8.25-9.25 dodge rear
i have been running a 9.25 in my 82 dodge pu for about 9 years with a 5.9 diesel. a few trips down the strip with 9 in. slicks. people told me it would break it is still working with no problems. torgue on a diesel is much higher than most gassers so i think one would have...
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acquired a hemi short block when working at the dealer. had a small piece of metal between the head and block. took a while but i talked the factory rep out of it. a little machine work and was good to go.
welding
started "playing" with aluminum about a month ago. after reading this thread i tried the candle and it worked great. thanks to all for the tips[cl
welding
most "kids" under 30 that i know dont want to get their hands dirty to make a living. this old man has reached an age that he needs more and more help to do the things he used to do. cant pay them just to help if they have to get their hands dirty. ps. will find out the next few weeks...
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one could do like i did. use the older models which are real trucks. 97 5.9 in 82 1/2 ton. 18 mi. per. gal. 0 to 60 5.1 secs. 1/8 mi. low 8s and a blast to drive. no real headaches with emissions.
viper
good luck on your project. i went diesel in 97 and hope i never have to go back. been playing with 82 dodge 1/2 ton with 97 cummins in it for about 7 years. i dont have the funds to really make it run. it did wake up the troops in my small town though.:D
muscle cars
you really dont want to see it. car is DIRTY. hasnt been moved in about 5 years. does have a 66 hemi belvedere? sitting beside it. bought both of them new.