Can you get a new engine in a Durango?
Can you get a new engine in a Durango?
Going to the hemi requires upgrading all of the little items for smog such as vapor canister and sensors. It can be done, but is prohibitively expensive. You can get the proper engine in either rebuilt condition or much cheaper out of a wrecked Durango, both come with a guarantee but the new engine carries the best.
What’s the engine for a 2002 Durango 4.7?
Does anyone know what engine is interchangeable with a 4.7 V8 in a 2002 Durango? Click to expand… Mechanic is misinformed. I have 342,000 on my 2001 4.7L, never opened up. I use good synthetic oil and mopar filters. I also change out the coolant at the recommended 100K/5yr interval and have made sure it has not overheated. That is key I believe.
What kind of trans does a Durango 4.7 have?
The 4.7 with the 545RFE is a really good combo, both engine and trans have good reliability records. 4.7L, Fastman TB, Airaid CAI, Superchips 91 tune, Borla cat back exhaust, 180 T-stat, 1″ drop, Bilstein shocks, Hellwig rear sway, Mag-Hytec trans & rear diff covers, Energy Suspension Polyurethane Bushings.
What kind of ring does a Durango 4.7 have?
You are going to need to know if yours is an early 02 or a late 02 as they had 2 different 4.7’s and one wont run in place of the other. You need to find out if your 4.7 has a 16 tooth tone ring or a 32 tooth tone ring.
Can you replace a 4.7 engine in a Durango?
You can get the proper engine in either rebuilt condition or much cheaper out of a wrecked Durango, both come with a guarantee but the new engine carries the best. Also going with a replacement is much quicker. Almost to 190k on my 4.7.
Is there another engine for a 2002 Durango?
No, there is not another engine option without changing transmissions, and you want the 45RFE as its a great transmission. I haven’t touched mine, other than 100K oil/filter changes. As long as you maintain it it will run like above.
What was the last year of the Dodge Durango?
The 2003 D was the last year of the Gen 1 D’s. The 4.7 engine from ’00-’07 are alike, and the new version from ’08 and newer share little if anything. Since the newer 4.7 was not a factory option in a Gen 1 Durango, making one work there would be quite the task. You could swap in a 5.9 which was offered, and that would be a much easier project.
You are going to need to know if yours is an early 02 or a late 02 as they had 2 different 4.7’s and one wont run in place of the other. You need to find out if your 4.7 has a 16 tooth tone ring or a 32 tooth tone ring.
