@@threedeucesfab9221 no problem, I have a 1950 hudson im have a engine swap issue. Not that I don't like chevy but everyone does a sbc or ls ive done both, im on the fence with a 5.7 hemi, vq35de infiniti, bmw m62, or even a dodge 4.7, awweee the choices lol
finally starting my swap in my 79 Ramcharger 4x4. Keeping the NV4500 i swapped in back in 2008 for now(it's also converted to 80's part-time. Had a magnum 360 in it for 15 years). Later I'll do the 8spd so my wife can drive it more. She can drive stick but hates it. I'm using a 2017 Ram 3500 5.7 w/o MDS. Thanks for doing the video, good info.
just make sure to not leave your hemi in drive while at stop lights and traffic jams . leave it in neutral . new generation hemi have oiling issues with long periods of low oil pressure when being gear and no moving. Add a can of BG oil RF-7 . it goes through the oiling system in the car and coats the moving metal with a super slick coating that stays on the parts with out clogging the filter or oiling system
Amazing build. I've watched all of your videos several times now. I have an 85 RC 318/727/4x4 that I'm looking to do a Hemi swap in. I've been going back and forth on just engine swap vs. the entire drivetrain from a 3rd or 4th gen Ram. I know it would be much better on the highway with a newer trans with more gears and overdrive, but it would be way more work (and money) and most likely involve messing with the axles as well. Any plans on getting to Baker's this year? I'd love to see your RC in person. I'm up in Hartland, only about 20 minutes from Milford.
That's a sweet build, but Duralast battery? All that $, she deserves a green top Interstate, or even a yellow or red top Optima. But other than that, my jaw is dropped at the beauty and immaculate shape and freshness of this build. Love it.
Very clean build. Did you mount the oil pressure sender in the oil port behind the alternator? If so, what kind of extensions did you use to make it fit?
I see you will be at MOParty 2023, any chance you will be at MOPARS by the LAke in Cullman or Music City MOPAR Show? I don't know where you are located but these are both pretty good MOPAR shows and I was just hoping to see your truck. I plan to be at MOParty so if you don't make the others hopefully I'll see it there. Nice build.
@@threedeucesfab9221 MOPARS by the Lake has been getting smaller over the last couple years. Not sure why, just after COVID openned up it was booming. Anyway, I'll look for you at MOParty, I will be there. When you meet DC, you'll know it's me. I have a couple cars I'm thinking maybe the 8HP. I wasn't too interested till I saw the cost for a low milage one at the bone yard. They are cheap enough you would never have one built. Generally when parts are cheap it is because they don't tear up so it is a good sign.
Awesome build!! Did you have to take it to a dealer to perform the "pedal learn" as stated in the instructions for the mopar creat kit? I'm currently doing a build with the 6.4 8hp70. Thank you!
Out of all the swap videos on Gen III Hemis, yours is by far the best! I’m swapping a 2015 Challenger R/T 5.7 8-speed into a ‘56 T-Bird. Lots of your info crosses over to all swaps. My only question: why not use a factory harness and related components like throttle pedal, shifter etc? Would that be easier and retain more functions (fan, a/c, etc)?
Thank you for the compliment. I did not have the donor car and also the wiring can be a nightmare. The crate kit uses about 6 wires to connect and you are up and running. As far as the fan if i chose to use a conventional fan and not a PWM (pulse width modified) fan the crate kit runs that too. The crate kit supplies the pedal and as far as shifter the center console stick shifter from a challenger would be hard to implement into my interior.
@@threedeucesfab9221 thanks, I have the ENTIRE Challenger harness, ECUs and fuse block. I’m going to try to install the Challenger fuel pump in the T-Bird tank too. I want this Hemi to think it’s still in the 2015 Challenger. Trying to do this by only purchasing a rear sump pan kit - we’ll see if that’s possible.
So proud of you and your wonderful work! Glad these 1st Gen`s are getting some HEMI love! Too much GM out there. I gotta 1990 D150 with a 3.9 V6 that I plan swapping soon! May I ask what motor your Ramcharger have originally?
Beautiful truck!! I’m hemi swapping a 85 D150 with a carb setup and I had a problem fitting that one coil pack under the booster too lmao I got some custom motor mounts though
Hey man great video! I'm working on a 5.7 swap in my 91 d150. I'm in auburn hills Michigan and I would like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind.
