Can I swap engine out of 2wd and put it in 4wheeldrive

Asked by Eric Oct 13, 2022 at 10:33 AM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I want put my 318 in to my 4x4 my 318 is in my 95 I want put it
in to my 97 that had a 360 in it

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Your 1995 is pre-OBDII, and your 1997 is OBDII. Beyond the fact the the 318 is too small for the 4WD truck, you'll never get that "95 engine to pass smog or even run right with the "97 computer controls.

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