2012 rebuilt motor options

turnleftandgasit · Dec 11, 2016

I have every intention of keeping this truck forever, so when it needs a new motor, what are my options. I have done internet searches, and don't see a lot of aftermarket companies doing much with these motors. Not looking for crazy setups, just wondering if a factory motor is my only option.

MADDOG · Dec 11, 2016

Actually there are quite a few builders out there who take a crate motor (from MOPAR or other re-power vendors) and build the to your specified HP/torque targets. You can go completely stock, get a mild build or go a bit crazy...all as you please to do.

A2 Speed
Accurate Engines
Jasper
Powertrain Products.net
ShopHemi.com
Speedway Motors

turnleftandgasit · Dec 11, 2016

I am just looking for a quality rebuild. Truck has 191xxx miles on it, and I drive 1000 plus miles a week in it. Just replaced whole front axle from hub to hub. Motor/tranny shows no signs of giving up on me any time soon. Just trying to plan my options ahead of time. 5200 for a factory motor is hard for me to swallow.

THETANK · Dec 11, 2016

Arrington will build you a nice motor

MADDOG · Dec 11, 2016

You said "new motor" so that's what was listed.

If you want to rebuild your current one, have you checked into local shops? The parts are all available from multiple sources.

turnleftandgasit · Dec 11, 2016

By new motor, I meant when the old one is dead, I will need a new motor. Don't have time to rebuild one, as this is my daily driver for work. Most likely I will replace the transmission at the same time, just to save on labor down the road. Neither currently are showing any signs of letting me down, I just know as the miles continue to go up, they are gonna eventually need replaced.

southern_welder93 · Dec 11, 2016

THETANK, does Arrington build motors for the trucks? I glanced at them before but I thought they only did builds for the cars. I'm probably wrong. I am thing of the same thing with my truck after I rack on some more miles.

Hootbro · Dec 12, 2016

If you are not wanting to spend to coin for a MOPAR OEM crate motor, might want to start looking for a low mileage wrecker yard engine and just store it for a rainy day when you are ready.

oilslick · Dec 22, 2016

southern_welder93 said:
THETANK, does Arrington build motors for the trucks? I glanced at them before but I thought they only did builds for the cars. I'm probably wrong. I am thing of the same thing with my truck after I rack on some more miles.

Arrington specializes in Hemi engines. Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram are their specialty. They do engines and much more. It's a state of the art facility.

I'd really like to get their 468 Hemi installed in my '14 Sport. But funds are low right now so I'll have to settle with my OE 5.7L for time being. LOL!

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Dubstep Shep · Dec 22, 2016

You might be surprised how long these engines last.

I'd suggest sending an oil sample out to Blackstone Laboratories. They can tell you if there's any unusual wear in your engine.

turnleftandgasit · Dec 28, 2016

I currently have no reason to believe I have a failure in the near future. I just need to be ready for when it does. Getting a used engine and storing it will just lose whatever guarantee it had from the seller.

turnleftandgasit · Sep 26, 2017

232xxx and still rolling along like the day I bought it. 6000 mile oil changes and doesn't use a drop.

RAMTRPR · Sep 27, 2017

I am at 215k right now and am getting ready to swap the trans with a used one (only 40k on it). Engine is still running strong.

Getting a used and letting it sit is fine as long as you plan on tearing it down and rebuilding before you drop it in. That’s my plan. Just have not come across that perfect deal yet

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Ratket · Sep 27, 2017

Jasper was listed and we have one of their motors in one of our fords at work. Pretty good reliable company.

Jimmy_K · Sep 30, 2017

Ebay a 392 hemi

BlownGP · Sep 30, 2017

Jimmy_K said:
Ebay a 392 hemi

That's what I'm talking about.

If my 5.7 goes. I'm dropping in a 6.4L :naughty:

RAMTRPR · Oct 1, 2017

BlownGP said:
That's what I'm talking about.

If my 5.7 goes. I'm dropping in a 6.4L

Truck 392 or car 392?

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BlownGP · Oct 1, 2017

BigRam1411 said:
Truck 392 or car 392?

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Car 392

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