On Fri, 11 Aug 2000, Bur, Jim wrote:
> I spoke to John Hennessey regarding putting a V10 in a Dak just like the
> Durango. He wants between 45 and 65K to do it due to the significant
> firewall and floorpan changes (not to mention the cost of the engine). For
> that kind of coin, you might as well buy a Viper and use the Dak for daily
> fun - unless you have to be the "only one". I know I would love to have one,
> but cant imagine spending that much on the Dak.
Yep, but then again, that's Hennessey. They aren't exactly known
for bargains. :-) List on the engine is about $16K, and you could
probably spend another $5-10K installing it yourself (depending
on wether you change out the tranny, how "nice" you want it to
look, etc.)
Eric Kurtz, (used to be on the DML) works at the Jeep/Truck design
studios and said there were a few DC execs running around in Daks with
Viper mills. So, even after $65K, you still wouldn't be the only
one. :-(
-Jon-
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