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Love my 01 Ram but i want more power. Engine swap?

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Old 07-26-2015, 12:27 AM
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oh lol didn't even see it said ford.
 
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Different engine. didnt realize the last one was a 408 Ford engine. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bpc4083ct
 
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Alright so would this work as i didnt see the last engine was a ford, http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ml...83ct/overview/ and then i have no clue on what to do with transmission. do i need a new transmission or parts or what. Sorry if this is too many questions.
 
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No that one is a LA block, you need a Magnum block. I suggest not worrying about the trans until after you have swapped motors and have it tuned and running good. One thing at a time.
 
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Alright thanks. I sent Hughes a email for a quote on 360-408 stroker kit to get 400-450hp. the kits are around 1500-2k USD. Thanks for the help.
 
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I can tell your in a big hurry to get a motor but this is something you can't rush. I'd do a month worth of homework before I order anything. Super chargers and turbos are also a option to look at. I personally think a super charger is easier to equipt. But any type of added boost needs heavy internals. Personally I'd build your 360 block bullet proof and add a super charger
 
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Could pony up the green for a Hemi Engine/Transmission swap and tuning...

Even the early 3rd Gen Hemi's were putting out around 345HP.
 
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Alright thanks. I sent Hughes a email for a quote on 360-408 stroker kit to get 400-450hp. the kits are around 1500-2k USD. Thanks for the help.

Again, slow down and do you homework, there are other Vendors out there than just Hughes....

Whatever you do, don't use an Eagle CAST crank...Their Forged cranks are fine, I run one in the 408 in my Dakota, it sees 7000 every pass.

Check out Campbell Enterprises
http://www.campbellenterprises.com/e...troker-kit.htm

Richard, owner of Hipotek is a great source of knowledge, and he can get anything Hughes has, I've bought a lot from him...
http://stores.hi-potek.com/360-408-stroker-kit/

And the HP numbers you are tossing out better be crank, not RWHP.
 

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Procharger makes a kit for the hemi if u go that route. Their stating 450+hp . With just super charger running 6psi and injectors. The whole kit is super easy. Everything is bolt on and kit includes injectors supercharger.intercooler. and all the pipes and bracket for everything. Basically a 2 hour project
 
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Procharger makes a kit for the hemi if u go that route. Their stating 450+hp . With just super charger running 6psi and injectors. The whole kit is super easy. Everything is bolt on and kit includes injectors supercharger.intercooler. and all the pipes and bracket for everything. Basically a 2 hour project

And a year to swap in the Hemi first..LOL

That's a big time learning curve, OP's best bet is a mild 408.
 


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