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FIY: 2.7l to 3.5l SWAP INFO! Please read if you are considering this

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Hello fellow LX body enthusiasts..
I have swapped my 2.7l from my 2005 dodge magnum with a 2010 3.5l
This has been a very tough challenge, and I am eager to complete it. It is 95% done.. here is a list of everything purchased and paid for up to date. I of course will update when complete and running.. If anybody has helpful hints.. let me know! thank you all

Engine bracket –Dodge Dealership– $116.00
Engine Harness & computer –$246.27-
Alternator Harness – Dodge Dealership – 13.35
HARMONIC BALANCER -$50
TIMING CHAIN COVER - $25
AC COMPRESSOR – 86.15
6 coil pack pigtails - Dodge Dealership - $120
Thermostat housing – Dodge Dealership - $35
Serpentine belt - $10
Cam Position Sensor pigtail – Dodge Dealership - $28
Engine (2010 3.5l 40k miles w/just upper intake no bolt ons) - Craigslist- $400
Engine wiring diagnosis fee – Guy on craigslist - $75
Engine installation – Drunk guy on craigslist (BIG MISTAKE)- $800
AC Compressor hose - $??
Thermostat housing hose - $??
Oil (MOBILE 1 FULL SYNTHETIC) + Filter - $32.00
Trans fluid - $??
Coolant - $??
PCM Flash - $??
Upper intake - $??
So far $1356.77 spent
Upper and lower radiator hose - $40
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05 2.7l Magnum w/ blown engine - $1400
Complete total so far - $2756



If you have any questions or need guidence, please let me know..
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
peezy202

The diagnosis was in conjunction with engine installation that is basically labor work. Your parts list will be the same.. yes you only need the engine wiring harness.. the 2.7l and 3.5 models are so similar its mostly direct plug in.. have a good one good luck with your build