No, I mean financially economical. But if I go diesel, I'll get mileage
as well. A big block was my first 2500 thoughts, then I started to think
creative.
I'd prefer the new 5.7Hemi, but it's really more suited to a GenIII.
Odds are good, more of the newer Ram's wiring would swap over to a GenIII
and just plug in.
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Wyse" <awyse@sw.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 5.7 hemi swap
>
> Just keep watching the sites that sell off the wrecked trucks, some sell
> them as rebuildable, others as parts only. Just get one of those, and have
> everything you need.
> I was comparing the 5.7L for my Gen II engine bay, and although it seems
> like it may be tight, It seemed like it should fit. I'm just trying to
> come up with some more economical engine alternatives.
> Aaron Wyse
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Pitz" <dakota@billpitz.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 5:54 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: 5.7 hemi swap
>
>
> >
> > On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:58:35 -0400, hiltigarett@hotmail.com ("garett")
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >what about the PCM? would it simply need custom reprogramming or would
> it
> > >have to be swapped out with a different module?
> > >
> > >also, is it possible to make custom mounts if there is nothing that
fits?
> > >
> > >does anyone know how much a 5.7 and a tranny costs?
> >
> > There was a place a while back that was selling the full kit (brand
> > new motor, in crate, plus most everything you'd need for a conversion)
> > for right around $10k. I don't think that included a tranny, though.
> >
> > I think I still have the link somewhere.. I'll see if I can find it
> > for you.
> >
> > -Bill
>
>
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