Dodge 5.9 swap?

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Losses are measured by percentage, not HP. A 250hp engine may lose 30hp, but a 1000hp engine is going to lose 200 or so HP. Not exact numbers, and the percentage varies based on other factors as well, including the torque converter used.


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Manimal70 wrote:Too bad youre not closer, I have a BUILT Dodge 727 4wd trans for small block. I too am/was considering a Dodge swap into my waggy as I have a 318 and a 360, but not magnums.
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Southern California...sorry it took me so long to respond
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