The issue was, the engine had no car to go into. As such, it sat around on a crate with dollys for more than two decades. The seller says he acquired it in 2021 after it changed hands several times. None of its previous owners had the opportunity to install it.
Besides being a brand-new Dodge V10 in mint condition due to climate-controlled storage, it has all the accessory pieces ready to go, including a clutch, a starter motor, ignition components, serpentine belts, an idler pulley, an alternator, and power-steering pump.