There is a local guy selling a 2002 1500 extended cab that had a bad motor in it. I'm hoping I can rebuild his original motor (though it seems to be scattered among mechanic and machine shops). I have a couple questions:

1) I've read that the heads on these 4.7's are "unable" to be worked on the majority of the time.

Is this true or are people just not taking their heads to the right people with the right machines?

2) also, if I can't rebuild this one...which engine years will work without having to rewire a bunch of crap or a new ecu?

3) if it previously had bent valves....is it safe to assume the heads are probably cracked? I thought these were non interference, so jot sure how they got bent.

Thanks for the help.


PS. Anybody happen to have a set of heads, how much?

 

Are these forums dead or do people really not know?

 

I'm in the don't know category.


SJ03

 

you should be talking to machine shops... several..

the HOT ROD types now (remaining ones) work at custom shops...
do not give that type of information freely...

my opinion.

I used to do lots of hot rod engine stuff.. I do not mess with computer controlled engines.
only repair back to stock..