Crate engine questions

[RikRok]

I had a buddy call me today about a crate engine he came across. I am trying to figure out if this is a good deal or maybe a little too much bs. He knows a guy that bought a New Viper crate motor and tranny from somewhere out in CO. It has 750hp, coated headers, polished intake, computer and harness, complete back thru the tranny. He bought to put in a 34 street rod, but the tranny was too large for the tunnel. 10k for all of it. Any thoughts?

 

[99 R/T 10]

Is it a Gen I or II? Also, does the computer and harness come with?

 

[Paul Scharf]

If it's comes with the tranny, probably not a "crate" motor. Pictures would tell if it is a used pullout kit or not.

 

[RedEnuf93]

Viper crate motors dont have 750HP....
My 2 cents.

 

[01sapphireGTS]

Here is one for comparision...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7959541607

I think it's minus computer and harness, but I would ask the seller if he has any extra stuff... I personally would not want someone elses 750BHP botched together nightmare. Unless you knew the complete history of the engine and it's reputable assembly. I'm w/ RedEnuf.

 

[Gerald Levin]

Hey RikRok, is your license plate in your avatar real? How did you ever get your state to approve that? Amazing.

 

[RikRok]

Yes it is real. When I went down to the DMV to get it I had a older lady waiting on me. I was getting the tag and title for a Cobra I just had built. After a hour of figuring out how to title a replicar, I on't think she cared. On the appication for a custom tag, they ask for a explanation. I tolf her 1 fast mean ford. After her asking aloud if I want a space between the MF or not, I got it. But now that it is on the Viper, I guess it stands for 1 fast mopar fanatic. Is there another meaning I am mssing?

 

[Gerald Levin]

Nope, that's exactly what I was thinking ..."mopar fanatic". I'm sure you get a lot of comments on that plate. Job well done!