@@threedeucesfab9221I really want to do this with my 92 retired fire Cheif RC. Hell I have motors and most everything to do it just old and motivation fades.
Thanks for uploading your video. I saw you post a link in the FB group 'Dodge truck Hemi swap' and followed from there. I do have a question, and that is: you said you used the Holley engine mounts but then stated Bouchillon. Im led to believe that the Holley sets the entire engine 1.5" forward for firewall and booster clearance, and that Bouchillon does the canted block mount. Thoughts?
If you listen again you will hear me say that the Holley mounts move the engine 1.5 ahead but i am using Bouchillian mounts which put the engine in close to the original location. I think you missed interpreted that. 10:20 in the video starts that discussion.
I used Bouchillon mounts. Worked great. I had the front clip off so the engine slid right in. I didn't need to loosen the brake booster or anything like that. Coil/valve cover fits right under no problem. I'm running a 727 and had to weld on about a 1.5" extension on the trans mount because everything sits forward about 1.5".
Haven’t figured it out yet ....my challenger gets about 20 on the highway with same engine. The Ramcharger doesn’t have MDS though which allows it to run on 4 cylinders like my challenger does.
Very informative video! Thank you!. Kind of off topic considering this in am 84 and two wheel drive lol but you seem very knowledgeable about the 5.7 swap and ramchargers/dodge. I'm going to start work on 74 ramcharger 4x4 but not sure what axle and transmission set up would be possible. I seem to find a lot of different information. Any suggestions? It would be with a ram1500 5.7 most likely. Thanks in advance!!
I have a hemi swapped 1976 W200. I have a dana44 front and Dana 60 rear with a np205 divorced transfer case. And a 2WD 8hp70 transmission. Works great. I’d recommend trying to use a manual trans or mechanical transmission. The 8 speed was a pain in the butt to figure out.
No I did not hook up the air conditioning system. The compressor needs ecm signal that the crate engine ecm isn't programed for. I plan on adding a Vintage complete system in the near future removing the huge heat/air box and using their system. The compressor uses normal controls that i can obtain with pressure switches.
I am running a corvette style pressure / filter regulator close to the tank. It reduces pressure and sends the return right back to the tank. It Is like 18" away from my pump outlet in the tank. This was a carbureted vehicle so i added a in the tank fuel pump and new 3/8 single fuel line running forward.
Well done, It looks like a clean install and well presented. How did the transmission mount , did you have to do a lot of cutting and/or fabrication? I got sent here from forabodiesonly.com. Thanks!
@@threedeucesfab9221 In case you didn't notice that you were saying "pulse width modified". Should be pulse width modulated. Your Ramcharger looks great. I need to clean up the wiring in my 85 D150 hemi swap to look like yours. Very nice.
I wouldn't ever use that motor ever again. Because everyone we've had always loss a quart of oil every thousand miles . It didn't leak or smoke even are new one did it also. So I'm going old school it's better and easier to fix if it has a problem and you could have used a one ton brake booster because it's smaller
Amazing build .... i will be watching this thru out my build ... looks factory ... love the color combo 😍
Awesome! Thank you!
Jesus christ.... u spent some time making the bay look damn near like it would from factory 😳, nice clean work
Thanks I appreciate the compliment
@@threedeucesfab9221 no problem, I have a 1950 hudson im have a engine swap issue. Not that I don't like chevy but everyone does a sbc or ls ive done both, im on the fence with a 5.7 hemi, vq35de infiniti, bmw m62, or even a dodge 4.7, awweee the choices lol
You forgot the capitalize the C in Christ why you use the lord's name is beyond me
finally starting my swap in my 79 Ramcharger 4x4. Keeping the NV4500 i swapped in back in 2008 for now(it's also converted to 80's part-time. Had a magnum 360 in it for 15 years). Later I'll do the 8spd so my wife can drive it more. She can drive stick but hates it. I'm using a 2017 Ram 3500 5.7 w/o MDS. Thanks for doing the video, good info.
You are welcome…. Good luck
very nice install 👌
Thanks so much
just make sure to not leave your hemi in drive while at stop lights and traffic jams . leave it in neutral . new generation hemi have oiling issues with long periods of low oil pressure when being gear and no moving. Add a can of BG oil RF-7 . it goes through the oiling system in the car and coats the moving metal with a super slick coating that stays on the parts with out clogging the filter or oiling system
Very clean build
Thanks!
