If your that set on retrofitting a 4.7 into something,
buy a pt cruiser and dump it into that. Probably wont cost much more
either.
Boog
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: DML Digest V4 #4247
> Wiring harnesses, exhaust manifolds or headers, y-pipe and TCM
> (transmission computer, unless you get a stick) as well. Double-check on
> your accessories. May need to swap the front springs or torsion bars (2wd
> vs. 4wd) as well for the extra weight.
>
> There was a small front-end frame change for 2000 which may have been to
> accommodate the 4.7 - I don't know if you can retro-fit or rework things
to
> make that work.
>
> This will probably be a bigger deal than a V6 to 318, v6 to 360 or 218 to
> 360 swap because the engines are so very different.
>
> CashDudeHomie wrote:
>
> > Hey I am interested in swapping a 4.7 into my 98 V6. What do you think I
> > will need besides the engine, mounts, transmission, PCM, and fan shroud?
> > All of the accessories bolt up I think. And has anyone done this swap.
> > Any responses will be greatly appreciated. I hope to pick up the parts
> > when income tax comes in in 3 months. Thanks!
>
> --
> -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
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> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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