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Dodge: Hemi engine swap, dodge ram 1500, engine management system


Question
Ram Man, I am trying to install a 03 Hemi and 5spd auto trans with computer and engine management system. Into a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 equipt with 5.2 liter, 5spd manual trans. I need to know which installation kits, instructions if any, and parts needed example engine mounts, plug and play wireing etc. Please advise thanks Burke

Answer
The first issue would be that a manual transmission is floor mounted and an automatic in a truck is on the column.But you can make the changes,you'll have to go buy the conversion kit from an auto parts store.If you also got the computer with the engine you'll be fine.The stock engine mounts will be fine.Before starting go to a Dodge dealer and ask them about a wiring harness to see if you can use the stock harness,i think you can but don't want to guide you in the wrong direction.