Amazing build. I've watched all of your videos several times now. I have an 85 RC 318/727/4x4 that I'm looking to do a Hemi swap in. I've been going back and forth on just engine swap vs. the entire drivetrain from a 3rd or 4th gen Ram. I know it would be much better on the highway with a newer trans with more gears and overdrive, but it would be way more work (and money) and most likely involve messing with the axles as well. Any plans on getting to Baker's this year? I'd love to see your RC in person. I'm up in Hartland, only about 20 minutes from Milford.
Bad ass build there sir
Thanks I appreciate that!
Awesome job!!
Thanks for nice comment
Beautiful machine
Thank you very much!
I went last year one time and certainly plan on going again this year for sure
Really nice job on the swap, must be fun to drive. 👍
Thanks ….. it’s a absolute blast to drive
Awesome video, I like how you swapped sides in the fuel rails. I'm going to do that on my Coronet.
Thanks for the compliment... I was just standing there one day trying to figure out how to route the fuel line and dawned on me!!
I have an 86 ramcharger and I also want to do a hemi swap
This thing is cool. Now you got something!
Thanks !!!
That's a sweet build, but Duralast battery? All that $, she deserves a green top Interstate, or even a yellow or red top Optima. But other than that, my jaw is dropped at the beauty and immaculate shape and freshness of this build. Love it.
Didn’t want green under the hood and I don’t like the shape of the optima batteries plus get a great discount from my local auto-zone.
I'm getting through a few projects and then want to do a Hemi swap in a 52 Kaiser Manhattan. This gives me some good ideas for sure. Thank you.
Awesome build! I’m currently working on putting a 5.7 in my 73 Challenger. Using the Mopar kit as well.
Thanks it was a challenge but so well worth it in the end.
Great 👍 job sir my hats off to you looks just like factory hell now I want to do this
Hi!! Great Build. I have a 86 I am planning right now for a 5.7 swap. Do you have a parts list or notes you would be willing to share?
Awesome good.. I am doing my d150 5.7 5 speed
Its well worth the effort i must say
Very nice 👍🏼 work I’m thinking of doing something similar to that with my 2nd gen Ram short bed 5.2l
Its well worth the effort believe me. Thanks for the nice comment!
Very clean looks good
Thanks ...thats what covid will get you lol.
that cool man love the ramcharger and traildusters
Thanks for compliment. Wanted something different than the normal Mopar A B or E body.
Nice job!
Good looking Ram Charger!!! Nice Work!!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Very clean build. Did you mount the oil pressure sender in the oil port behind the alternator? If so, what kind of extensions did you use to make it fit?
Can’t wait to do one in my Li’l Red one day
It’s well worth doing for sure!
I see you will be at MOParty 2023, any chance you will be at MOPARS by the LAke in Cullman or Music City MOPAR Show? I don't know where you are located but these are both pretty good MOPAR shows and I was just hoping to see your truck. I plan to be at MOParty so if you don't make the others hopefully I'll see it there. Nice build.
I live in SE Michigan. So that Bowling Green MoParty show will probably as close as I get
@@threedeucesfab9221 MOPARS by the Lake has been getting smaller over the last couple years. Not sure why, just after COVID openned up it was booming. Anyway, I'll look for you at MOParty, I will be there. When you meet DC, you'll know it's me. I have a couple cars I'm thinking maybe the 8HP. I wasn't too interested till I saw the cost for a low milage one at the bone yard. They are cheap enough you would never have one built. Generally when parts are cheap it is because they don't tear up so it is a good sign.
Awesome build!! Did you have to take it to a dealer to perform the "pedal learn" as stated in the instructions for the mopar creat kit? I'm currently doing a build with the 6.4 8hp70.
Thank you!
No I did not. I thought I would give it a try before I took it there and it has worked flawlessly since the first start up!
Wanting to swap the 3.9 v6 out of my 97 ram van for a 5..7 or any of the hemis with the eight speed
I have pretty much the same setup except my own engine harness
Out of all the swap videos on Gen III Hemis, yours is by far the best! I’m swapping a 2015 Challenger R/T 5.7 8-speed into a ‘56 T-Bird. Lots of your info crosses over to all swaps. My only question: why not use a factory harness and related components like throttle pedal, shifter etc? Would that be easier and retain more functions (fan, a/c, etc)?
