Does it make sense to buy a Magnum with a blown engine?
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Dodge Magnum 6.1 Engine Installer?
Folks,
A 2005 Magnum RT AWD popped up local to me with 208k miles on it. However, the engine is toast so I am exploring putting a 6.1 engine in it. Anyone know if I can get a refurbished or used low mileage 6.1 Hemi in there ? Typical cost of engine with install? For about 5 or 6k it might make sense. I am unable to do any of the work myself and I will have to hire a garage somewhere in Connecticut or South Mass to source an engine and put it in. Is my cost estimate even realistic? If so, any shop recommendations in the CT area? Mopar noob here. Thanks for your responses in advance.
A 2005 Magnum RT AWD popped up local to me with 208k miles on it. However, the engine is toast so I am exploring putting a 6.1 engine in it. Anyone know if I can get a refurbished or used low mileage 6.1 Hemi in there ? Typical cost of engine with install? For about 5 or 6k it might make sense. I am unable to do any of the work myself and I will have to hire a garage somewhere in Connecticut or South Mass to source an engine and put it in. Is my cost estimate even realistic? If so, any shop recommendations in the CT area? Mopar noob here. Thanks for your responses in advance.
Last edited by speedwheels; 07-15-2016 at 08:48 AM.
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im currently rebuilding mine...motor is out and im at decision point. check out my post in the magnum section for pics. i would let it go for 6k w/o fixing it...but otherwise it will be all fixed and put back in sometime later this week. then ill be looking to sell it, but not in a hurry at 8-9k range. it has 118k miles fully loaded, navi, cream leather interior, sits on deep dish 22s, and much more. super clean ...i am in california, but you should buy mine lol.