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jon@dakota-truck.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 4:32 PM
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Subject: Re: DML: 5.7 Hemi measurements
"Jeff Durling" <jdurling@bellsouth.net> wrote:
: Does anybody know where I can find the measurements of the block of
the
: 5.7 Hemi and the 5.2 Magnum? Also, just to clarify, the tranny that it
: uses is based on a case form a previous tranny form the magnum
engines?
I can't help with the engine measurements, but I remember reading
that
the tranny is the same bolt pattern as used on the 4.7. (Which is
different
than the Magnum) So, an NV3500 or an auto behind the 4.7 should bolt up
to the HEMI.
: The reason I am thinking this is I am considering that as a swap in a
: Gen II dak. I read an article about a year ago right before it was put
: in the Ram that Mopar Performance was planning on offering this in a
: crate version along with a universal harness and computer like they do
: the viper engine. It was one of the Mopar mags but I don't remember
: which one.
I seem to recall something along the same lines. I read in either
Mopar Action or Mopar Muscle that the magazine is doing a Cuda built
to today's standards, with upgraded brakes, drivetrain, etc.
Apparently,
DC promised them the first HEMI crate motor off the line.
: I just think that this engine, even in nearly stock 345hp form, would
be
: a screamer in the lighter Gen II dak. My biggest concern is depth but
: the one I looked at didn't look like it would be a problem. It
actually
: looked more compact to me then the 5.2/ 5.9 magnum. If that's true it
: would be a great engine for the roomy engine bay of this truck.
Yep, the GenII/HEMI should be a nice combo. And shouldn't be too
big of a deal in a GenII - if a 440 will fit, that little HEMI should
too. :-) Sounds like a nice project! (I love spending other people's
money.) ;-)
---Jon-
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I agree with what Bob said about the firewall clearance with the GenIII. When I had mine even the 4.7 was tight. I do believe it will fit in the GenII. That article you mentioned sounds familiar. I don't think it was the same article due since the 'cuda was involved and the one I read was nothing more than a page with a picture of the engine at the top. I know it was at least a year ago. I am not ready to do this but as I get information I sure could get my ducks lined up to do it.
Another reason I like the GenII for this swap is since the gauges and such are still mechanical for the most part I wouldn't have to woryy about having problems with them not working due to the Hemi's PCM not being compatible. Basically wiring would be much worse than on other engine swaps out there. I little worse than putting a new engine in a classic car but not too much worse (yes, I know these are work to do but in the world of custom cars if the measurements are close this wouldn't be a terrible project to take on with some good preplanning).
Jeff Durling
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