Cam/ Lifter failure?

[Hemi395]

I’m very interested in that built 65RFE....

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

I’m very interested in that built 65RFE....

Me as well. I knew that paramount was testing mules last year that have the 54rfe. I know they broke a few, did a lot of work to them and got it figured out. They are by no means cheap at $6500 + TC. In it's defense, it is the cheaper alternative. Tranny conversions are $$$. Dave told me over the phone, they will hold 800hp/tq. I don't think I need even that much. 392 + whipple should come out around 600whp +/- a few with the right supporting mods. Fuel and exhaust definitely need to be A+.

 

[Hemi395]

Me as well. I knew that paramount was testing mules last year that have the 54rfe. I know they broke a few, did a lot of work to them and got it figured out. They are by no means cheap at $6500 + TC. In it's defense, it is the cheaper alternative. Tranny conversions are $$$. Dave told me over the phone, they will hold 800hp/tq. I don't think I need even that much. 392 + whipple should come out around 600whp +/- a few with the right supporting mods. Fuel and exhaust definitely need to be A+.

Wow that isn't cheap but if it's truly bulletproof up to 800hp it might be worth it. I tow a camper with my truck and it's only tuned. But my 65RFE grenading is always in the back of my mind when we're far from home. I'm always conscious of wot downshifts and I change the fluid annually just as precaution. So far so good but I'm definitely interested in a beefed up 65...

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

Just an update on this build! After a lot of back and forth with modern mopar extreme concerning what engines, etc for the last 2 months: we decided on a whippled forged 426 with an 8 speed conversion. With all the supporting goodness. Took a while to find a doner truck for the conversion. Engine is being built by MMX and transmission will be built by Paramount! Dave Weber @ MMX is the most honest, true to his word guy I've ever dealt with. He really knows how to reach a goal and get the biggest bang for the dollar. As the built progresses, I will document as much as possible the 8 speed conversion so everyone gets a good idea of how involved it is.

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

If you do any Instagram, check out black_widow_ram. Hellraisertransmission is doing a HP90 swap on his badass '13. Very excited for him!

 

[Burla]

Instawho?

Instawhich?

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

Instawho?

Instawhich?

Yeah I know! Just saying

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

We'll, I received an update on my build today from Dave Weber. It's Sunday! I won't be getting the whipple on that 426 as we agreed and such. not enough wow factor. He's building a Hellcat stroked to a 426. He said:

"The reason for the Hellcat choice 1) I feel it a blower with OEM quality and reliability 2) It has a dedicated 10 rib drive that is the most reliable in the business 3) The wow factor. Much more impressive in my opinion and appealing than a aftermarket bolt on"

I love this guy!

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

Well as of today, donor truck for the 8 speed conversion is bought and paid for. Now for the teardown on the 2 trucks so Paramount Transmission can work their magic on the transmission and transfer case to handle the power!☺

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

Of course doing a 426 stroked Hellcat engine swap along with the 8 speed conversion is excting, equally exciting is the new interior swap. NICE upgrade, if I say so myself.









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[Hemi_Express2013]

Monday morning surprise!!! Built 8 speed and transfercase sitting there looking pretty and ready for the install Now that all the interior work that had to be done is done, can't wait to see the 426 stroked Hellcat finished!!!

 

[buddy guy]

that's a work of art there!

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

that's a work of art there!

I luv it! It's definitely a work of 1000hp art!

 

[buddy guy]

I luv it! It's definitely a work of 1000hp art!

don't break it!!!!

 

[Garce421]

Mind giving a rough estimate of what that the labor for that 426 swap is running and maybe what the engine ran you? Curious about this for down the road. When mine pops I might be going to get it built or possibly a crate engine

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

Mind giving a rough estimate of what that the labor for that 426 swap is running and maybe what the engine ran you? Curious about this for down the road. When mine pops I might be going to get it built or possibly a crate engine

All in at $57,500+trucking fees. $27500 for Hellcat, stroker kit with billet forged crank, blower, full updated fuel system, etc. $30000 for donor truck, built 8 speed/transfercase, driveshaft, etc.

You can definitely do this cheaper with a 6.4 engine and whipple but I went with the Hellcat because of the 10 rib drive system oem reliability. Numerous reasons really. Not to mention wow factor. Not only a Hellcat but 426

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

don't break it!!!!

That would hurt!!!

 

[buddy guy]

All in at $57,500+trucking fees. $27500 for Hellcat, stroker kit with billet forged crank, blower, full updated fuel system, etc. $30000 for donor truck, built 8 speed/transfercase, driveshaft, etc.

You can definitely do this cheaper with a 6.4 engine and whipple but I went with the Hellcat because of the 10 rib drive system oem reliability. Numerous reasons really. Not to mention wow factor. Not only a Hellcat but 426

soooo..when i win the lottery, i guess

 

[Hemi_Express2013]

soooo..when i win the lottery, i guess

It really depends on what you want. MMX has 5-6 options for engine stuff not to mention crate engines. Stroking your existing 5.7 is the biggest bang dollar for horses in my opinion. It's just when you start upgrading oil, rockers, crank, caps, fuel and the countless things around the numbers that ch*t starts hitting you hard.

If you already have the 8 speed, you're ahead. If Not, all you need is the new powernet communications for a 8hp70-75 or 8hp90 swap. But there is a ton of work into a 8 speed swap. Right down to emergency park release. We went with the donor just in case I didn't have the new communications. So my 13 is now a 15. Labor cost is high.

 

[buddy guy]

how much are you budgeting for tickets?