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Old 03-09-2009, 07:41 PM
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well im looking to do a hemi swap in my 2000 quad cab dakota and baught a 04 5.7 with computers and harness.

now i have seen the 4wd guys have to modify the oil pan to clear but will it clear in a 2wd.

and also any one on here complete this swap?? that could answer a few of my questions?
 
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Old 03-09-2009, 07:47 PM
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you might be the first on here to do it...
but i think you will have to mod the pan still to fit in a 2wd
 
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i dont mind modifying it, just worried it might sacrifice the engine.

also my truck is stock floored to room is tighter
 
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ah...



HOLY FICK DO I KNOW YOU?
lol you on cd?

omg omgomg you gotta put pics up please!!!
 
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really i think i remember you.
you got the white or grey ext cab?
 
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ill post pics as i get them.

you likely know my truck but i havent worked on it in a long time had some rough times. lost my g/f to a drunk driver. ended up selling my shop and well just started to get back to working on my projects again.
 
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Originally Posted by batman13
omg omgomg you gotta put pics up please!!!
one of them spells i hear talk about
 
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oh thats rough dude,
at least you're getting back into it, some guys just spiral till they go nuts
 
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and my trucks a quad cab, with longer 6' bed on it completly shaved in primmer with some stuff i cant really share till its out for this show season
 
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one of them spells i hear talk about
you dont understand,
hes BD'd...22's son...
even without the body on...i bow to thee...hahaha
 


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