HEMI Swap Dakota, $???

Kinja'd!!! "PilotMan" (Pilotman)
11/10/2015 at 20:02 • Filed to: None

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Long story short, I’m thinking about taking this pickup in on a trade for my paramotor. I’m asking $6,500 and he’s asking $6,500, seems like a good trade. Especially, since selling a paramotor as the snow begins to fly is not easy.

Here’s what I know about the truck:

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“I’ve got a Hemi conversion 2000 dodge Dakota R/T. The engine and transmission were out of a 2007 1500 truck. 47k total miles on engine and trans. This is pushing almost 400hp and gets about 25mpg on the freeway. It was a professional swap so it’s built right. A/c. Full power. Everything works perfectly. No issues with the truck. Stand alone computer with custom tuning. Interior is almost perfect. Body has minor dings and scratches due to a truck it’s age. Engine swap alone was over 8000 early this year.”

For you Mopar or Dakota fans, do you think I could turn around and sell this truck for close to $6,500.

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DISCUSSION (14)


Kinja'd!!! Birddog > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 20:15

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I had one and miss the heck out of it. Mine had a Vortech V1 blower on the 5.9 and was a damn hoot to drive except for the frequent Trans issues.

You may get bites at $6500 because of the Hemi swap and the much improved Trans. It really comes down to the condition of the body and if it will meet emissions standards though.


Kinja'd!!! Brian, The Life of > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 20:19

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I would certainly consider it at that price. Nice truck!


Kinja'd!!! lone_liberal > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 20:24

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I was going to bring up emissions, but then I saw the Idaho plate. I think in Idaho only the Boise area has emissions inspections.


Kinja'd!!! Birddog > lone_liberal
11/10/2015 at 20:32

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That’s good news then!


Kinja'd!!! PilotMan > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 20:34

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NADA value on a stock R/T with 47k miles is $5,200. One with a good Hemi swap should be worth $6,500.


Kinja'd!!! PilotMan > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 20:35

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She’s got cats and is passing emissions so that’s good. Do you want this one? ;)


Kinja'd!!! davedave1111 > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 20:41

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I have nothing useful to say, but goddamn I want a paramotor.


Kinja'd!!! Birddog > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 20:44

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I wish! All my money and free time is soon to go into the toilet known as a Rehab House.


Kinja'd!!! PilotMan > davedave1111
11/10/2015 at 20:58

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Buy mine then I won’t have to worry about a trade https://www.ksl.com/?nid=678&ad=37…


Kinja'd!!! davedave1111 > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 21:45

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Would if I could, but I’m on a different continent and have other priorities right now. And you need a license here for anything with wheels.

But don’t let that stop you sending it to me if you just feel generous all of a sudden - I’ll pay shipping :)


Kinja'd!!! greenagain > PilotMan
11/10/2015 at 21:54

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Do it! That is probably the best looking modern day pickup truck. with a Hemi already in there, with everything functional I’d be jumping on it if I were you.


Kinja'd!!! swaptastic > PilotMan
11/11/2015 at 17:43

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Very cool swap. I have to agree some Dodge fan would love to have this.


Kinja'd!!! swaptastic > PilotMan
11/11/2015 at 20:28

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If you do decide to take it and want to sell it let me know. I can write an article on it. Might help you sell it.


Kinja'd!!! PilotMan > swaptastic
11/11/2015 at 20:49

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I will be checking it out this weekend, I’ll let you know. That would be very cool to get an article written. Supposedly the swap is very well done.