Hu Guys, I need some advice, I drive a 98 dodge 1500. v-6 5 speed. Want to swap in an old mercedes 3 litre diesel, any advice appreciated

 

The Ram guys should be able to help you more. I'll transfer your thread over there. Good luck, it sounds like a great idea.

 

you wanna do what? uuuummmmm wow... well the first thing that comes to mind... motor mounts, tranny/driveshift issues,,, is it 4X4? if so that front drive shaft will have to modified.. needless to say the computer .. holy crap that would be anightmare.. the wiring would also be a headache from hell...

it would be a fun project....costly.. but fun id geuss

i know im missing ALOT .. im sure other fellas will chime in and let you know what i forgot..

better off trading it for a CTD

 

CTD are on the way OUT. Just wait two years and buy a new ram. Since Daimlar bought Mercades they have been using the mercades diesel in the Freightliners and will soon be putting them in the Rams. We have the Freights with them and they are awesome to say the least. Put mine up against one with a Cummins and theres no dought that the mercades motors are better, Smooth quiet more power. I can pull a hill and gain speed fully loaded. I have pushed the others up rt 62 which is a steady incline for about 2 miles or have just left them behind. So like I said if you are set on a Mercades motor just hold on a few and get a new one because the swap would more then likely cost the same.

 

DC bought mercedies? where the hell was i? i guess i didnt get that memo!

 

Daimler-Benz AG was a German manufacturer of motor vehicles and engines, founded on May 1, 1924 by the merger of Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft.

It is best known for its Mercedes-Benz automobile brand; it also created a notable series of aircraft engines during World War II.

In 1998 Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler Corporation and formed DaimlerChrysler AG.

 

I think that's what he was questioning They didn't buy Mercedes...the companies merged. But it was more like Mercedes bought Chrysler. [&:]

Either way, I don't think you'll see a Mercedes diesel replace the Cummins under the hood of the Ram anytime soon. Chrysler knows it has a good deal with Cummins...and a HUGE loyal fanbase of owners as well as people who wished they could own one. Not to mention it's the only light truck available with a real heavy duty/big rig diesel motor.