Engine Swap

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Aug 7, 2018 | 10:48 AM

wgcarlso

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From: Edm AB

Engine Swap

Hi
Anyone here heard of or know of someone swapping out a 4.7L to the 5.9L ??
Looking at doing this to my 03 Dakota.

Aug 7, 2018 | 10:52 AM

jkeaton

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If you search this section, there are plenty of threads on the subject already.

Aug 7, 2018 | 03:09 PM

HeyYou

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More work than it's worth. 5.9 won't bolt to your trans either.

Aug 7, 2018 | 09:01 PM

magnethead

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyYou

More work than it's worth. 5.9 won't bolt to your trans either.

^That

Requires new transmission, driveshaft, engine, motor mounts, computer, wiring harness, A/C hoses and lines, among other things.

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