96 5.2 dodge 1500 ram motor swap

Asked by Dave Mar 29, 2016 at 01:17 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Club Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Will a 5.2L motor out of a 96 dodge ram 1500
Fit a 98 (same model)

4 Answers

120

Yes it will but you are gonna have to swap the fuel injectors or splice them. I did this before. If you use your intake an fuel rail then everything will plug right back in.

1 people found this helpful.
50

My dad told me the computer may not be compatible. Is this true even if you find a motor of same year

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 82 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $2,500.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    19,880
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,170
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,710
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
311 Great Deals out of 13,471 listings starting at $4,888
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
176 Great Deals out of 7,546 listings starting at $7,777
Used GMC Sierra 1500
127 Great Deals out of 7,869 listings starting at $5,500
Used Dodge RAM 2500
25 listings starting at $7,900
Used Toyota Tacoma
41 Great Deals out of 752 listings starting at $9,975
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
135 Great Deals out of 3,606 listings starting at $4,295
Used Dodge Durango
57 Great Deals out of 1,822 listings starting at $6,987
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
28 Great Deals out of 1,611 listings starting at $8,999
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
34 Great Deals out of 777 listings starting at $2,890
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
20 Great Deals out of 774 listings starting at $7,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.