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Did you say you got the whole drivetrain for $500?? That's not too much at all IMHO...if the engine ran up to when you pulled it, and the trans/rear are good, that's not a bad deal at all.

Depending on how long it was sitting and how it was treated, it may be perfectly fine to toss on some new gaskets for the pan, covers, and intake, and press on! Although I'll put in a shameless plug to use a better intake and a little more cam ;) 8)

mopar, by all means-start up a new thread-we'll read it :)