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This sounds like a perfectly good plan, which I'm sure will be perfectly executed and nothing at all will go wrong. There is no reason that you can't have a diesel truck that drives like a Lambo and hauls bikes. I say go for it....what's the worst that could happen?
Post pics.
Post pics.
Nope, I voted for a socialist
Hmmmmmm, you sure you want to amp up the boost to 40 pounds? Sure sounds like your planning on towing
Just weld your waste-gate shut.
I didn't realize you don't wanna tow with having a ton of power. I'm just doing govoner springs, a bigger turbo housing, and a fuel plate. as well as pyro and booste gauges
I was the model for those. True story.
The blue ones maybe.
sigh....yes...
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0810dp_1995_ford_f150_cummins_diesel/index.html
I can think of better ways to spend $10k+ than by upgrading an already functional truck. Cool project, lame product.
I can think of better ways to spend $10k+ than by upgrading an already functional truck. Cool project, lame product.
Well, thats the difference between horsepower, and torque. HP is for going fast, Torque is for pulling.
Horse power sells cars, torque wins races.
Plain and simple. Horsepower is just a number. Torque is a calculated value thats good for everything. More torque means you can get out of corners faster. Thats also why my 454 rapes the **** out of ricers.
Agreed. My favorite car I ever had was my z28 we dropped a 427 into. Get out of corners faster, off the line faster, accelerate out of a shift faster.....
Either way, making a car fast is all about matching up the power output of your engine with the drivetrain. Good spacing in the gears in teh trans, and a matching set of gears in the rear end... All a Fine balance to be had, and alot of work to be done.
If I was really being nice to Mooshoo, I would tell him that a set of gears in the rear end would do WAY more for his truck and perceived power than the increased boost, fuel system modification, and whatever else he wants to do.
yeah but then he wouldnt waste all his money... lol
Very true..... What did ya have your 454 in? or are you talking a 454SS?
Mushu's truck has been spotted.
Just finished the govoner spring, so now my junk doesn't start cutting fuel at 2k. I also machined my fuel pump to a #10. Did pyro and boost guages. I'm picking up a new bed this weekend and pick n pull (the one that came with the truck has a few gnarly dents and is missing about half the paint. Apparently all white dodges do it) then for some line X. Then it's time to save for a trailer and I should have a super solid tow rig that will last for ever
:facepalm: X2
the dent in the cab is about 90% out as of now.
wow. The trud polishing tag is more relevant than ever. How mush did you get paid to take that off someones hands?
Striving to be a home-owner I see.
which dent?
the dent in the cab is about 90% out as of now.
is there a panel that isnt dented?
has the dash caved in yet?...apparently all 12V dodges do it.
no....seriously....has it?
expect the paint to start fading on the hood also.
shame it's a 8 foot bed...the 6ft bed w/extra cab looks better.
otherwise...enjoy.
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4500$ right around 200K, mechanically it's perfect, and there's a 1000$ clutch in it that''s 20K old. Diesels are expensive....
There's 2 small dents on the bed and the pannel behind the door was all sorts of Fed up, it looks pretty good now though
Dash has not caved in, theres 1 small burn on the drivers seat otherwise the interior is pretty much stain free and cherry.
The other colors fade, the white chips. I like the 8 foot bed, I can put bikes in back and still have the tool box. It is a bitch and a half to park compared to the 6 foot bed
On the higher side of a fair price. Diesels hold their value like none other. Yes it has 220K on it, BUT, the thing will run a million miles. The NV4500 is pretty much indestructible, a dana 80 is going to hold up in back, and that motor is legendary. A new cummins is going to set you back 7600$ more than the gas version
As long as it has been maintained. I think people are judging by the exterior that this truck has been beat on pretty hard, that's all.