354 Hemi questions

replicaracer43 said

Lots of good points here, the extra cost alot of times is in the "vintage" speed parts, a stock type rebuild isnt much different than a "normal" LA engine from a machining standpoint, and shopping around and networking can get some great deals. But also consider these engines all need a adapter to mate a "modern" 727, or gm transmission, and that "sorta" adds to the cost.

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Less than $300...but when a guy builds a Mopar and uses a PG trans no one adds that into the engine build cost.

I bought every early Hemi I could find in the early 2000's. I was trucking cross country so I got parts and pieces from across the USA. Had 18 engines in my shop at one time.

When the prices went up I made some money. But my objective was to SAVE these great engines from the scrap yard.