Thank you for the compliment. I did not have the donor car and also the wiring can be a nightmare. The crate kit uses about 6 wires to connect and you are up and running. As far as the fan if i chose to use a conventional fan and not a PWM (pulse width modified) fan the crate kit runs that too. The crate kit supplies the pedal and as far as shifter the center console stick shifter from a challenger would be hard to implement into my interior.
@@threedeucesfab9221 thanks, I have the ENTIRE Challenger harness, ECUs and fuse block. I’m going to try to install the Challenger fuel pump in the T-Bird tank too. I want this Hemi to think it’s still in the 2015 Challenger.
Trying to do this by only purchasing a rear sump pan kit - we’ll see if that’s possible.
So proud of you and your wonderful work! Glad these 1st Gen`s are getting some HEMI love! Too much GM out there. I gotta 1990 D150 with a 3.9 V6 that I plan swapping soon! May I ask what motor your Ramcharger have originally?
It originally had a 318....727 transmission!
Nice work
Thanks i appreciate that!
Please show where you got the parts for the swap.
Great vid, thx!
Very Nice !
Thank you I appreciate the compliment!
Beautiful truck!! I’m hemi swapping a 85 D150 with a carb setup and I had a problem fitting that one coil pack under the booster too lmao I got some custom motor mounts though
Are you using a 5.7 or 6.1 6.4?
@@threedeucesfab9221 I’m using a 5.7 bolted up to a 727
@@brandonj3684 I used Bouchillion mounts on my 5.7 you can see the clearance in the vid!
I know this is an old post but that generation brake booster is smaller in the 4X4, or "W", models.
Hey man great video! I'm working on a 5.7 swap in my 91 d150. I'm in auburn hills Michigan and I would like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind.
No don't mind at all what can i help with?
De los mejores motores
Very nice
Thanks
@@threedeucesfab9221I really want to do this with my 92 retired fire Cheif RC. Hell I have motors and most everything to do it just old and motivation fades.
@@Formerlywarmer 70 here I understand the low motivation…. Mine was a Covid project
@ that’s lil gov experiment is exactly what took all my Giddyup.
Hemi harness
Chrysler Crate kit
@@threedeucesfab9221 ok is dodge 5.7 l 345 hemi late model plug and play by Mopar Steve White motors
Thanks for uploading your video. I saw you post a link in the FB group 'Dodge truck Hemi swap' and followed from there. I do have a question, and that is: you said you used the Holley engine mounts but then stated Bouchillon. Im led to believe that the Holley sets the entire engine 1.5" forward for firewall and booster clearance, and that Bouchillon does the canted block mount. Thoughts?
oh hey look, im subscriber #9 LOL
If you listen again you will hear me say that the Holley mounts move the engine 1.5 ahead but i am using Bouchillian mounts which put the engine in close to the original location. I think you missed interpreted that. 10:20 in the video starts that discussion.
@@threedeucesfab9221 I guess I did.
I used Bouchillon mounts. Worked great. I had the front clip off so the engine slid right in. I didn't need to loosen the brake booster or anything like that. Coil/valve cover fits right under no problem. I'm running a 727 and had to weld on about a 1.5" extension on the trans mount because everything sits forward about 1.5".
What kind of mpg’s I want to put one in my Li’l Red Express and drive it to work everyday, nice build.
Haven’t figured it out yet ....my challenger gets about 20 on the highway with same engine. The Ramcharger doesn’t have MDS though which allows it to run on 4 cylinders like my challenger does.
Hey sir, I have a 1984 Ramcharger as well.. did you have to change the oil pan or are you still using the challenger stock oil pan? Really clean work!
You have to swap the pan and the pickup tube to a rear sump pan from a truck.
@@threedeucesfab9221 thank you!
Very informative video! Thank you!. Kind of off topic considering this in am 84 and two wheel drive lol but you seem very knowledgeable about the 5.7 swap and ramchargers/dodge. I'm going to start work on 74 ramcharger 4x4 but not sure what axle and transmission set up would be possible. I seem to find a lot of different information. Any suggestions? It would be with a ram1500 5.7 most likely. Thanks in advance!!
