Thoughts on a hellcat engine pullout for $5500

[TexasRoadRunner68]

So, I’m sticking with the big block for my charger build. However, I know they will be discontinuing the hellcat engines and it’s probably better to pick one up before they do so if I’d like to have one.

I found a 2018 engine pulled out of a charger. The seller has receipts from buying the car at auction and also photos/digital copies of the title. The car was wrecked, but I’d assume it ran. The seller has never test fired it. Selling as is for $5500, complete from supercharger to oil pan with harness and all accessories but no ecu. I know stand-alone ones are $2500-2800.

Most of these are $9-10k running. I’d have to part with some stuff to buy this, but seems like it might be worthwhile.

Any thoughts?

 

[TexasRoadRunner68]

 

[Jerry Hall]

How many miles? I see a motor and a hull. Probably a good price, but inspect for major parts damage, like engine, transmission and harnesses. If you are prepared to buy a stand alone harness and computer, forget the harnesses.

 

[RemCharger]

#1 thought is , don't assume anything.

My cousin got burnt on a 6.1 takeout once

 

[TexasRoadRunner68]

i would assume even if there are some issues, the block, crank, supercharger and accessories are likely worth his asking. But I’m not totally familiar with hellcat parts.

 

[TexasRoadRunner68]

How many miles? I see a motor and a hull. Probably a good price, but inspect for major parts damage, like engine, transmission and harnesses. If you are prepared to buy a stand alone harness and computer, forget the harnesses.

33k miles. This was the car before the guy parted it. He is keeping the trans for his build.

This would be an engine only deal.

 

[threewood]

Why are the supercharger top cover bolts missing?

 

[Jerry Hall]

33k miles. This was the car before the guy parted it. He is keeping the trans for his build.

This would be an engine only deal.

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The engine is probably worth the price. When you build a car around that engine, plan on 25-30K plus the car and its restoration. Been there done that, with a 6.1 build.

 

[TexasRoadRunner68]

Why are the supercharger top cover bolts missing?

He has them. He claims he pulled the supercharger to get a look inside the motor.

 

[Don selleck]

run

 

[TexasRoadRunner68]

run

When I see the parts locally, usually the super chargers are listed for $2k, crank 1300-1600, and I doubt you can find a bge block for under $600-800.

But it’s more likely to be more trouble than it’s worth I’ll probably pass.

 

[Jerry Hall]

You made a statement or two above that would make me real suspicious about this engine.
1. He took the supercharger apart to look into the engine.
2. He is keeping the transmission for his build.
Both those statements post a red flag for me. Why would you buy a Hellcat Charger, part it out, keep the transmission, and cull the motor. Think about it, I would pass.

 

[beanhead]

You made a statement or two above that would make me real suspicious about this engine.
1. He took the supercharger apart to look into the engine.
2. He is keeping the transmission for his build.
Both those statements post a red flag for me. Why would you buy a Hellcat Charger, part it out, keep the transmission, and cull the motor. Think about it, I would pass.

Point #1--- you don't "get a look inside the motor" on a gen3 just by pulling the top off the supercharger....

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

well my feelings on a rounded over car , did it run while it was upside down and screw up the crank do to lack of oil pressure , because the sump is on top of the engine at that point . i'd be pulling the pan first before i purchased it .

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

disagree . well i guess you've never had a car upside down and still running before . always check those bearing for lack of supplied oil pressure . and this car is a high performance machine , and to get it on it's lid , there was some radical driving going on . i don't think this happened just driving to church on sunday morning .

 

[1 Wild R/T]

disagree . well i guess you've never had a car upside down and still running before . always check those bearing for lack of supplied oil pressure . and this car is a high performance machine , and to get it on it's lid , there was some radical driving going on . i don't think this happened just driving to church on sunday morning .

I see I'm not the only one getting Red X's with no follow up post to justify it... I rarely click the Red X & if I do I'll always post why I disagree... I feel like it should be SOP...

 

[kiwigtx]

I was under the impression that a whole bunch of other parts were needed to get the performance out of that engine - ECU, BCM, pedal, tank modules etc.
Also, the transmission is what heps the appeal of the engine as a unit. Without the trans, you might run into more problems down the line.

I investigated by a Hellcat on a pallet from Cleveland a few years ago.....a lot more money than you are showing us here....and that's when they are available.

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These pallets are ready to go....obviously not road legal like that.

 

[kiwigtx]

I see I'm not the only one getting Red X's with no follow up post to justify it... I rarely click the Red X & if I do I'll always post why I disagree... I feel like it should be SOP...

Best we print off some "Hurt feelings" reporting sheets.

 

[moparedtn]

That rascal looks like buzzards have been pickin' over the bones. Pass....

 

[furious70]

It's almost at core price for the engine and sc. Oil cooler and ic cooler included?