Jared Worley
Senior Member
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2018
- Posts
- 108
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- 39
- Location
- Columbus, OH, United States
- Ram Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 5.7
4th Gen Experts....
Bought an 2009 with issues (maybe they were also in my head). I've got a truck with 170k on it that has the cam/lifter failure. Facing some immediate choices and need expertise. Having truck towed Wed and of course there are local deals that will disappear as we speak...
Options:
1. Perhaps the best option... Complete 2013 Swap with only 36k miles 1700 bucks but turnkey... kind of. It does have the 65rfe trans full harness and PCM (Trans P52119976AE). However, it is a 4wd and mine is a 2wd. Need help with considerations. Yes I've done a lot of reading already and still not clear.
- Can I just get the 4wd pcm reflashed to my vin and 2wd (I have the 545rfe in my ram)?
- Can I just swap the tailhousing for the transfer case and go?
- Possible to use factory dual exhaust from 4wd on 2wd?
- What else should I consider or look out for compatibility wise?
2. 96k Long block and most accessories. SCRAPPED THIS Idea
3. Great deal for rebuilt long block (no warranty but obviously brand new reman crated) 1500.00 will bolt right in but to all old well used parts.
4. DIY full rebuild - SCRAPPED (Not enough time or space)
5. Have someone else rebuild. I think labor would go sky high vs other options.
What would you guys choose? What else do I need to know about swapping the 13 into mine like pulling other parts (literally any)? Need reliability and hopefully low cost due to upcoming first baby.
Thanks in advance!
Bought an 2009 with issues (maybe they were also in my head). I've got a truck with 170k on it that has the cam/lifter failure. Facing some immediate choices and need expertise. Having truck towed Wed and of course there are local deals that will disappear as we speak...
Options:
1. Perhaps the best option... Complete 2013 Swap with only 36k miles 1700 bucks but turnkey... kind of. It does have the 65rfe trans full harness and PCM (Trans P52119976AE). However, it is a 4wd and mine is a 2wd. Need help with considerations. Yes I've done a lot of reading already and still not clear.
- Can I just get the 4wd pcm reflashed to my vin and 2wd (I have the 545rfe in my ram)?
- Can I just swap the tailhousing for the transfer case and go?
- Possible to use factory dual exhaust from 4wd on 2wd?
- What else should I consider or look out for compatibility wise?
2. 96k Long block and most accessories. SCRAPPED THIS Idea
3. Great deal for rebuilt long block (no warranty but obviously brand new reman crated) 1500.00 will bolt right in but to all old well used parts.
4. DIY full rebuild - SCRAPPED (Not enough time or space)
5. Have someone else rebuild. I think labor would go sky high vs other options.
What would you guys choose? What else do I need to know about swapping the 13 into mine like pulling other parts (literally any)? Need reliability and hopefully low cost due to upcoming first baby.
Thanks in advance!
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