How much horsepower am I looking at with the 408?

 

350-375 or somewhere around there...depending on what other options you have for exhaust, intake, etc. For daily driving, it's your best bet. That link that merc posted has some sweet stuff.

 

Not trying to be an a$$ but if you really don't care about the money why waste it on a 2nd Gen Ram. Wait for the '14 Ram and get the 6.4L Hemi

 

Or wait for the 2014 Ram and drop the 6.4L Hemi into the 2nd gen Ram.

 

He really wouldn't care about money if he did that.....

 

I like my truck, plan on keeping it for a while

 

I like my truck too, just crazy to spend that much money getting an engine/transmission together to get numbers that barely meet, or don't meet, the newest Rams.

Although '14 will the first year the 6.4L Hemi is available in the Rams....

But 408 Stroker and a MegaViper

 

A well built 5.9 will impress you stick to the basics, 408 meh. For a parts list go look in my garage 90% of the parts I used to build this motor are listed in it, no part numbers but I can provide them if needed. Have a yap with WN or RNR they both have somewhat built 5.9 and both seem to be very happy with them.

I have had newer trucks than the Dodge and sold them to much elec crap for my liking. I like the KISS 2nd gen Ram.

Edit: There is no way in heck I would look at a new 1500 they sag in the rear just looking at them, we have had a few in the campground this year towing trailers not good at all, most of the owners were not impressed with the towing capability.

 

And I'm about to do a tune up this week, autolite or champion spark plugs. And what wires?

 

FWIW, I like my Autolite 3923's, but they carbon up the cylinders in my heavy in town driving.
I'm also using Bosch 7.5mm wires and have no issues.