2.7 swap

jdwill13 · #1 04-04-2007, 02:56 PM

I have a 2001 Status ESwith a 2.7. Just recently the engine gave way at 130,000. I have read all the bad stuff about these engines and have have priced them (expensive). Is there any other engine I could swap in to replace the 2.7. I really dont want to put another "sludgemonster" in it. I have found some 3.0s below $1000. Let me know.

Jeremy

This ad is not displayed to registered and logged-in members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Dodge Forums!

tomthedog · #2 04-07-2007, 07:15 AM

i have an 02 with a 2.7. what let go in the motor?

jdwill13 · #3 04-09-2007, 01:16 PM

It blew a headgasket and filled the crankcase with water. It welded the bearings to the crank. Spun every bearing in the journals.

Jeremy

BloodRed · #4 04-09-2007, 05:04 PM

The 3.0 will not work. The 3.0 came in the Stratus Coupe's not sedans. The Stratus Coupe is made by Mitsubishi not Dodge, so completely different engine makers. I have heard of a local shop around me that will replace the 2.7 in the Sedan's with a 3.5. I haven't looked into this since I have a Coupe.

jdwill13 · #5 04-09-2007, 05:47 PM

Yeah I found that info about the Mitsu right after I posted the thread. I have heard of the swap on the Intrepid but not on a Stratus. I heard the 2.7 in the Stratus is different than the Intrepid. So if the 2.7 from an Intrepid will not fit the Status then the 3.5 probably wont either right? I dont know. Are the 2003 and later 2.7s OK? I do not want to put another lemon in there. And I definitely dont a repo on my credit.

Jeremy