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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
I was able to complete the Ram this past Saturday. I reworked the crank case ventilation a bit and put an inline restrictor on the PVC side with the 2 catch cans in series. Hopefully this will eliminate the oil getting into the blower. I pulled a vacuum, tested, added Freon to the AC system...- MOPAR78
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Well Crap!! While torquing down the last torque converter bolt, this happened... It seems like you should not reuse the bolts but replace them. I had to pull the transmission and transfer case, remove the converter just to get this sheared bolt out. Took about 6 hrs to pull and put the...- MOPAR78
- Post #37
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Trust me, this was unexpected, costly, a waste of my time and a pain in my A$$. I was completely happy with the 5.7. When looking at my options, this seemed to be the best choice with the add ons and time that I have. I'm going to have to be disciplined on my driving habits until the rest of the...- MOPAR78
- Post #34
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Yesterday I put the engine into the Ram. While I was connecting the wiring harness one of the oil sensor unit plugs was unusually tight so I'm going to take a closer look at it. The main ground to block bolt was a different thread type so I change it out. The knock sensors connectors where not...- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Yes, I've priced out the transmission. It's a 4x4 so the front, rear and the transfer case are in the works. I'm considering changing from 3.21 gears to 3.92's. This should help with the 37" tires. Also on the transfer case, make it a full time AWD. This is my daily driver work truck. Thanks!- MOPAR78
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Yesterday I got the 12 mm allen socket, took the oil filter nipple off the 5.7 and it fit the 6.2! One thing not to forget is if you’re running a rear sump pan, be sure to knock out the dip stick plug before installing the oil pan. I completed the oiling system, filled her with synthetic M1 0-40...- MOPAR78
- Post #25
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Yesterday I was trying to set up the oiling system. I wanted to prime it and make sure the oil was flowing before putting the valve covers on. 2nd hiccup was no threaded nipple for the oil filter. I wanted to pull one off one of the 5.7's to see if it would work. Unfortunately I did not have a...- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Well that’s a slick idea!!- MOPAR78
- Post #17
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
One thing about the 6.2, it has no stabilizers on the valve train. I’m going to check on that. I’ll compare heads with the 5.7. The 6.2 might take care of this in the design of the head.- MOPAR78
- Post #16
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
You read my mind!! They are way easier to get to now than later if I throw a cylinder misfire code on my retune. Also I like to hand spin the crank to see that the oil is flowing good though all of the lifters before putting the valve covers back on. Makes a bit of a mess but worth the piece of...- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Last night I installed the ATI super Damper. First I honed out the hub a tad. I had to modify the tool to get it to fit the hub. I used a torch to heat it up a bit (not hot enough to damage the seal). I got lucky a found a bolt to pull the hub onto the crank (used plenty of assembly lube). Once...- MOPAR78
- Post #9
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Last night after work I installed the timing cover and water pump. I replaced the timing cover seal and gasket. When I tried to put the ATI damper bolt in to rotate the crank, I found my first hiccup. The bolt diameter was too small so I had to order a 6.2 engine crank bolt. I also asked them...- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
My vote is on the Whipple! Either way, best of luck!- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
Home is well protected. Thanks!- MOPAR78
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Demon swap into 1500 Ram "Li'l Rex"
I wanted to post this in a new thread for those who are interested in a 6.2 Hellcat or Demon swap on their Ram specifically 1500. The long block came in today. I just wanted to get it the garage and on the stand. Tomorrow I’ll start putting the 5.7 parts on it and we'll see how it goes. I can't...- MOPAR78
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