This thread made me start thinking of this thread again...
http://forums.finalgear.com/automot...ease-4-7-liter-straight-6-crate-engine-40649/
SO I called up our Dodge parts department, we don't have a new Jeep dealership, and finally asked them to check on the price for that 4.7 liter crate motor.
It is kind of the end of the day though and my guy couldn't find that crate motor in his 2010 performance catalog. Some of the other new crate engines are in there but not that one.
I didn't have a part number for him so he couldn't look it up directly.
I have the part number now but everyone is busy so I can't get through.
Part number is P5155210 and a couple of different sources have said the price will be $4,690 which is kind of high IMO but I want our parts department to check.
http://www.moparmagazine.com/2009/nov-dec/dream_out_loud_with_mopar_blocks_and_crate_engines.html
You can buy a mid mileage 2003 or 2004 Grand Cherokee for 10k-12k so even if the crate motor is $4,700 bucks even after installation you would be well under 20,000. You could throw a trans rebuild with shift in plus a mild lift kit and still be under $20,000.