so im considering buying the 08 4.7 intake manifold for my 07 4.7 dakota. has anyone attempted this? what should i know before i do the swap?

 

I wouldn't foresee any problems swapping the intake manifolds, since they're basically the same engine. I would also contact Dodge and ask them; they'd probably be able to give you more information about it.

 

If you are going through the trouble of switching the manifolds out you might as well throw some h.o. cams in while you got it off.

 

You might want to do some in depth research before dropping any coin on it.

From everything I've heard and seen, the ONLY thing that carried over from the 07 to 08 engine was the block. I do know for a fact that the cylinder heads are a completely different configuration from the last GEN of Dakotas (including 2 plugs per cylinder). The intake is also different, at least appearance-wise. So, I seriously doubt that the manifolds will swap out.

Unless you've got confirmation from a reputable source that they have the same intake port layout, bolt pattern, etc I'd say this is a no go. But then I've been wrong b4.

 

it says airram has adapters for the 08 manifold to fit on any 4.7 from 99-07 but the adapters are $325.00.

 

Thats rediculous

 

i was gonna say you need adapter plates to make it fit i was gonna do this but i personally dont think worth the money just my 2 cents

 

yea i know i need the adaptor plates but what about the gaskets? and if i am getting more air into the engine won't i need a tune? thanks lmrjason, candiandodge, halmotors, and hendrixx324...

 

I don't think a tune is necessary for just changing out the intake manifold. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but changing to the 08 manifold isn't going to force more air into the engine just make the path for the air shorter and a little less resistant. From what I have read, the 08 manifold doesnt make much of a difference in hp until you are turning 5000rpms anyway. And I think the adapter plates and gaskets should come together.

 

The adapter plates are to convert your older style throttle body to fit the new style mounting point. The manifold itself should bolt right in, with the exception of I believe EGR stuff possibly being in the way. It will move your power higher into the RPM range if I am not mistaken.

Sorry if any of this is wrong. It's all from memory after reading the AIR Ram conversion threads in various places around the interwebs. I was never too concerned with memorizing it all since mine came factory installed