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5.7 hemi conversion #1224941 04/30/12 04:56 PM 04/30/12 04:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 20 louisville ky 6 67gtxclone OP member
67gtxclone OP member 6 Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 20 louisville ky	hey folks i have a chance to buy a crate 5.7 hemi engine with the wire harness anc computer for 4400 bucks my question is is this the best way to go it is a 2008 engine with the variable displacement should i look for an older model engine im wanting to install it in my 67 belvedere with the 727 that i am using now im trying to learn as much about the conversion as i can prior to making any purchases thanks for any help

Re: 5.7 hemi conversion [Re: 67gtxclone] #1224942 04/30/12 05:45 PM 04/30/12 05:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,442 Texas D Daty Rogers World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn
Daty Rogers World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn D Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,442 Texas	I think the crate motors are easier to install, I did it several years ago. -Daty

Re: 5.7 hemi conversion [Re: Daty Rogers] #1224943 04/30/12 06:04 PM 04/30/12 06:04 PM
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67gtxclone OP member 6 Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 20 louisville ky	what about the variable displacement does that make a difference in the instalation

Re: 5.7 hemi conversion [Re: 67gtxclone] #1224944 04/30/12 06:12 PM 04/30/12 06:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,442 Texas D Daty Rogers World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn
Daty Rogers World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn D Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,442 Texas	I'm thinking harness, ecm, and extra sensors. But if it comes with everything needed it'll be about the same. I also kinda worry about tranny mating issues with the ecm. New vs old tranny and associated tranny sensors, I've seen previous posts about that and it was a real PITA. -Daty

Re: 5.7 hemi conversion [Re: Daty Rogers] #1224945 04/30/12 08:29 PM 04/30/12 08:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA Silver70 I Live Here
Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	There is quite a bit of info on this swap now. I was considering it and I found good info by searching with google. 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

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