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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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Working on a 05 grand Cherokee 4.7 2wd. Motor bad and I can get a 4.7 out of a 05 dodge ram 4.7 easily. Is there anything different between ram 4.7 and jeep 4.7? I'm thinking direct swap?
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:43 PM
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I’ve priced 4.7’s in the junkyard before . What priced are you seeing ? If your prices are similar to what I dealt with unless your ride is exceptionally nice I’d probably part it out .
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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Place I use is $190 Long block. $230 for extra warranty.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Here's a link to the doubters on that price. Already purchased 2 longblocks from them before.
http://www.picknpull.com/part_pricing.aspx?LocationID=122&NavItem=4&SearchC riteria=&#partpricing
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 07:55 PM
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I’ve been to pick and pull many times . Not where I’d go engine shopping but if you’re willing to take the risk and do the labor that’s a great way to save some money . One of the other techs at my shop buys a project every now and then and is 2 for 2 on swaps so far.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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As long as you know how to check and engine in the field for obvious problems, I usually pull from a wrecked car so I know why car is there in first place and so far I successfully have gotten a Hyundai 3.5 and a small block Chevy both success like I said simple checks on a motor go a long way, and since motor was so cheap and u got it out, use the money you saved and refresh the motor while it's out, works for me and really cheap, saves a car that otherwise would have been scrapped
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Originally Posted by SP1990
As long as you know how to check and engine in the field for obvious problems, I usually pull from a wrecked car so I know why car is there in first place and so far I successfully have gotten a Hyundai 3.5 and a small block Chevy both success like I said simple checks on a motor go a long way, and since motor was so cheap and u got it out, use the money you saved and refresh the motor while it's out, works for me and really cheap, saves a car that otherwise would have been scrapped
you’re right about it being great as long as you know what to look out for , I am a mechanic myself . Pick and pull is s great resource for those looking to save some coin ! Good luck on your swap .
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 11:52 PM
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Yea there's plenty of 4.7 rams and 1 4.7 jeep. The ram 4.7 should be direct bolt in correct?

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