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If your thinking lift and larger tires then I'd be thinking Hemi. Although there are lifted 4.7 guys out there.
Search this section, there are literally hundreds of posts from guys with 4.7s asking about how hard it would be to drop in a Hemi engine, but I defy you to find one post from one guy with a Hemi asking about going to a 4.7.
I'm not dead-panning the 4.7 and don't wanna offend any 4.7 owners but all things considered, there is no reason not to buy the Hemi engine (hell, I have one in my Grand Cherokee - although it's a good 1500 lbs. lighter than even a base pickup).
In my area there is about a $1000 difference between 4.7 and 5.7 all other things being about the same on '03-'06 trucks. Difference can be as high as $2000 on newer trucks.
Search this section, there are literally hundreds of posts from guys with 4.7s asking about how hard it would be to drop in a Hemi engine, but I defy you to find one post from one guy with a Hemi asking about going to a 4.7.
I'm not dead-panning the 4.7 and don't wanna offend any 4.7 owners but all things considered, there is no reason not to buy the Hemi engine (hell, I have one in my Grand Cherokee - although it's a good 1500 lbs. lighter than even a base pickup).
In my area there is about a $1000 difference between 4.7 and 5.7 all other things being about the same on '03-'06 trucks. Difference can be as high as $2000 on newer trucks.
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If your thinking lift and larger tires then I'd be thinking Hemi. Although there are lifted 4.7 guys out there.
Search this section, there are literally hundreds of posts from guys with 4.7s asking about how hard it would be to drop in a Hemi engine, but I defy you to find one post from one guy with a Hemi asking about going to a 4.7.
I'm not dead-panning the 4.7 and don't wanna offend any 4.7 owners but all things considered, there is no reason not to buy the Hemi engine (hell, I have one in my Grand Cherokee - although it's a good 1500 lbs. lighter than even a base pickup).
In my area there is about a $1000 difference between 4.7 and 5.7 all other things being about the same on '03-'06 trucks. Difference can be as high as $2000 on newer trucks.
Search this section, there are literally hundreds of posts from guys with 4.7s asking about how hard it would be to drop in a Hemi engine, but I defy you to find one post from one guy with a Hemi asking about going to a 4.7.
I'm not dead-panning the 4.7 and don't wanna offend any 4.7 owners but all things considered, there is no reason not to buy the Hemi engine (hell, I have one in my Grand Cherokee - although it's a good 1500 lbs. lighter than even a base pickup).
In my area there is about a $1000 difference between 4.7 and 5.7 all other things being about the same on '03-'06 trucks. Difference can be as high as $2000 on newer trucks.
I know rust was mentioned. I live in North Carolina, that shouldn't be a big deal should it?
Thanks again, you all have been great help!
#13
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Georgia/East Florida
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I kind of get the feeling that I should spend a little more on a hemi and enjoy it more than regret getting a 4.7 and try a swap. You all have been more then helpful. Now I wait for my insurance settlement to be decided, and I guess I'll be picking a truck out.
I know rust was mentioned. I live in North Carolina, that shouldn't be a big deal should it?
Thanks again, you all have been great help!
I know rust was mentioned. I live in North Carolina, that shouldn't be a big deal should it?
Thanks again, you all have been great help!