Ram 2500 engine — 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,235
- Average
- $4,949
- High
- $8,000
Trim-specific price guide
Ram 2500 Engine — 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) variant of the Ram 2500 engine, aggregated from 104 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used Ram 2500 engine (6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit)) costs $1,235 to $8,000, with a median asking price of $4,900. Based on 104 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$4,738
Grade B (good)$5,272
Grade C (fair)$4,427
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,235–$6,87450 listings
Grade BStandard used$4,000–$6,50021 listings
Grade CVisible wear$3,956–$4,4274 listings
Grade XUngraded$3,400–$8,00029 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,235–$6,874 | 50 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $4,000–$6,500 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $3,956–$4,427 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $3,400–$8,000 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$4,738
Grade B$5,272
Grade C$4,427
Ungraded$6,072
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,235–$8,000 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) variant of the Ram 2500 engine, based on 104 priced listings across 4 model years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). Its $4,900 median is 9% below the Ram 2500 engine overall median of $5,393.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ram 2500 engine variants
5.7L, CNG (VIN 2, 8th digit)
2 yrs$2,885$2,530 – $4,7505.7L, gasoline (VIN T, 8th digit)
3 yrs$2,902$1,575 – $4,9716.4L (gasoline, VIN J, 8th digit)
6 yrs$4,995$1,235 – $8,4126.4L (gasoline, VIN J, 8th digit), single alternator
1 yr$8,165$4,750 – $10,8406.7L (diesel, VIN L, 8th digit)
10 yrs$9,450$1,500 – $18,730Common questions
Ram 2500 engine (6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Ram 2500 engine (6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit))?
Based on 104 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Ram 2500 engine in the 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,235 and $8,000, with a median asking price of $4,900.
Which Ram 2500 years use the 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) engine?
The 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $4,738, Grade B has a median of $5,272, Grade C has a median of $4,427. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.