4.7L to 5.2L conversion

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04-18-2013 | 12:26 AM

Blacknights

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4.7L to 5.2L conversion

My 4.7L is about to die after a 1/4 million miles. I kind of want a conversion to 5.2L crate engine. Is it possible?

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04-18-2013 | 12:27 AM

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Or is it cheaper to buy an older dakota and put a new crate engine in?

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04-18-2013 | 12:45 AM

00DakDan

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Why not put a new engine in your current ride?

One problem with the 5.2 swap is that it didn't exist in '01. You'd have to swap harnesses and get a custom flash based on the 5.9 PCM.

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04-18-2013 | 02:09 AM

Dakota Greg

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5.7 hemi swap would be easier with a 04? ram/durango right?

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04-18-2013 | 06:47 AM

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Well I was thinking new engine but I'm stuck on how to put a hemi in. I dont know quite how to and what the price is. I'd love a hemi though

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04-18-2013 | 07:26 AM

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The HEMI swap isn't too bad depending on the model and whether or not its a 4x4. I'm just finishing the swap on my 02 4x4 Sport and I'm loving it so far!

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04-18-2013 | 10:24 AM

DakCC4x4

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Yeah read up on some of the Hemi swap threads before you decide. IMO I think it would be dumb to go back to "old technology" for the same amount of work possibly.

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