your truck? you can get a junkyard engine for under $500

 

I found one for 645 with 63,000 on it this morning. Our junk yards are pretty picked apart around here as far as the Rams go.
Next question. That engine is in a '02 ram. Its the same 5.9L as mine but will the ECU and block still hook up right? I know they changed the body style starting in '02 but I'm not sure if they changed the engines at all?

 

I'm fairly confident it will work but the salvage yard should have an interchange book or software program to verify for you. I have a freind who works at one and can check if you need some outside help.. That's a good deal on the motor but try to get some type of warranty..

 

You can go on www.car-part.com and look up the part you want and it will cross reference all the vehicles that you can get that part from. I have never bought anything off them but is an excellent reference when going to a pick a part place.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I'm actually just gonna buy a new vehicle this week and let the truck sit until spring.