I have a hemi swapped 1976 W200. I have a dana44 front and Dana 60 rear with a np205 divorced transfer case. And a 2WD 8hp70 transmission. Works great. I’d recommend trying to use a manual trans or mechanical transmission. The 8 speed was a pain in the butt to figure out.
Need turn your phone to landscape for proper viewing
That’s what you get from these video’s? You feel the need to critique my filming skills?
wow, im jealous.I have a 1985 ramcharger, same paint. did you have to use a rear sump oil pan?
Yes they sell a kit with a rear sump pan rear mount pickup tube and stud for pickup tube attachment
nice build, do you have the part number for the sonnax part for the drive shaft. and howd you figure out the angle of the transmission?
I don’t remember the number. Measure your bolt circle and look it up. Most engines are set 3 degrees down at the transmission tail shaft.
Did you hook up the Air conditioning and if you did how did you address the lines from the original system hooking up to the newer compressor?
No I did not hook up the air conditioning system. The compressor needs ecm signal that the crate engine ecm isn't programed for. I plan on adding a Vintage complete system in the near future removing the huge heat/air box and using their system. The compressor uses normal controls that i can obtain with pressure switches.
@@threedeucesfab9221 Thanks for getting back to me and I want to congratulate you on your swap, great job for sure.
Thanks the outcome was well worth it it flys!
Very cool...are you in Michigan ?
Yes I am southeast Michigan!
@@threedeucesfab9221 I'm in Michigan too ...I have 2004 Hemi out of a Durango...I am going to put it in a 91 Dakota 4x4 .
Very clean, and heck of a combination. Guess I missed what the 8 speed was from or is the truck 2wd?
Truck is 2wd and engine and trans are from a 2015 challenger
Easy to use the twist knob on a swap? for the transmission?
Yeah works great with Sound German transmission control system
don't think you mentioned it but what exhaust manifolds did you use?
Srt 8 Jeep cast exhaust manifolds
@@threedeucesfab9221 any trimming to the frame for those?
What transmission controller did you use ?
Sound German Engineering
Are you running a return on the fuel system? Was it carburated prior?
I am running a corvette style pressure / filter regulator close to the tank. It reduces pressure and sends the return right back to the tank. It Is like 18" away from my pump outlet in the tank. This was a carbureted vehicle so i added a in the tank fuel pump and new 3/8 single fuel line running forward.
I'm doing the same swap in my 84 D100. Great info!
Did you did everything yourself or had someone do it for you?
The only thing I didn’t do was bend the rear section of tailpipes!
Was that idle high? Is it always that high?
Cold start in slows down after warm up
i saw you were on FB . but lost your post . what info can you give me on the transmission oil cooler you installed? brand? part number if possible.
Purchased from Summit
Derale Frame Rail
Transmission Fluid
Coolers 13221
Part Number: DER-13221
@@threedeucesfab9221 thank buddy
How many time and money did you spend to make that possible? I have a 1985 Ramcharger and want to swap to HEMI
6 months roughly doing EVERYTHING my self and about $6,000
Notching the frame is okay on a 2WD. Do not do it to a 4x4 if you wheel it off road.
👍😎👍
Thanks !!
What kind of fuel mileage are you seeing with this swap?
I never have figured it out but it gets lots smiles per mile for me!
Well done, It looks like a clean install and well presented. How did the transmission mount , did you have to do a lot of cutting and/or fabrication?
I got sent here from forabodiesonly.com.
Thanks!
Just boxed it and moved it from the top flange on the frame rail.
Great fucking job…🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🪄
PWM = Pulse width modulation.
I am not sure why you felt the need to clarify PWM??
@@threedeucesfab9221 In case you didn't notice that you were saying "pulse width modified". Should be pulse width modulated. Your Ramcharger looks great. I need to clean up the wiring in my 85 D150 hemi swap to look like yours. Very nice.
I wouldn't ever use that motor ever again. Because everyone we've had always loss a quart of oil every thousand miles . It didn't leak or smoke even are new one did it also. So I'm going old school it's better and easier to fix if it has a problem and you could have used a one ton brake booster because it's smaller
Well you certainly have the option to do as you please.
It looks good and sounds good but not my cup of tea on the Electronics and the trans that's controlled by computer
Glad you took the time to leave negative comments!!
I need to talk to this person. I have a 1985 dodge ramcharger 4x4 360. Please get ahold of me
How can i help you?
I have pretty much the same setup except my own engine harness