I am downloading the manual and have pulled engines before just not out of a dodge

Mine is a 99 4x4 5.9

any tips to help smooth out the r&r would be great

The replacement engine is all there from the pan to the intake mani
minus all accessorys

 

what year is the swap motor?

 

99 i believe I could be wrong

 

ok than u should be good i have a 01 and i put the motor out of an 96 in my truck and still aint got it to crank and its something to do with the electrical system thats y its a good thing to get the same year

 

good to know im gonna start breakin down stuff tomorow and hopefully ill have a pickker by this weekend

 

you can swap any engine as long as they are the same displacement. Just make sure you use the newer intake. The 1996 has the divider.

Other than that, it is nothing different.

 

ok good to know

then ill just have to figure out wich one to sell the dodge or my 94 chev 5.7 with shiftkit

i know it being a doidge forum most will say kill the chevy but its a nice truck just for differnt use

 

 

just by looking at them, sell the chevy. But you will have far less problems.

I used to be a bowtie guy (Camaro) but i bought a 1996 dodge because 1997 Silverados were too expensive at the time (2003). Ever since my 1996, i have been a dodge guy. Mainly because I know these trucks. Once you get to know them, they are just like that bitchy girl you date. She is a bitch half the time, and nice 20% of the time. The other 30% she just ignores you. But you still love her and don't want anything else. Unless a great deal on a cummins comes around.

 

just make sure every sensor is connected. Then you will be fine. The only thing you might need to do isget a different crank position sensor, and cam position sensor for YOUR YEAR of truck. They have different connector tips for different years.

I know...I had to replace my wiring harness when i had a fire under my hood. long story, no fault of the truck.

Or you can just splice so the connectors fit. But make sure that you have all connectors connected, and there will not be a problem. If you have any problems, just snap a quick pic and post here or PM me. I can help with the underhood wiring.