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Old 01-07-2008, 08:56 PM
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ok i have some questions i need answered i have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 4.7 L v8 and my boss just rolled his 2004 srt-10 ram he offered me the truck as a bonus for my plumbing sales this month but my question is can i put the srt-10 motor in my 2004 dodge ram 1500? please lmk asap.


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Bob, I believe that it can be done. But you will need the engine, transmission, all wiring for both and the powertrain control module. There may be a few other things that you will need and I am sure others will jump in with advice......
 
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If he is giving you the srt10 leave it in their. Even though the engine will fit there will be problems down the road that will nickel and dime you.
 
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yeah save your time...take the truck and part it out, make some money off it.....what color is it anyways? lol
 
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Not worth the trouble. Lots more to the SRT than the engine/tranny. You would want the entire drivetrain, computer system,suspension (including steering), brakes and cooling system. Then at that point you would have somewhat of a safe truck, but still missing the interior, wheels, tires, hood, bumpers and ground effects, which I will assume is mostly a loss.

I would pull the interior out of it(if not blood stained)and put it in your truck and sell of the other parts for whatever you can get. If the engine/tranny is good you should be able to get 8K give or take a few.

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Don't forget, if the truck was rolled there is a chance of engine damage also if it ran upside down due to oil issues. I have always been told to never buy an engine out of a rollover vehicle because you never know how long it ran upside down.
 
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There is always a chance you are gonna take one unuseable truck and add one useable truck and end up with two unuseable trucks when all is said and done...
 
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ok i have some questions i need answered i have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 4.7 L v8 and my boss just rolled his 2004 srt-10 ram he offered me the truck as a bonus for my plumbing sales this month but my question is can i put the srt-10 motor in my 2004 dodge ram 1500? please lmk asap.


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How generous! "Here -- as a reward for exceptional service, have a wrecked truck." The other posters are correct -- forget moving the motor. Part that puppy out and enjoy the cash. If the wheels are healthy, you can probably get a grand for them? Seats, as well. I presume the hood is a write-off, but maybe not. It might produce several thousand $ over time. Better yet, "Boss -- tell you what... how 'bout $5K cash, and YOU part it out?"
 
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well the truck starts and runs smooth still moves but has flat tires i just need to know if its possible and interior firs cuz i already installed the motor is next so let me know if it works



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it's possible if you want to invest the time and money to do it...personally, if you want a srt-10 then fix the wrecked one you have or part it out and sell your truck and then go buy one....too much work for somethin like that
 



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