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    6 speed tranny swap?

    I have a 98 1500 5.9 4x4. Can I swap the old 4 speed automatic out with a 6 speed automatic? If so, what tranny would I use?
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    5.9 Magnum question.

    I have a 98 4x4 Ram and the engine threw a rod. It's hard to find other rams, but I'm finding plenty of dakotas, durangos, and Cherokees. Can the 5.9 be swapped from any of these?
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    Same year 5.9 engine swap

    I have a 99 Ram 1500 5.9. My engine blew last year and I'm finally able to get around to replacing the engine. What all do I need to replace it? I'll have the long block from a salvaged ram. What all do I need to worry about? What else should I do? I'll be replacing the Plenum with the Hughes...
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    99 5.9 engine - 01 5.9 engine. Questions

    My truck threw a rod and I was gonna just pull a 99 5.9 but I found an 01 5.9 with amazing compression ranges and low miles. What all do I need, to be able to swap to the 01? I know there are some things that need to be swapped with it, but don't know what any of them are. Also, since I will...
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    5.9 Mag swap to 5.7 Hemi. What do i need to know?

    My 5.9 threw a rod (not so bulletproof :biggun:) and I was going to get a junkyard engine to replace it, but then I started thinking about just swapping to a Hemi. Any ever done this? What will I need to replace with it?
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    Replacing engine. What to do while the engine is out?

    I have a 99 1500 5.9 Magnum. I going to be pulling my blown engine out on a few weeks and I'm wanting to know what kind of mods should I do while the engine is out. And that would require it to be out or are just easier with it out of the way. Just want a general list of things I could do while...
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    Truck threw a rod. New engine or new truck?

    I have a 99 1500 4x 4with the 5.9. It threw a rod through the engine. I paid 1500 for it and have another 1500 in replacement parts in it. Should I go ahead and buy another engine or just give it up? The truck has 235K miles. No slipping in the trans.
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    2.5 Alti vs my 5.9 and I lost?

    I've got a 99 1500 5.9 and I got passed by a 2.5 Altima (no mods). My pedal was to the floor and I was still no match for the Alti. The Alti is a few hundred pounds lighter, but I also (Should) have 70+ hp on it. Plenum gasket replaced and new cat back exhaust, new plugs/wires, new...
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    USB Tuner?!

    Anyone try to use the OBD II to USB cable to tune your truck? Would it actually work? ELM327 USB Cable http://www.amazon.com/HDE-ELM-327-Diagnostics-Cable/dp/B004B7PSA0
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    Costum intake?!

    Forgive the repeat thread. The only one I found was dead and didn't have the answers that I needed. I'm looking to build custom intake on my 99 RAM 5.9. Everything is pretty much easy to find and put together, the only thing I can't find is the part that connects to the throttle body. Thank you...
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    Don't know what to do, please help

    My 99 RAM 1500 5.9 Magnum has Champion 3436 platinum plugs in it. I ordered new plugs, same part number and they are much smaller. No shop had the plugs I need! Someone please help!
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    Using bigger/fatter Sparkplugs?

    While shopping for sparkplugs for my 1999 RAM 1500 5.9 Mag, I noticed that none the plugs from the auto parts stores or the OEM plugs from the dealer were the right size. My truck has Champion 3436 Platinum plugs, which are fatter than the others. My question is... How would fatter plugs fit and...
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    So confused. Please help!!!

    While shopping for sparkplugs for my 1999 RAM 1500 5.9 Mag, I noticed that none the plugs from the auto parts stores or the OEM plugs from the dealer were the right size. My truck has Champion 3436 Platinum plugs, which are fatter than the others. My question is... How would fatter plugs fit and...
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    New to the Ram life

    Bought my first Ram (first truck in general...) today. Figured I would join a forum for it. 1999 Ram V8 Magnum 5.9L. Old and has a lot of miles. Where should I start in terms or preventative maintenance? I know I have to replace a ujoint, the valve cover gaskets, and tail light assemblies...

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