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  • August 30, 2013 at 8:26 pm #545768
    Harold SmithHarold Smith
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      Hello all,

      How hard is it to do an engine swap on a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500? I had been told it was very hard because you had to completely remove the front clip. Is this true? :unsure:

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    • August 31, 2013 at 1:23 am #545835
      college mancollege man
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        No need to remove the front clip.

        August 31, 2013 at 5:32 am #545890
        619DioFan619DioFan
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          Ram owner here. no need to pull the front clip. with the radiator out there is plenty of room. using an engine leveler with the cherry picker makes the job easier. due to the cab forward design getting to the upper bell housing bolts is tricky. a 40″ long extension and impact swivel socket makes it easier from underneath. another trick to get to those upper bolts is to raise the motor , remove the motor mounts and then let the motor settle lower in the engine bay. this will give you access from above. let me know what motor you are dealing with.

          August 31, 2013 at 6:26 pm #545974
          Harold SmithHarold Smith
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            It’s the 5.9L (360) banana:

            August 31, 2013 at 6:55 pm #545986
            619DioFan619DioFan
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              [quote=”Sparky9614″ post=71151]It’s the 5.9L (360) banana:[/quote]

              Same as mine. should not be to terrible of a job.

              September 2, 2013 at 10:55 pm #546537
              EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                As shown in the video I don’t think you need to remove the front clip, just the radiator and core support. Good luck.

                September 28, 2018 at 4:50 pm #890800
                Bernard ColacionBernard Colacion
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                  I swapped out a engine with my 1999 dDodge Ram 1500 with a Dodge Dakota do I need new wire harness and swap the transmission too???

                  September 28, 2018 at 4:53 pm #890801
                  Bernard ColacionBernard Colacion
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                    I swapped out my 1999 dodge 1500 w a dodge Dakota do I need to swap out the tranny to and do I need another wire harness

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