Engine swap?

Tiny
STEVEN HAYS
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  • 2010 DODGE TRUCK
  • 271,000 MILES
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?
Monday, March 13th, 2023 AT 5:30 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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.
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Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
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.
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Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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.
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Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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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 :)
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Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 AT 11:49 AM
Tiny
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.
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Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Thursday, March 16th, 2023 AT 9:59 AM

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