01 ram 1500 5.9 swap with manual trans
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I'm interested in purchasing a 01 ram 1500 with a 5 speed. Only thing is I have been told they are only avaliable with thev5.2. What would be involved with swapping a 5.9 in it.I have one from a 97 1500 and have the computer but it's for a auto trans. Thanks for the help
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The engine would be a direct drop in. The 97 electronics won't work though, too much changed in 98. You would just need to get your current computer flashed for the larger engine, and be sure to use a flywheel for the 5.9, as it is externally balanced, and the 5.2 flywheel won't work. (internally balanced.)
Keep in mind, there is a REASON the NV3500 (trans in your truck) never came behind the 5.9......
Keep in mind, there is a REASON the NV3500 (trans in your truck) never came behind the 5.9......
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The engine would be a direct drop in. The 97 electronics won't work though, too much changed in 98. You would just need to get your current computer flashed for the larger engine, and be sure to use a flywheel for the 5.9, as it is externally balanced, and the 5.2 flywheel won't work. (internally balanced.)
Keep in mind, there is a REASON the NV3500 (trans in your truck) never came behind the 5.9......
Keep in mind, there is a REASON the NV3500 (trans in your truck) never came behind the 5.9......
Last edited by Minitruck51; 08-20-2024 at 04:35 PM.
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Yeah i get why it never came with a 5.9. The nv3500 isnt built for alot of abuse. But its just gonna be a tow pig for my cavalier ministock. So not really gonna get beat on if i get it. Where is a good place to have a computer reflashed for the 5.9l ? Also will the 97 5.9l work with a differently flashed computer? Are the sensors and hook ups gonna be the same
Dealer should be able to flash the PCM for you, but, if you can't convince them to do so, HemiFever, or Flyin' Ryan can get you a tune, (and a tuner) to flash it yourself.
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