Need help picking a V10 Viper engine for my project

[demon34071]

Originally Posted by SuperB70

We need pics.

To your questions:

Crank trigger is in the middle of the block from '05 and newer.

You dont need/want a Ram engine- if you mean iron 8.0.
SRT-10 8.3 is the same as Viper other than its an automatic trans. Different headers, oilpan and no flywheel.
Gen 3 is with wastespark coils on liftervalley when Gen 4 has 10 LS-style coils on the valve covers.

Try to buy engine with firing harness so you can run with Mopars off road race ecu box(if talking about gen 3 & 4)

Gen 3 (8.3) has a oiling problem that causes number 3 & 7 (if I remember numbers correct) rod bearings failure.
Gen 4 (8.4) has up datet swinging pick up.
Gen 2 (8.0) has forged rods so it can handle boost if added later date.

64Pontiac what body are you putting it in?
Wellis77 I have read that head and intake chance would cost more than couple hundred. Parts, gaskets, bolts and wiring chances.. You got better information?

Thanks for the information... The engines I am looking at are the following:

05 - V10 - Ram - Auto trans -- Comes with accessories, harness, computer
06 - V10 - Viper - Manual trans -- Comes with accessories, harness, computer
05 - V10 - Viper - No trans -- Comes with accessories, harness, computer

Sounds like I should stay away from anything 04 or older since the have the rear crank trigger that seams to be my concern that keeps popping up. Maybe a call to Coan Racing this week to see if it matters on their adapter or not.