Will a 2nd gen 360 5 speed fit in a 3rd gen with a factory hemi?
Asked by ThunderRoad1500 Sep 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM about the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD
Question type: Car Customization
I'm considering replacing my Hemi automatic in my 2005 dodge ram 1500 with a 360 5
speed I know there is alot of stuff I'd have to change like the wiring harness the pedals, cut
a hole in the floor for the stick. It's and idea but I'm curious if the engine and trans would
even fit into the stock engine mounts
4 Answers
In my humble opinion, sell what you have and buy what you want. That way you never skip a beat.
it will fit. the 360 was an option in that body style in 2002. the hemi wasn't offered until 2003. this does seem like a step backwards, as the 360 never had the power of the hemi. but the hemi also doesn't have the option of a 5 speed.
There was a six speed trans offered with the 5.7 hemi from 2003 to 2008 I think. Check the Dodge Ram 1500 in this year range. You could source the transmission and simply add a supercharger to that hemi for more power if needed.
