Hello from Indiana...and of course a question!

[dfrazz]

Hopefully showing some of work doesn't come off arrogant...sorry if it did.
The only thing I have ever learned for sure doing this kind of work is that I always have more to learn ....

That's a great looking Trans Am!  You need a cowboy hat on when you drive it!

One thing you will quickly learn about Mopars compared to GM or Ferb, EVERYTHING cost 2-3x.  I had a 408 stroker in my '71 Challenger and could have had 3 chevy 350's for the same price.  That is why I said double your budget. 

[ToxicWolf]

That's a great looking Trans Am!  You need a cowboy hat on when you drive it!

One thing you will quickly learn about Mopars compared to GM or Ferb, EVERYTHING cost 2-3x.  I had a 408 stroker in my '71 Challenger and could have had 3 chevy 350's for the same price.  That is why I said double your budget.

   If you aren't familiar with working on a Mopar, the cost could come as a shock.   

[Chryco Psycho]

IMO spending more up front to get a better or more complete car will always save you |$$$ in the long haul . Welcome BTW 

[ToxicWolf]

Here is a list of the codes

http://www.mymopar.com/6971opcodes.htm