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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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can I swap out a 3.7 for a 4.7 without doing any changes? I am thinking of finding a 4.7 to rebuild as a project then yank out my 3.7... will it bolt up to my existing transmission? do I need a new computer? or anything else?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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I'm also thinking if doing this! Either a 4.7 or a hemi, either one is going to require a little elbow grease. Let me know how yours goes! Good luck
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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I think you need to replace the transmission, PCM, and engine wiring harness, and maybe more, if im correct, the 3.7 and 4.7 Transmissions are different.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrwhatshisname
can I swap out a 3.7 for a 4.7 without doing any changes? I am thinking of finding a 4.7 to rebuild as a project then yank out my 3.7... will it bolt up to my existing transmission? do I need a new computer? or anything else?

You'll need a new EVERYTHING essentially. Tranny...engine...etc..etc.

Sell it and get a 4.7 truck instead.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 01:58 AM
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Charlie is correct. The transmissions are different. The transmission on the V6 cannot handle the power/output of the V8.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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ok. I will just rebuild a 3.7 then. I was hoping I could swap easily.
 
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