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09-14-2012, 10:43 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southwest MS
Age: 37
Posts: 45
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My 4.7L is eating me
Sorry for the long post. I have the 4.7L in my ram. Its weak, slow, did i mention weak and slow.. Over the 6 years i have owned it since new I have done regular maintenance, cleaned the tb numerous of times, ran True gas, Sea foam and everything that was recommended by the forums. I have added a few things to help it but it seams like nothing has helped enough to justify the amount i have spent.
Here is what i have done. Shorty gibson headers, Ram air intake, & a Superchips VIVID tuner that i have not been able to run(superchips problem ongoing 5 months now). Well anyway 6 years later i am tired of spending money on mods that aren't helping at all. I only have myself to blame. I am really kicking myself now for not getting the HEMI. Even though i was not able to afford the note at the time i bought the truck. Anyway today was the last straw. My truck is so dang slow. A KIA out ran me. Yes i believe it was a kia optima. It hurt.. So all day it has had me wanting to get rid of my truck. I've never owned anything "fast" in my life. I always have had to buy the smaller engine because i couldn't afford the notes on the bigger engines. I honestly dont want to get rid of my ram but i really cant stand it any longer.
The good thing is the truck is paid off. Bad thing is i dont want another note for awhile. So i have been thinking about maybe finding a hemi engine to build a little bit at a time. i have no idea what is involved in the swap as in wiring, computer, etc. I have heard a few people doing swaps but never looked into it until now. I am pretty mechanically inclined. i have built a few older chevy 350 engines and with a little help i positive i can do this. What do you guys think? Worth it? Too much of a hassle? Please voice your opinion. You cant hurt my feelings anymore than what they already are lol..
Thanks guys
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09-14-2012, 11:09 PM
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Viper Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Age: 40
Posts: 3,962
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Wow. That's shocking to hear. I had that same motor in RamIt and thought it was plenty powerful and fast. My truck was lifted 9 inches and running 40's and I could break them loose. I had full exhaust k&n Cai superchips and it was geared. It certainly wasn't a dog. It could keep up with jays truck which is also the same motor with superchips gears a Cai and exhaust.
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09-15-2012, 02:55 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 45
Posts: 6,570
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I love my 4.7...maybe give an 08+ 4.7 a shot...I know the 2012 4.7 has quite a bit of power, the one I drove for a rental really impressed me.
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09-15-2012, 07:26 AM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Trumbull, CT
Name: Matt
Age: 50
Posts: 1,296
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my 02 4.7 in my dingo felt under powered too. 5 sp tranny with 3.55 gears and it felt like a dog too. I had a CAI, tuner, and cat back. Even after a tune up same thing. Couldn't break the tires loose at all. Now the second gen 4.7 should be better. Now I have a 4th gen hemi and theres a big difference.
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09-15-2012, 04:10 PM
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V8 Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Harker Heights, TX
Name: Garner
Age: 29
Posts: 525
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I would try some 4.56 gears and a torque converter
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2012 Ram 1500 Lonestar crew cab with frontier front bumper replacement
Gone but not forgotten:Best time: 14.7402 @87.53 on bald goodyear fortera sl 285 45 22 in 2500 DA. Corrected to 14.301 @ 90.28. 2011 Ram R/T
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09-15-2012, 05:32 PM
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Florida Chapter Vice President
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
Name: Daniel
Age: 37
Posts: 3,354
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A Hemi swap is gonna be expensive, it would probably be better to find a Hemi truck.
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09-15-2012, 08:28 PM
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R/T Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Name: Nick
Age: 34
Posts: 983
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better to just trade and get a hemi. a swap is too much of a pain.
and if you really want to go fast. dont get a truck and go to the sports car world
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09-16-2012, 08:36 AM
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President - Admin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tampa Bay
Name: Jay
Age: 44
Posts: 5,251
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I've heard this a lot before, hemi motors can be had for about 1k used to 4k new, wiring harness and computer out of a wrecked truck about 300, I've looked into this myself, lately a 392 swap has had my research...
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09-16-2012, 08:58 AM
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V6 Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Age: 43
Posts: 406
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet08
better to just trade and get a hemi. a swap is too much of a pain.
and if you really want to go fast. dont get a truck and go to the sports car world
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+1 or get a used SRT10
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2006 Ram SRT10 RC BBC
Born On 05/16/06 1:00am
479HP ; 517TQ
Mopar Perf. Comp. Coupe Cam w/H.S. RRs & Comp. Cams VSs w/Pushrods, Mopar Headers, Mopar Perf. PCM, Mopar (Borla) exhaust, Mopar Cold Air Intake, Bedrug, 170 Deg. Tstat, Speedhut Rev. A/F & Fuel Press. Gauges, JTS Billet TB, JTS V.C. Spacers, JTS Screamon Demon Coils, JTS Ignition Wires, JTS Catch Can, JTS radiator pipe, JTS SS Brake Lines, JTS PS Line & Oil Line Kit, & JTS Shifter#5 w/Pistol Grip & Tonys Magic Touch!
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10-07-2012, 08:34 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southwest MS
Age: 37
Posts: 45
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Yeah i kind of brushed this off. I'm with you guys. It would be too much of a pain. I guess i was still steaming at the time. But I have started looking at newer rides. The new rams are looking pretty sweet but i think i'm going to wait until i save enough for a down payment and a few more extra dollars for some goodies.
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