Just wondering,what all is needed to convert a 5.7 to a 6.1 and how much will it cost?What will be the benefits?

 

Your better off installing a Cam and have some headwork done. Get LT headers with free flow exhaust and you'll be cheaper and have more power than a stock 6.1L.

 

While it's not what you were asking. I thought i would point you in another direction for cost/hp benefit. I don't know exactly what is needed. I haven't done my homework in that dept. just yet....hehe

 

if you're looking for a few of the 6.1L parts, check out the For Sale section. someone is selling some stuff cheap there

 

Yeah, But what would doing the same mods on a 6.1 yield? Whats more, With chrysler's issues, I wonder if it wouldn't be possible to get a 6.1 crate motor for a really good price?

With that said I would be interested in knowing what would be involved in this mod.

Of course, on the same note, I wouldn't mind putting a CTD in my truck either, but that ain't happening anytime soon. lol.

 

something id so love to do! id jizz my pants every time I looked, heard, or started it. heck probably even just talking about it...wait. I just did ;p putting that sexy 392 in my 03! tim allen style! 505 hp!!!! its only a cool 15k or so :'(

 

After a little research and comparison, The mounts aren't in the same place, The motor is taller, requiring modification to the hood. The tranny would have to be replaced, Among other things.

All the money required and work required, You would be just as good to replace it with a 392 or better. ( http://www.motorauthority.com/gm-to-...te-engine.html )

 

to much work.... and would be alot of headache, best bet would be to go to KRC performance, and buy a 392 stroker. Go check out this website, its about 6400 bucks for a short block stroker 6.7L hemi, thats capable of 550hp stock.... that would be the way id go instead of trying to swap a 6.1L

http://www.arringtonengines.com/c-45...7-stroker.aspx

 

If you have enough money to buy a crate 6.1 (Chrysler being in the bind it is makes parts harder to find, not cheaper) why don't you just buy a supercharger? Everyone loves them after they get them, and that along with some other mods will put you way over that 505HP

 

Not sure if ur talking about me or not, but yes i have some 6.1L valvetrain stuff for sale, ended up using comp cams stuff instead. and had already bought this stuff, was special order through the dealer so they wont take it back