So, mostly I've dealt with actually working on Volvos over the years, done many engine swaps, built/installed aftermarket EMS on a couple cars (Megasquirt, VEMS), fairly involved automotive stuff. Not a total dummy, just pretty unfamiliar with these platforms although I've driven my 03 4.7 4x2 Durango up to 253k miles before it started losing the trans.
Have been reading/researching extensively over the last few weeks, thanks for all the awesome documentation here.
Can you guys critique my plan, just to make sure I'm not missing something obvious that could blow it all up and leave me stuck with lots of extra unplanned work?
Goal is a daily driver that can tow, maybe a mild cam in an otherwise totally stock Hemi 5.7, preferably later model after the output increase but still with conventional power steering setup.
I'm looking to get a full changeover takeout from an 09-11 RAM, including 4x2 trans (mine is toast, it appears they also use the 545RFE, so should be a bolt-in in terms of driveshaft and mount/crossmember?), e-throttle pedal, wiring, gauge cluster, etc.
Will preserve all late model wiring harnesses, control modules, and basically just let it function in the Durango body, while leaving original climate controls etc intact to control those systems as originally equipped.
Starting with a RAM base, and being 4x2, would the oil pan or pickup tube need modification? I was planning on using the engine-swaps.com mounts, are these intended to work with the 545RFE and stock transmission placement? Any other known clearance issues? I will just weld some mounts if so, but like the potential time saving of off the shelf.
I have a million questions it seems, but will leave it there for now so it isn't totally unreadable...
Anyone have suggestions/issues with this train of thought?
It has been suggested to me by my peers to just liquidate and get a Trailblazer SS, but the Durango has been totally awesome for us over the years. Plus, I suspect it may be slightly quicker when all is said and done.
Thanks in advance!! Any Volvo questions I'll be happy to help... :beer:
Have been reading/researching extensively over the last few weeks, thanks for all the awesome documentation here.
Can you guys critique my plan, just to make sure I'm not missing something obvious that could blow it all up and leave me stuck with lots of extra unplanned work?
Goal is a daily driver that can tow, maybe a mild cam in an otherwise totally stock Hemi 5.7, preferably later model after the output increase but still with conventional power steering setup.
I'm looking to get a full changeover takeout from an 09-11 RAM, including 4x2 trans (mine is toast, it appears they also use the 545RFE, so should be a bolt-in in terms of driveshaft and mount/crossmember?), e-throttle pedal, wiring, gauge cluster, etc.
Will preserve all late model wiring harnesses, control modules, and basically just let it function in the Durango body, while leaving original climate controls etc intact to control those systems as originally equipped.
Starting with a RAM base, and being 4x2, would the oil pan or pickup tube need modification? I was planning on using the engine-swaps.com mounts, are these intended to work with the 545RFE and stock transmission placement? Any other known clearance issues? I will just weld some mounts if so, but like the potential time saving of off the shelf.
I have a million questions it seems, but will leave it there for now so it isn't totally unreadable...
Anyone have suggestions/issues with this train of thought?
It has been suggested to me by my peers to just liquidate and get a Trailblazer SS, but the Durango has been totally awesome for us over the years. Plus, I suspect it may be slightly quicker when all is said and done.
Thanks in advance!! Any Volvo questions I'll be happy to help... :beer: