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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
The short answer is no... The longer answer is I looked into a few different options; Full length stainless dual exhaust, and locally sourced custom duals. The stainless was what I really wanted, I mean, who doesn't like mandrel bent tubing that looks like a work of art? But the price tag was...- ajrj
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Yep, lots of driving. I could see myself keeping this block and updating the cam and rotating assembly for fitment in the next truck. I hope to get another couple years out of it. By then, a G5 with a flat cam should be available lol.- ajrj
- Post #39
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65RFE to 8HP70 Swap , Lifted Truck Edition!
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Don't come around here much, but here is a ~100,000km follow up. There have been no real issues with the motor or tuning so far. The original trans is holding up fine, although I only tow limited amounts (<5000km) and am careful about full throttle kick downs and locking out the OD gears. A...- ajrj
- Post #37
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Well there really isn't a whole lot more to get to. With the exhaust headers and catless Y pipe tied into the factory muffler and dual exhaust outlet, it was time for the start up. I did two things starting up the new motor, to hopefully help it survive. I prefilled the oil filter prior to...- ajrj
- Post #36
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
There's been a few questions about the intake manifold. I did reuse the stock 5.7l, and it seems to perform fine. One tip for anyone that is pulling their intake manifold, for any reason is to clean, clean, clean the "valley" between where the injectors sit, and the cylinder head. If you don't...- ajrj
- Post #31
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Well for some reason after spending everything I did on the swap, I struggled to pay the extra $400 in shipping (!) for the headers I wanted. Yes I bought the E-bay long tube stainless headers, with the two bolt flange. The shipping was cheap, but took 3 weeks. When I saw them I was impressed...- ajrj
- Post #30
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
I am using the 5.7l intake manifold and injectors, although it is tuned for the 6.4l engine. My truck is a 2012 so it is the older CAN bus ECM, but HP tuners was able to help make it run properly. No State (or Provincial) testing here thankfully. The motors are so similar, I bet if I had the...- ajrj
- Post #29
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Well, I should get back at it, the write up that is. Just to rewind a bit, there was a lot of room getting the original engine out and the new long black in. A couple of things, though. I unbolted the engine mounts from the block, vs from the frame, and it worked well enough. I did end up...- ajrj
- Post #27
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
All good points. I did a complete front end in the truck in the fall, and brakes are a year old. The transmission is next for a swap, but I decided to reuse the starter and alternator, as I might as well "use them up". I did an e-fan conversion, but the steering rack is original. Honestly...- ajrj
- Post #24
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Yeah, The factory part is pricy. I assume because it's complete with gaskets, injectors and throttle body.- ajrj
- Post #19
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
I did. From my armchair research, the flow rates are not that different. It fired right up and ran, but I did download a new map into it before it did more than idle. One advantage of a used 6.4l BGE is you would get it complete with the manifold. There's a lot of people enjoying the 6.4l...- ajrj
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
I'll PM you my number. Thanks- ajrj
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Now, you're going to spoil the ending lol. Chris at Player3 is doing it per your recommendation and help. There was actually a (brief) moment of regret for me, when I struggled to find anyone that will offer tuning in 2022, and I wished I just bought a stock motor. Since I managed to cross the...- ajrj
- Post #13
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Why Buy New? 2012 1500 6.4l install
Back to business :cool: Like I said, I won't bore you guys with the details of the swap, just the lessons learned. The stock 5.7 took me about 12 hours to have it out and on the stand. I pulled the stock oil pan and valve covers, and since my wife was home I couldn't stick them in the...- ajrj
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