Ok as some of u no I got a 02 1500 4.7 qc 2wd n the timing chain is bout to go. So I was thinking of doing a engine swap since it has nearly 225000 on it. Only thing is I can't decide on wat engine. Should I stick with the 4.7 but get a block n build it with performance parts or go with a hemi, maybe a different motor all together, maybe put a cummins in it lol. Just would like some ideas on wat to do, wat would u do if u could chose wat motor to put in ur truck???

 

id def go with a hemi, more power and same if not better mpg. and i lol'ed at the cummins thought, id KILL to have a cummins, but dont have the cash for that right now haha.

 

You can buy a lower mileage complate Hemi drop-in with trans bolted, wiring and PCM for around $3k off Ebay. You'll want to pick up a 2005-older model as the newer 06+ has tipm for electronics and won't function properly in your truck.

 

Hemi all day eyerday!

 

Oh but some people find it sketchy of a engine doesn't match the vin though don't know if that matters to you

 

well if i put a new motor in my truck id put a 5.9l cummins haha but then i gotta get a dana axle and blah blah. If you got the money and time 6.1 hemi all day!

 

Way more reinforcement and parts needed. Be cheaper and easier in end to buy an already equipt diesel.

6.1L Hemi..pricey. They're like $9k used. Not really worth triple the cost. You'd be cheaper buying a set of performance heads and having a custom tune on a 5.7L. You'd be around half the cost and almost the same power output.

 

haha yeah need a whole new front end and more im guessin haha, well he never had a price range set lol!

 

My price range is bout 4500-5000

 

Just don't put in another 4.7 lol