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Post by RTCHAS Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:14 pm

Okay some of you may know I am building a small block 360 for my 1990 Ramcharger truck. I started with a 1978 360 out of a car with 77,000 miles on it. I then ripped it down and had Bill check everything with his BoreGauges and Micrometer. We found it to be in good shape for a cheap (anything but) rebuild. I sent it out to Local shop had the block cleaned and a hone put on all the cylinders then I installed new cam bearings and freeze plugs. This past sunday Bill came back we checked everything once more and it was still looking good so today I dropped the crank and with Bill's skills we set the end play in it, then i started droppin slugs in this thing with the cam going in and timing set to boot! Here she is in her glory! cheers The Build For My Ramcharger DSCN5697The Build For My Ramcharger DSCN5696The Build For My Ramcharger DSCN5695The Build For My Ramcharger DSCN5694The Build For My Ramcharger DSCN5692
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:19 pm

While I was doing this on the cheap its anything but Payed $150 for the motor, I have $307.00 in machine work and $500.00 and counting in parts so far .. So while it was less than a reman short (not by much) Its cool knowing I Did it myself. My next 360 will be a stroked 408 for the Red Dakota with the turbo! Twisted Evil
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:01 pm

Yesterday Bill stopped by and we checked the cam with his degree wheel I had installed it straight up dot to dot and she was with in 1 degree.

I also scored a set of used Headman headers for the build for $70 off CL.!
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Post by Orangepeel815 Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:03 pm

Lookin good that orange paint makes it look awesome. you and Bill r doing a good job.


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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:05 pm

Gives it 59hp on the bench dyno!
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Post by moddog Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:06 pm

Looking good Chas that reminds me of when I did my 1983 Ramcharger
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:08 pm

I just pulled the trigger on some re-man Indy Cyl Heads.. Very Happy http://www.aeroheadracing.com/id6.html
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Post by moddog Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:49 pm

They have the 202 and the 160 valves
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Post by Series 5 Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:47 pm

RTCHAS wrote:I just pulled the trigger on some re-man Indy Cyl Heads.. Very Happy [url=http://www.aeroheadracing.com/id6.html
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Those will work well.
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:25 pm

I was going to pull the old heads and re-do them,like I told you Bill ,but I was looking around and found these on Ramcharger site. With basic rebuild shop wanted $400 and these are $690 shipped and everything is done/replaced so I dont have to worry about a cracked head or new guides ect ect... Or pulling old ones and waiting to get them back. I just bought an intake on egay looks like Im going CARB no TBI for me! I read up on how to do it and looks pretty straight forward so no worries about the PCM and cam working together ! And more POWER cause TBI has no "tuneability" Owell the EPA will hate me cause smog gear is going in the trashcan affraid
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:27 pm

Hey Charles maybe now I can spin the 33" tires on that Pig!! pig
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Post by RTCHAS Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:30 pm

Here is the new intake I payed $151.00 free shipping and I had a discount code so I save $40 bucks! Twisted Evil http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SB-CHRYSLER-318-360-INTAKE-MANIFOLD-DUAL-PLANE-POLISHED-/150574392565?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230eeee4f5
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:27 pm

Its Like Dec 25th!!! WOT WOT!! santa cheers The Build For My Ramcharger Headsheaders144 The Build For My Ramcharger Headsheaders142 The Build For My Ramcharger Headsheaders143 The Build For My Ramcharger Headsheaders141 The Build For My Ramcharger Headsheaders145
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Post by RTCHAS Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:14 pm

Update! I got the Intake and finished a Port Match on both the Heads and Intake Ports. I now Have the Heads on and ordered new Push rods a Pick up tube (oil pump) and oil pan . I figured it would be to much to remove the old pan clean it set the pick up height. So to save time I just got a new one from Rockauto. Next step install the vavle train after I clean all the Rockers!
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:47 pm

Well the Crosswind The Build For My Ramcharger SRTCharger036intake looks pretty!
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:49 pm

What do you guys think I should do with the M/T valve covers ?
Paint them Silver ?
Polish them ? (lota work)
paint them orange ?

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Post by RTCHAS Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:43 am

okay the build is moving forward pulled the parts needed from old motor and now its ready to go in. The Build For My Ramcharger Ramtruckmotor007
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:44 am

The old timing cover had to beThe Build For My Ramcharger Ramtruckmotor005 installed after cleaning and paint.
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:45 am

Here is the last time this will be in my truck! The Build For My Ramcharger Ramtruckmotor004
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Post by RTCHAS Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:54 am

This past sunday I yanked the old 5.9 out and dropped in the new one today I finished bolting it in place. I still have a LONG way to go before it gets fired up but one step @ a time . LOL I've gota get a Carb for it and also plumb a fuel system to make it run. The Dizzy has to be rewired and the A/C may get the boot for now because it will not work with the manifold I have , got to work that out too. Also the throttle cable and kick down are going to be tricky to figure out with the new Carb. WTF was I thinking going Carb'd....I didn't install the headers because I wanted to run it with Muffler before I have to make a whole duel exhaust set-up from scratch. I will still have alot of pipe to weld in to get it right. So with work taking up all my free time I figure by July she will be back on the road! LOL
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Post by Orangepeel815 Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:01 am

Looks awesome I wouldn't paint . Your project is coming along nicely.
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Post by moddog Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:13 am

It's looking Chas I do like the M/T valve covers LOL Wink
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Post by TrueBlue Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:59 pm

Excellent work Chas! She is coming together great. She will be a lot of fun when completed.

-Dave
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Post by RTCHAS Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:04 am

Thanks Guys! I cant wait I miss the old Battle Wagon ! Charles those M/T's got a paint job and turned out pretty nice!
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