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Old 11-24-2003 | 10:54 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knows of the possibility of a Hemi swap. I currently have a 2000 Durango R/T and would like to swap the 5.9 Magnum with the Hemi. I have also heard a rumor that Dodge created a new head for 5.9's that have hemispherical design. Is this true??????
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 01:11 AM
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yes there is a hemi head for the 5.9 though I dont believe its made by dodge...though I will try to find the site again for you.

as for the swap...its always possible...though you will need to fab mounts for it...get the wire harness for the hemi as well as PCM....probably have to get a new tranny or atleast a housing depending on bolt patterns...after all is said and done you would be better off just getting a KB S/C!!!
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 03:58 PM
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Blowing is always good. Thats another option i have looked into but it would be awesome if i good find that top end with the hemi heads for the 5.9. THanks a lot.
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 04:33 PM
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if I remember right thats going to run you about 4 grand...pluss you have to send them your block for them to do the work to it.
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 04:48 PM
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Here ya go man!!! Make that 8 grand LMAO!!!!!


http://www.rodandcustommachines.com/...hemiheads.html
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 08:21 PM
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That conversion will run around eight grand which is kinda steep so either ill get the 5.7 hemi or supercharging. Thanks for the info though.
 
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Old 11-25-2003 | 08:31 PM
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no prob...that price is why I was laughing!! that is so not worth it!!!

Good luck on what you decide...let us know!!!
 
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Old 12-02-2003 | 05:42 AM
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supercharging would be cool, but what will your hp be at after wards? the HEMI starts at 345hp stick a blower on that, that'd be sick.<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">
 
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Old 12-05-2003 | 02:39 AM
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despite the outragous price, you have to admit that the hemi conversion with a big ol' holley or bg carb on top would make a sick engine.</P>


i mean, i would do it.....</P>
 
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Old 12-05-2003 | 05:02 PM
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Yeah its pretty tempting. I am going to try and keepmy eye out for a car thats been totaled and see if i cant pull the engine out of it. That or win the lottery which ever happens first. Have any of you guys seen the Rumble Bee Rams that have the 5.9 with the blower. I believe it has the Kenne Belle roots style blower on it.They clame its close to 500 hp. It is designed bya companycalled Performance West Group.
 



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