Engine swap?

2010 DODGE TRUCK
271,000 MILES
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STEVEN HAYS
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I've got the truck listed above Ram with a 3.7 V6 and would like to put a 4.7 or 5.7 in it. Is there a way I can do it without having to change the wiring harness and everything else?
Mar 13, 2023 at 5:30 AM
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Hi Steven,

I am sorry to say there is no way to do the engine swap you are requesting without doing the wiring harness. Let me know if you need any other help. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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STEVEN HAYS
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Okay, Ken L.

Another question for you and the team is this,
I need a rod for my 3.7 and can't seem to find one anywhere, and was wondering if the rods for the 4.7 or anything else would work in my motor? Getting desperate and running out of time and money. Please let me know ASAP if I can use a different one.
Mar 14, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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STEVEN HAYS
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If I can't find one soon that will work, I'll be left with only 2 options,
Either try and find another complete engine, or just set it on fire and watch it burn. I'm honestly about fed up with it, lol.
Mar 14, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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If the rod dimensions are the same, you can use it. It needs to be the same weight as well fyi. hang in there :)
Mar 15, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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STEVEN HAYS
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Thanks Ken, luckily I was able to find one at my machine shop for only $25 and they swapped the piston and all for me.
Mar 15, 2023 at 11:54 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Mar 16, 2023 at 9:59 AM