5.7 from a 2014 Ram. I have an "extra" 5.9. I wanna hear what your opinion is on what to do with which motor. I have a 99 Ram that currently has the 5.9. So should I swap get the...
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    Axle Identification help

    Ok guys I have a 2001 Ram Sport Off Road Edition 1500 that I'm tearing down for parts to build a 99 Ram 1500 Laramie SLT. Both trucks are 4x4. Let's talk about axles for a second. I have looked absolutely everywhere I can think to look or reference. My 01 is suppose to have 4.10 gearing with a...
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    99 Boomer Build advice needed

    I was hoping to swap just about everything mechanical except for motor, tranny, and transfer case. My 99 has the 3.55 gearing and my 01 has the 4.10 gearing. Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk
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    99 Boomer Build advice needed

    Ok guys it's been almost a year since I've been on here. New family and the farm have kept me busy. So now that I have some free time and the means to do so, I'm finally able to build my truck up a little. So here's what I have to work with. I have 99 1500 Laramie SLT 4x4 with 5.9. Regular cab...
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    The dreaded 2nd gen transmission issues

    Eh... First time father, new house payment, I can't quite afford a new truck for at least a year. And I'd like to see Madi stick around. She's a good truck. Sent from my XT1045 using Tapatalk
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    The dreaded 2nd gen transmission issues

    Thanks a lot guys. Im not very tech savvy so I forgot about the 2nd gen specific forum lol after doing about 4 hours of online research and reading service manuals. Not to mention a loooonnnnggg drawn out convo with my father in law I am considering doing the rebuild/upgrades myself. We have...
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    The dreaded 2nd gen transmission issues

    I have a few friends with the same truck and they have all had to have multiple rebuilds. I will say 2 are extremely hard on their trucks. My other friends takes care of his the way I do with mine. The best he can. If a rebuild would be considered what kind of upgrades would I be looking into...
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    The dreaded 2nd gen transmission issues

    OK guys so its been a while since I've been on here. Work, wife, the wood shop, and the baby keep me pretty busy. Well as we all know the 2nd gen trucks are known for their transmission issues. I believe MADI is about to lose her legs. Changed the fluid and filter. I don't believe the original...
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