1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)
So yesterday I went and got the Hemi. I found a 2004 Ram 1500 2wd at a local pick n pull with the 5.7. I got the engine, transmission, and harness from the Ram, then, in the same row was a 2009 Chrysler Aspen with the Eagle 5.7. We snagged the heads, valve covers and coil packs from it. When I pulled the heads, I found that the #2 cylinder intake valve suffered from the typical valve seat failure of the early 03-08 Hemi's so it looks like it will take a trip to the machine shop and a new set of pistons. Not really sure yet which way to go with what pistons to put in it.
As far as the transmission goes, I plan on using the 545RFE but may end up with a Transgo shift kit but I also need to find a 2007-2008 Ram PCM so I can access the transmission tune with HP Tuners. I also grabbed the rear driveshaft for the truck so I can use the truck slip yoke.
So yesterday I went and got the Hemi. I found a 2004 Ram 1500 2wd at a local pick n pull with the 5.7. I got the engine, transmission, and harness from the Ram, then, in the same row was a 2009 Chrysler Aspen with the Eagle 5.7. We snagged the heads, valve covers and coil packs from it. When I pulled the heads, I found that the #2 cylinder intake valve suffered from the typical valve seat failure of the early 03-08 Hemi's so it looks like it will take a trip to the machine shop and a new set of pistons. Not really sure yet which way to go with what pistons to put in it.
As far as the transmission goes, I plan on using the 545RFE but may end up with a Transgo shift kit but I also need to find a 2007-2008 Ram PCM so I can access the transmission tune with HP Tuners. I also grabbed the rear driveshaft for the truck so I can use the truck slip yoke.
