2001 dodge ram 1500 5.4l engine swap

Asked by planbmanjb Dec 07, 2020 at 05:21 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM Van 1500 Cargo RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have an old 2002 dodge ram van 1500 5.4l. Want to know
what is the most recent (more powerful) engine I can install
without replacing the transmission? Maybe a magnum?

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Murpheys' law says if you replace the engine the tranny will soon go . If you install more power it will probably kill the tranny , everything in the drive train should be upgraded if the engine is .

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