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Asked by GuruCJKM3 Mar 15, 2019 at 07:33 AM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I have a 02 ram 1500 been thinking about swapping the
motor for something faster then the 4.7 thats in it but im
not sure whatbwould work good in it and also changing the
axels and pretty much everything to make it more durable
and faster need suggestions

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If you're willing to do most of the work and when done you won't be disappointed. Now mine is still work in progress but I spent many hours checking and researching. I'd bought back in July 02 an 01 3500 2wdquad cab dually w|5.9 HO Cummins 6sp manual. After 350,000 miles and 14 years I'd put the truck on a chassis Dyno and put down some respectful numbers at the wheels. 420hp and 940ftlb torque. Then I had a wreck which didn't do the body or frame any good. I came across another Dodge 2000 2wd 1500 regular cab short bed by auto. Now as far as motor and tranny the Cummins and 6sp bolt up to the same exact place as did the rear portion of the frame which included the Dana 80 axle. Transfered lower control arms, spindles, hubs rotors brakes up front and the complete wiring harness inside and out. Now it's been on hold for the last 3 years. But when this project gets done traction might be an issue. If you choose to do a Cummins swap you won't regret it.

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