Q: Engine Swap Dodge

asked by on August 22, 2017

I'm trying to figure out how Find the right engine? Its for a 2005 dodge ram 2500 5.7l HEMI v8 and I'm trying to figure out if a 6.9 l Cummins (used) would fit into the truck. What else would i need to put the engine like transmission, wiring, gas tank, etc.

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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