Lifter can replacement vs new engine

[tony4x4tx]

16’ 6.4 285k and lost a lifter. Had dealership PUP 0w-40 it’s whole life except like 2 changes I needed to do myself because of work. I haven’t found a reputable shop I felt comfortable doing the work. I can get a create engine from Mopar for 6k, plus 3k dealer install. Comes with warranty if I get the dealership to install. My question is would you replace lifters and cam or go with the crate motor? I just bought a new 1500 as my daily driver so this truck will be for towing heavy, hunting, general real truck stuff. My 1500 will be mainly a pavement princess. If you think cam/lifters heads redone, please recommend a shop. I don’t mind traveling for quality work on a truck I will have for the next 5+ years.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

16’ 6.4 285k and lost a lifter. Had dealership PUP 0w-40 it’s whole life except like 2 changes I needed to do myself because of work. I haven’t found a reputable shop I felt comfortable doing the work. I can get a create engine from Mopar for 6k, plus 3k dealer install. Comes with warranty if I get the dealership to install. My question is would you replace lifters and cam or go with the crate motor? I just bought a new 1500 as my daily driver so this truck will be for towing heavy, hunting, general real truck stuff. My 1500 will be mainly a pavement princess. If you think cam/lifters heads redone, please recommend a shop. I don’t mind traveling for quality work on a truck I will have for the next 5+ years.

I would put an upgraded cam and lifters any day before a new engine

 

[Poolmonkey]

I would put an upgraded cam and lifters any day before a new engine

MDS delete?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

MDS delete?

That too with the new lifters but im talking a more aggressive cam for some extra power can get everything for about 2000-2500$ including new timing set would be the way to go over a new crate engine in my opinion.

 

[jetrinka]

At 285k? No way I'd be just putting a cam and lifters in it. Crate engine all the way.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

At 285k? No way I'd be just putting a cam and lifters in it. Crate engine all the way.

Good point i was thinking KM lol. Still i would do a complete rebuild with more power before a stock crate

 

[elephantrider]

check the block upon teardown. either way, I agree with moe powah, captain!

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

If it was my truck I would either sell it as-is or I’d buy the $6k motor and drop it in myself and save the $3k.. Damn a warranty, I ain’t paying half what the motor costs for install.

 

[jetrinka]

sell it as-is

The best idea yet. Lets not forget the rest of the truck has 285k. I'd hate to put thousands into it only to have the trans grenade shortly after.

The condition of the rest of the truck really dictates this decision and even if in great shape I'd be apprehensive (unless you can do all the work yourself)

 

[dieselscout80]

Might be better to find a take engine and transmission.

 

[tony4x4tx]

Appreciate all the feedback gents, looks like crate motor (oil pump change) will be the move for me since I plan on keeping the truck. I just bought a new 1500 so selling the 2500 isn't an option for me. Trans has had a pretty easy life with 4.56s and 30-40k filter + drain and fills so not too worried about it. Rest of the truck is solid.

 

[AH64ID]

Why a crate motor over a local rebuild?

Local rebuild should be as good or higher quality, and you can upgrade some internals.

 

[chas0218]

Why a crate motor over a local rebuild?

Local rebuild should be as good or higher quality, and you can upgrade some internals.

about the same price wise too.

 

[IndyRamMega]

Why a crate motor over a local rebuild?

Local rebuild should be as good or higher quality, and you can upgrade some internals.

thought there's nothing better than oem? why do the internals or any externals need upgraded?

 

[elephantrider]

wagler would def be an upgrade from oem.

 

[AH64ID]

thought there's nothing better than oem? why do the internals or any externals need upgraded?

Some parts are better OEM and some aren’t.

If you want a stock motor build a stock motor, but if you’re rebuilding a motor may as well see what’s available that’s better.

For example I used mostly stock stuff on my 05 5.9, but went with different Cummins pistons, upgraded injectors, upgraded cam, valve springs, pushrods, turbo, and exhaust manifold.

 

[gimmie11s]

24v with a p-pump swap and call it a day. Sounds like a truck that's been well-used anyway, why not make it interesting.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

It’s a Hemi you special people

 

[gimmie11s]

It’s a Hemi you special people

*Was

Now it's a broki

Perfect opportunity to upgrade

 

[jetrinka]

285k before a lifter wiped a cam out??!! I thought that happened every other oil change on the Hemi!! The internet says so!