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Originally Posted by FIREM (Post 69198)

Yes but with some modifications. There are some items that need to be swapped to make this work. Base engine, block, internals same.
00 G has EGR, 03K does not (300M Special) Plenum/upper intake manifold, engine wire harness, flexplate (flywheel) Drivers side cam gear/tone wheel MUST match the car the engine is going into...
see :How To: Convert a 2002-2004 3.5HO Engine to Work in a 1998-2001 and vice versa - DodgeIntrepid.Net Forums - Dodge Intrepid, Concorde, 300m and Eagle Vision chat for details from the guy has done it many times....

So basically not worth the trouble? I'm paying someone to put the new motor in and found the g for $550 less than the k. With all the extra work, id probably b paying that in labor, id assume?

I'm new to this thread so thanks for help. I'm not doing the work myself, I'm paying someone to do it. The vin g engine is $550 cheaper than the vin k one but with all the extra work, I might as well pay the extra $ on the engine, if ill b paying it in labor anyway?

Most likely labor would eat up some of the savings.
Be sure to replace the timing belt & water pump on the engine going into your Special.

Why would a salvage yard ask me the 8th letter of the VIN if they already asked year and make/model? Would I have to have same year and make/model of engine for it to be compatible? What other engines could I look for? Does the "special" make a big difference on the motor?

Look at your PCM...two big white plugs, or 4 small black plugs????