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Old 01-29-2011, 11:54 AM
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so ive been looking into swapping my v6 for a v8 4.7, does anyone know where i can get a 4.7 mopar crate engine?
 
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a 4.7 isnt a hemi, 5.7's are. if you have the 3.9 just swap in a 5.9. much easier.
 
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See Dakota Hemi Swap ..With Pics...Thread..It will show you how and give some advice..You might not want to do it after you see what I went through This swap is not for the week, tool less or people with no patients..
BUT IT's well worth it when it's done...
 
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okay, are the mounts different for the 4.7? i just need to know where to get the actual engine, ove decided i just want a v8 instead of moding my v6. lol
i looked on mopars site, but they dont have crate engines for sale. i have a 98 2wd
 
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Yes, the motor mounts,and even the location of the mounts are different just about any motor you change to is goimg to have different mounts,Swap to a Hemi,, You wont be disapointed..
 
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well you have a 98 so you have a 3.9 v6, doing a 5.9 swap will save you lots of time and work. 5.7 hemi is great but lots is needed to get it done right a lot more work for a hemi than a 5.9. Im perfectly happy with my stock 5.2 its got all the power I need though a 5.9 would be nice.
 
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Ramguy makes a good point -there's nothing wrong with a 360 Dodge fuel injected Motor. It would give your 98 some go-go-fo show..You can find them reasonably priced and performance parts are cheaper than 4.7 or Hemi Motors..
My Motto:hp=$$..But there's no replacement for displacement..Go big or go home..
 
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Originally Posted by HemiDak-Quad
Ramguy makes a good point -there's nothing wrong with a 360 Dodge fuel injected Motor. It would give your 98 some go-go-fo show..You can find them reasonably priced and performance parts are cheaper than 4.7 or Hemi Motors..
My Motto:hp=$$..But there's no replacement for displacement..Go big or go home..
in that case throw a 8.0 v10 in it
 
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If Im taking the time to fit in a big motor is sure as hell aint going to be no v10 its going to be a 5.9 cummins baby!!
 
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Originally Posted by HemiDak-Quad
My Motto:hp=$$..But there's no replacement for displacement..Go big or go home..

Amen brotha
 


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