97 1500 5.9 360ci
what do i have to know about buying a used one will any year up to 01 fit?
will tranny bolt up?
any knowlage about a change would be helpfull
i have changed engines before im a aircraft mech in the USAF

thanks

 

i guss no body knows

 

It seems that all second gens share the same engines and bolt configurations on the bellhousing. I'd say it definatly do-able but you may run into small changes such as sensor connectors or wire colours as they change sometimes with engine revisions. Probably easier if you're swapping in the same size engine. I could be wrong but this has been my experience with Mopars.

 

A 360 is a 360. Bolts are good. Only thing you need to check are periffials, but if you use your old intake you should be good with exception of block sensors. If you get a haynes manual, it will show what the 1997 came with, and what the replacement engine came with. Then, say you bought a 2001 engine, you will have to do further research to see if the newer sensors will send the proper signal to your older computer.

Sorry so vague. Hope this helps some.

 

Not true. The V10 and Diesel motors have a pattern that's different from the 318/360 pattern. The v6 pattern might be different as well. I'm not sure, as I've never really researched or read about the v6 Rams. I've never even seen one in person [>:]

But in this situation, you should be fine as far as things bolting up.

 

I think the detail I forgot there was 'V8' [sm=youreright.gif].

 

So as long as i get a 97 everything is "plug and play"
that is what i meant is up to what year is plug and play ?

 

any more comments the truck wil be here wensday and i think im going to order a long block from atk engines they have the best warrenty and price

 

So i guess nobody is know about an engine change

 

What else do you exactly want to know?

If you want direct plug n play, 96 & 97 are your best years. Things changed a lot in 98 as far as engine control & electronics, and 94 & 95 seem to be bastard years where they were trying different things with their motors. 94/95 should work but there MIGHT be some issues.