General Information
Year
1977
Make
Dodge
Model
Ramcharger
Color
Yellow
Packages
SE
History
Purchased in July, 2007. Supposedly restored in 1993. But, had tired 360 V8. Originally wanted to swap in a 440 BB. But, later decided to do a CTD 4bt conversion.
Just when I think I'm finished, I find something else to upgrade...
Just when I think I'm finished, I find something else to upgrade...
1977 Dodge Ramcharger (Yellow)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Cummins 4bt, CPL 858, Holset Super HX30w turbo, M3 fuel pin, 3200 Governor spring, Fuel screw turned up 2 full turns.
140 amp alternator.
Dodge Intrepid electric radiator fans.
46rh auto/overdrive transmission. Rebuilt.
NP241 transfer case.
140 amp alternator.
Dodge Intrepid electric radiator fans.
46rh auto/overdrive transmission. Rebuilt.
NP241 transfer case.
Interior
New Autometer & SpeedHut dash gauges. SpeedHut GPS Speedometer. Autometer Oil, Temp, Voltmeter, and Fuel gauges.
Added Autometer diesel Tachmeter, Boost, and EGT gauges.
I wanted to keep it's original 70s look with the newer gauges.
Added Autometer diesel Tachmeter, Boost, and EGT gauges.
I wanted to keep it's original 70s look with the newer gauges.
Exterior
Warn winch bumper with Warn 8274 winch.
Added tow points.
Added tow points.
Audio
Pioneer AM/FM, CD, MP3 deck.
Four 6x9 speakers.
Four 6x9 speakers.
Suspension
Rough Country 6 inch lift...(And, it's rough...)
On a pair of completely rebuilt D60s, 4.10s, out of a 78 W300 truck.
Front D60 with Detroit TrueTrak LSD.
Rear HD60 with Detroit Locker and disk brake conversion.
On a pair of completely rebuilt D60s, 4.10s, out of a 78 W300 truck.
Front D60 with Detroit TrueTrak LSD.
Rear HD60 with Detroit Locker and disk brake conversion.
Wheel and Tire
American Racing black AR767 with BFG M/Ts, 35x12.5x16.5.