Will a Durango or Ram van engine fit in my Ram 1500? Mine is a 98 1500 4x4 5.2, I've seen some wrecked vans for sale, not sure what other Dodge vehicles I could get an engine from that will fit in my truck?

 

I don't know about the Durango but the van has their starter on the opposite side I think. And the Durango's are a 5.9 aren't they? If you change to a 5.9 you will have to get a tuner from Hemifever and flash your computer so that it will run better. Also you need to make sure you get the flex plate from the 5.9. A 5.2 is internally balanced and the 5.9 is externally balanced.


Do a search on engine swaps for more information.

 

Durango's came with both 5.2 and 5.9 and a 3.9 as some would have the v8 emblem and some don't. Guessing a durango would have same configuration as the rams. Keep picking brains.

 

they will both bolt in no problem assuming they are both 5.2s the vans do have the starters on the other side but that is a matter of the trans bell housing not engine block.

 

What do they do with the oil filter on the vans? Isn't it on the opposite side from the starter?

 

if i remember correctly is it not just a relocation line?


i forgot to mention the engine has to be a 318 with y in the vin

 

I am putting a Durango engine in my truck. So far the only differences I've found is the oil pan is slightly different so you have to be sure to get an oil pickup for a Durango, and the durangos only use one coolant sensor unlike the rams that use two. You will have to drill and tap a hole for the other sensor.

 

the rams have 1 or 2 sensors depending on the years 94-96 used 2 97-01 used 1. that will be your only difference.


CHEERS.

 

or just swap intakes,if you still have the old engine,also will be a good time to replace the plenum gasket as well...