A rare Dodge Viper SRT-10 crate engine, stored for years at a Wisconsin dealership, has sold for $18,000, drawing strong interest from collectors seeking one of the last remaining examples of the powerplant.
A Long-Stored Engine Finally Sells
The 8.4-liter V10, originally built for the Gen 4 Viper, had been sitting in inventory at Gandrud CDJR in Green Bay before finally selling in late September 2025. In its original application, the engine produced 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
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Engineering Behind the ZB II V10
Known internally as the ZB II V10, the engine traces its roots to Chrysler’s LA-engine architecture. It features an aluminum block, specialized valve timing, and dual throttle bodies mounted on a silver intake manifold, along with signature red valve covers bearing the Viper crest.
Complete Crate Engine Specifications
The crate engine shipped with its alternator, oil system, exhaust manifolds, ignition components, and flywheel included. It weighs approximately 650 pounds and was shipped in its original wooden crate, marked with part number 5038516AA and a 2010 production date.
A Increasingly Rare Find
Since Viper production ended in 2017, engines like this have become increasingly difficult to find. For collectors, acquiring one represents more than nostalgia, it’s a chance to own a piece of the Viper’s naturally aspirated V10 legacy at a time when most of Dodge’s current lineup has shifted toward turbocharged and electrified powertrains.