I have a 19 Classic bought new with 125K, all highway miles and meticulous maintenance.
I have a lifter failure, it is eating the cam. Currently showing P219A code, running poorly and getting about 12mpg. The tapping started overnight, is constant and getting worse.
I was quoted anywhere from $6400 to $7700 for cam and lifter job. I dont have time to do the work myself, and don't want to invest the $$ in a short block with 125K and additional wear from failing cam throwing metal shavings into the engine.
I want to do a crate or long block swap, and quotes coming back in the 11-13K range. I want to do MDS delete and OEM or better so I don't repeat an issue. Can't trade it off in this condition and lose the value of the truck and don't want payments. Shops are offering LKQ, Fraser, and Jasper stuff, not at all familiar with LKQ and cant find a good website with their specs and info so leary of them.
I found the below, but getting the impression nobody wants to install a supplied engine they done get to markup. Was also told that the below was "incompatible" with my truck. If I did a tune or module that would support MDS delete, wouldn't the Mopar crate engine for the 15+ Challenger work?
Any tips or advice would be appreciated. In the NTX/DFW area. I don't have time or desire to swap the engine myself.
Thanks
I have a lifter failure, it is eating the cam. Currently showing P219A code, running poorly and getting about 12mpg. The tapping started overnight, is constant and getting worse.
I was quoted anywhere from $6400 to $7700 for cam and lifter job. I dont have time to do the work myself, and don't want to invest the $$ in a short block with 125K and additional wear from failing cam throwing metal shavings into the engine.
I want to do a crate or long block swap, and quotes coming back in the 11-13K range. I want to do MDS delete and OEM or better so I don't repeat an issue. Can't trade it off in this condition and lose the value of the truck and don't want payments. Shops are offering LKQ, Fraser, and Jasper stuff, not at all familiar with LKQ and cant find a good website with their specs and info so leary of them.
I found the below, but getting the impression nobody wants to install a supplied engine they done get to markup. Was also told that the below was "incompatible" with my truck. If I did a tune or module that would support MDS delete, wouldn't the Mopar crate engine for the 15+ Challenger work?
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Any tips or advice would be appreciated. In the NTX/DFW area. I don't have time or desire to swap the engine myself.
Thanks