I am trying to do the same with an '09 1500, same as yours... crappy rod broke, went thru the block, so I'm looking for a block, 5.7 vvt, or 6.4 w/ vvt, still trying to decide or what I find...a reman 5.7 shortblock is 1100-1200, hoping I can find a decent block, then stroke w/good rods, and a set of 6.4 injectors...I think...