Dodge Ram 1500 1997
Asked by ETF Dec 30, 2007 at 10:08 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500
Question type: Car Customization
I have a 1500 with a 5.9 istalled, I keep reading that the only 5.9 engine that can go into this truck is 1994 - 1997 can someone please tell me if this is true, if not what is the lastest year I can install.
3 Answers
meanoldmoe answered 16 years ago
You have a couple of options. From what I gather , you can use a 5.9L v-8 from 1994 up to 2001 . The biggest diff from 1997 and earlier is the engine was bumped up to 235 horsepower in 1997. You could go with the 5.2L engine , it will have the same bolt pattern to match up with the transmission , but you might have issues with the computer matching up to the smaller engine. ( fuel delivery and economy) I hope this helps you out .
scubadiver51 answered 7 years ago
I have a 1997 Dodge Ram XLT I was wondering if I could swap it to the Hemi or bump it up 225 horsepower the way it is thank you
