I have a 2004 ram 1500 that has a 3.7l v6. I was thinking about putting some money back and finding a donor truck to pull the 4.7l engine and drop it in mine. I know it wont be as simple as dropping it in but im just testing the waters to see how much it will take. Like will I be able to keep my 5 speed tranny and such.
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The tranny is not the biggest issue.
It's the whole harness and other surrounding components that you will need.
If I were in your shoes (which I am not...) I would not look at swapping for a 4.7L but I would rather look at a 5.7L.
Better reliability, better engine, more aftermarket mods available and surprisingly better MPG's.
Since you plan on having a donor truck you are looking at doing this the right way and you should be fine. Don't let go fo the donor until you are done... Just saying...
It's the whole harness and other surrounding components that you will need.
If I were in your shoes (which I am not...) I would not look at swapping for a 4.7L but I would rather look at a 5.7L.
Better reliability, better engine, more aftermarket mods available and surprisingly better MPG's.
Since you plan on having a donor truck you are looking at doing this the right way and you should be fine. Don't let go fo the donor until you are done... Just saying...
