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Bragging Rights
- Top Speed125 mph
- HP450
- Weight3400 lbs
Major Upgrades
- bore-increase
- port and polish
- engine swap
Modifications
Performance Parts
- Weiand Intake
- Hedman Header
- Flowmaster Exhaust
- Mopar Engine Comps.
- MSD Ignition
- PerTronix Perf. Chip
- Optima Engine Electronics
- Bilstein Shocks
- Mopar Springs
- Mopar Brakes
- B&M Transmission
Car Audio & Video
Interior
Exterior Styling
| Intro || Restoration - Before || Restoration - During || Restoration - After || Modifications || My Life || 440cid Swap || Painless Wiring Harness|| A-518 Overdrive Swap|
|Introduction|
I purchased this truck for $1000 in August 2007. I had a 1978 Dodge RC in high-school and to this day, I still regret selling it! Regardless, I think this truck should fill that "void" left by "Big Black" (my old truck's nickname).
Quick-look!
- 1979 Dodge D200 3/4-ton 2WD Long-bed
- 7.2L 440cid - Approx 450hp/500lb-ft (originally a 360cid - see page 7)
- A-518 Overdrive 4-speed automatic (currently being swapped in - see page 9)
- 131" Wheel-base
- 8100lb GVWR
- Dana 60 Rear
- 4.10:1 axle ratio w/ Sure-grip (soon to be replaced)
I purchased this truck to be a utility/toy-hauler, with the occasional pleasure drive in mind. The Dodge has to be easy to drive and handle (i.e. no stick shift so Diana can drive), and it must be reliable. However, the most important thing is that the Dodge MUST be safe. I wouldn't drive my "girls" around in anything that wasn't up to par with modern cars. Living here in the desert, she also needs to have A/C.
With all this in mind, I've got a list of upgrades and modifications in mind. I've already swapped out the 360cid for a 440cid making over 450hp! I didn't say that the truck couldn't be fun to drive! I'm currently swapping in a A-518 overdrive automatic transmission for better driveability and gas mileage.
