The Build For My Ramcharger
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The Build For My Ramcharger
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!
RTCHAS- Posts : 788
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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!
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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.!
I also scored a set of used Headman headers for the build for $70 off CL.!
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Lookin good that orange paint makes it look awesome. you and Bill r doing a good job.
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Orangepeel815- Posts : 300
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Gives it 59hp on the bench dyno!
RTCHAS- Posts : 788
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Looking good Chas that reminds me of when I did my 1983 Ramcharger
moddog- Posts : 350
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I just pulled the trigger on some re-man Indy Cyl Heads.. http://www.aeroheadracing.com/id6.html
RTCHAS- Posts : 788
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They have the 202 and the 160 valves
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http://www.aeroheadracing.com/id6.html[/quote[/url]]RTCHAS wrote:I just pulled the trigger on some re-man Indy Cyl Heads.. [url=http://www.aeroheadracing.com/id6.html
Those will work well.
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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
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Hey Charles maybe now I can spin the 33" tires on that Pig!!
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Here is the new intake I payed $151.00 free shipping and I had a discount code so I save $40 bucks! 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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Its Like Dec 25th!!! WOT WOT!!
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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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Well the Crosswind intake looks pretty!
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What do you guys think I should do with the M/T valve covers ?
Paint them Silver ?
Polish them ? (lota work)
paint them orange ?
Paint them Silver ?
Polish them ? (lota work)
paint them orange ?
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okay the build is moving forward pulled the parts needed from old motor and now its ready to go in.
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The old timing cover had to be installed after cleaning and paint.
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Here is the last time this will be in my truck!
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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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Looks awesome I wouldn't paint . Your project is coming along nicely.
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It's looking Chas I do like the M/T valve covers LOL
moddog- Posts : 350
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Excellent work Chas! She is coming together great. She will be a lot of fun when completed.
-Dave
-Dave
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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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