swap?

may need a rebuild on my trans,am considering a swap to manual trans,I found a 2000 2500 ram with the 5.9 gas(same as mine)has a five speed,are there any issues I should be worried about?computer issues,wiring issues,ect.

No if you get that parts truck its a simple bolt in procedure. You can use the wiring harness and computer as well and it'll be like factory. Search my threads and you'll see a similar swap that I did, but I used an NV3500 and automatic computer/wiring. Still worked fine.

Thanks,I looked at your thread and it was very helpfull-this all started with a check engine light and a p1740 code(I think that was the code)I changed speed sensor,and trans solenoids and code still came back,trans seems to shift fine but now since solenoid change I dont seem to have lockup in od.just weighing my options.thanks again

Either way you won't go wrong doing the swap. An NV4500 from a gas truck would be an awesome setup and very reliable. You'll gain a few MPG's as well.

i hear that the crank position sensor is different.

It technically is but you can easily use the automatic sensor. You need to put 1 or 2 small washers (the bolts are small) to space it back a little and it works fine - I mentioned that in my thread and saved $100 doing this rather than buying a new one.

I have been looking at different trucks to buy for the swap,would a 98 be a bolt in?Is there any sensors,wireing,ect in the trans or truck thats different than a 2001?

I know the coil connector is different on the harness and that there were changes in the trans in 99. Might more that I don't know.

I picked up a 2001 1500 extended cab today,had to drive 3 hours to get it but it was worth it,its not in bad shape,only problem is its a 5.2,so I will need to get a flywheel.So I am closer to the swap,anyone know if the 5.2 computer is the same as the 5.9 computer,would save me from getting a computer flash.I may repair my auto trans down the road and put it back in the donor truck and sell it to get some money back.

5.2 computer is the same as the 5.9 computer

As far as i know they are different even for the same year. Different computer for manual and auto with the same motor. Not sure if a flash would work.

a 5.2 pcm will run a 5.9L. i dont believe there ever was a 5.9l manual trans equipped truck. this swap comes and goes and has been done many times. B&G can tune the pcm better and i doubt hemifever is in the dark either. just that you could do alittle better with a tune! automatic to manual drive train do have different pcms. to the best of my knowledge.

ya,thats what I was wondering was if I could take the pcm out of the 5.2 standard truck and put it in my 5.9 when I install the standard,just dont want any check engine lights when I do the swap.I do have a sct tuner from hemifever.Going to be my winter project,need to get a flywheel,clutch kit,ect.is there just 1 flywheel for the 5.9 magnum engine?thanks for the replies.

Have everything together for the swap-donor truck,new flywheel,centerforce dual friction clutch kit,centerforce throw out bearing,pilot bearing with sleeve,new slave/master cylinder,new trans mount,all new emergency brake cables.cant wait to get started.

swap is complete,went very well,now I just have to get the pcm flashed to standard trans or swap in the donor truck pcm,I have 4 codes which are all to do with shift solenoid,trans temp,and governor pressure solenoid,P0753,P0713,0711,and P1763,I assume these are all because the auto is gone.another issue I had was I had to change out plugs for the backup lights,the auto was 3 wire,and the standard is 2 wire,I changed the plug end and used the same 2 wires the standard had and capped the other,well the truck would not turn over,so I grounded the wire and it started,anyone know what the extra wire is for?

WOW! that doesnt seem too difficult! maybe something i'm interested in? in the near future i have to decide- either 3K on a new BUILT auto or swap to a manual trans. hemifever seems to think the manuals put down better.