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Swapping a '97 5.9 Magnum (with ECM) in my '78 Magnum with it's attached 46RE. I have a complete LA 360 at my disposal for parts. I have a couple of questions. I know I am going to need the oil pan off the LA motor, but can I also use the LA oil pump? Or do I need to get an aftermarket one for...
I appreciate your reply. I was definitely thinking that keeping the fuel injection was the main pro to using the Magnum series engines in the first place, even if it means I am susceptible to an EMP haha. I hope I can get away with using the factory ECM.
Thank you all for your advice! I have decided to go ahead and plan around the magnum swap and have created new threads to avoid confusion in this one, I encourage any of you to go drop your two cents if you have the time! Thanks again.
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Now that I have decided to go ahead with the magnum swap on my '78 Dodge Magnum, next is what to do with the transmission. The factory 727 3 speed functions fine besides having a delay in shifting until it warms up, which I heard is as simple as changing the fluid out. But the ol' 3 speed isn't...
With all of the responses on my previous post I have decided to go ahead with the 360 Magnum swap out of a complete 2002 Ram Van 3500. Before I do anything I would like to have everything planned out.
Now there are some things I should mention about the '78 Magnum, the previous owner already...
Bought this hot rodded 78' Magnum XE a while back as my first car in my name. It always blew a little white smoke, which was expected for a 40 year old car, but the oil level never seemed to change. Then one day it had a really hard time starting and was misfiring like no other. Checking oil...