Replacing 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 v8 with new engine and transmission. At this time would it be okay to bump up the engine size to the 5.4 without tons of additional modifications? Or just better to replace with brand new exact?

Asked by boomer39cE Feb 15, 2019 at 01:32 PM about the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

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We don't want to put any unnecessary costs for additional parts/labor by
bumping up to the next size engine. Looking at getting a manufacturer engine.

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

It would be best to use the exact same engine. Everything else is a minefield of problems. Check reviews and read up on engines before you buy one as all rebuilt engines are not equal.

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Changing the engine with a different size motor is bound to cost you extra money. Exhaust system, emissions, lots of other thing come into play. If you don't want unnecessary expense, replace it with and exact fit as F_O_R suggests.

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