1998 Ram Engine Swap?
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1998 Ram Engine Swap?
Alright everyone I need some help here. I have a 98 Ram with the 239 3.9 V6 right now and I just bought a 318 5.2 V8 motor out of a 96 Ram. So like I stated I have the motor, now all I'm looking for is a list of EVERYTHING ELSE I need. Thanks.
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If you do a search, you'll see how much work it is. As you stated, this question has already been asked many times.
The 5 speed should bolt up fine, as some Rams came with the 318 5.2L V8 and the 5 speed from the factory.
The 5 speed should bolt up fine, as some Rams came with the 318 5.2L V8 and the 5 speed from the factory.
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You should be able to keep your 5 speed. May have to do some changes to bolt it up to the 318 but should work fine. Everything else outta be plug n play. I guess you would need the engine wire harness too ? And possibly different engine mounts? not sure on this...someone else will chime in...
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PCM.
Engine wiring harness.
Maybe some exhaust work.
Harness needs to be from the SAME year truck, with a V-8, and manual trans. So does the PCM.
Engine mounts.
Bell Housing.
Flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing. (if you are RIGHT there, replace 'em.)
Radiator?
Fan shroud?
Numerous other little parts that you will find/break along the way.
Engine wiring harness.
Maybe some exhaust work.
Harness needs to be from the SAME year truck, with a V-8, and manual trans. So does the PCM.
Engine mounts.
Bell Housing.
Flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing. (if you are RIGHT there, replace 'em.)
Radiator?
Fan shroud?
Numerous other little parts that you will find/break along the way.