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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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i have a 92 with a 5.2 in it and i was wondering how many people on here have done a 5.9 swap? and if it is worth the money to do it?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I have! Yes it was worth it to me. Very easy! Just remove and install the 5.9. Get a complete 5.9 from the injectors (and plugs) to the flywheel to the crankshaft pulley. Use your sensors and all.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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thanks, the wiring and **** is the same right?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Just use your wires and sensors.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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The 5.2 and 5.9 were balanced different, so be sure to use the 5.9's flexplate (or flywheel if manual).
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 95_318SLT
The 5.2 and 5.9 were balanced different, so be sure to use the 5.9's flexplate (or flywheel if manual).
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Will he need a 5.9 ecu then too?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dbilik
Will he need a 5.9 ecu then too?
No he doen't need it, the 5.2 computer can run the 5.9 just fine.

But to get 100% out of the 5.9 then yes it is needed.

I have my 5.2 mopar high performance computer running my 5.9. I would say maybe I'm getting 98% or higher out of my 5.9. Just 1 or 2HP.
 
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