Help, I’m confused and so is my mechanic

[StageCoach99]

First time poster, so bare with me,

So I have an 07 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi. I guess

I recently fixed the exhaust manifold bolts that everyone and their mom seem to have issues with, so I did a VIN look up for my dodge and it’s Registered as a 4.7 L Flex. So I bought all the right hardware for that model, when I tore into it I quickly realized the gasket and the bolts didn’t match at all. So upon further inspection I found out it was indeed a 5.7 hemi. Its always had the badges and engine cover stating that but I thought it was just for show. I then had to make a trip to buy the correct bolt kit for the 5.7L manifold (inconvenient, but obviously necessary)

So i had my buddy who’s a dodge mechanic look into it and he says it for sure came from the factory that way, I guess the engine mounts and other telltail signs were the indicators on that.

So I guess my question is, has anyone else had this come up or seen this? Does this make my truck more unique? I’m fixing to sell it so I’d like to know more details if any questions are raised.

Thanks!

 

[Fishstickz]

My first thought would be a 4.7-5.7 engine swap, but if your friend believes it came from the factory like that, might've been a cab swap, or even a messed up vin number (if those even happen)

 

[Ramnewbie]

My first thought would be a 4.7-5.7 engine swap, but if your friend believes it came from the factory like that, might've been a cab swap, or even a messed up vin number (if those even happen)

If it was a cab swap that could explain the vin number. Is vin number displayed anywhere else except on the dash by the windshield?

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[Sbraman]

First time poster, so bare with me,

So I have an 07 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi. I guess

I recently fixed the exhaust manifold bolts that everyone and their mom seem to have issues with, so I did a VIN look up for my dodge and it’s Registered as a 4.7 L Flex. So I bought all the right hardware for that model, when I tore into it I quickly realized the gasket and the bolts didn’t match at all. So upon further inspection I found out it was indeed a 5.7 hemi. Its always had the badges and engine cover stating that but I thought it was just for show. I then had to make a trip to buy the correct bolt kit for the 5.7L manifold (inconvenient, but obviously necessary)

So i had my buddy who’s a dodge mechanic look into it and he says it for sure came from the factory that way, I guess the engine mounts and other telltail signs were the indicators on that.

So I guess my question is, has anyone else had this come up or seen this? Does this make my truck more unique? I’m fixing to sell it so I’d like to know more details if any questions are raised.

Thanks!

My first guess is a DMV/Registration Error. Be careful though, if you are looking to sell it, personally i would tell your local DMV or T&T place that the truck is registered incorrectly BEFORE YOU SELL IT. You could get into a bit of trouble if the buyer isnt a good person, they could get you for an incorrect registration, or claim that they weren't sold what was listed.
IMO it would be kinda cool if the body was swapped, not sure how practical something like that is though haha, but unique nevertheless.

 

[gofishn]

First time poster, so bare with me,

So I have an 07 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi. I guess

I recently fixed the exhaust manifold bolts that everyone and their mom seem to have issues with, so I did a VIN look up for my dodge and it’s Registered as a 4.7 L Flex. So I bought all the right hardware for that model, when I tore into it I quickly realized the gasket and the bolts didn’t match at all. So upon further inspection I found out it was indeed a 5.7 hemi. Its always had the badges and engine cover stating that but I thought it was just for show. I then had to make a trip to buy the correct bolt kit for the 5.7L manifold (inconvenient, but obviously necessary)

So i had my buddy who’s a dodge mechanic look into it and he says it for sure came from the factory that way, I guess the engine mounts and other telltail signs were the indicators on that.

So I guess my question is, has anyone else had this come up or seen this? Does this make my truck more unique? I’m fixing to sell it so I’d like to know more details if any questions are raised.

Thanks!

Pull numbers off of various drive train components and have then checked against that VIN serial number.
It is extremely rare for such an expensive mistake to make it out the door, not impossible but rare.