Originally Posted by dynamicS
I'm sure if one did the work themselves and purchased a new or rebuilt motor, you can get by under $20,000.
Not if you are looking into new parts.
The 5.5 MB motor is big $$$ then punching it to 6.1 and all the parts and electronics to go with it the price gets crazy. And that is before you turn one bolt.
I have my eye open for a wreck with a 5.5 MB motor.
It would probably be easier to a 5.7 mopar crate motor in it as you can get it with a standalone computer. Of course measurements for motor and new trans would need to be made and plenty of mods to shoehorn it in.
You would lose the esp traction control and abs unless you find a way around it.