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The Beige Sand finish of this 1984 Dodge Ram D100 seals the deal when it comes to the thing passing as a blue-collar machine. However, the soundtrack is not the usual one, since the engine bay of the truck now accomodates a 392 (6.4L) HEMI, courtesy of Holley Performance.
While the 1970s set the scene for Dodge to offer muscle trucks such as the iconic Lil Red Express, the effects of the oil crisis means that models of the following decade were nowhere near as enticing.
However, as the Kentucky-based specialist explains, the work truck's generous engine bay, which landed in the hands of the company with a 318ci (5.2L) V8 meant that throwing in the said Gen III Hemi inside came naturally. Besides, as we discussed earlier today, when zooming in on a 392-powered 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport, the developer seems to have a thing for such swaps.
The donor car for this sleeper build was a 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, which means the loud pedal controls 485 ponies without any mods. And, as is the case with the truck mentioned above, whoever slips inside that mint-condition interior gets to enjoy a stick shift, since the V8 is mated to a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual.
The first step of the swap was achieved using Holley's motor mounts and transmission crossmember, along with a polyurethane transmission mount and a TR6060 gearbox adapter. Speaking of the tranny, it sports a Magnum tail shaft conversion by Bowler, as well as a Hurst Blackjack forward-position short-throw shifter and Hurst shifter stick.
Next up, the crew made use of a 392 crate engine kit to install the power distribution center, the accelerator pedal, the engine wiring harness, the chassis harness, sensors, and the PCM. Gas is sipped using a custom setup involving a 1992-1993 Dodge Ram fuel tank, among others.
The exhaust is quite a piece of work since it brings together a custom set of prototype cast-iron exhaust manifolds, aftermarket replacement catalytic converters for a 2015 Challenger, and, for the said sleeper attitude, a Hooker BlackHeart exhaust kit impersonating the rear-side-exit hardware that came from the factory.
Further down the power line, we find a factory replacement Hellcat dual-disk clutch, an Inland Empire driveshaft, and a 4.10 geared rear axle with a limited-slip diff, so you'll have no trouble putting that power down.
Corners? This D100 comes prepared for them. The truck has been brought closer to the road while featuring Dodge B-series van control arms up front and a custom-made flip kit at the back. Of course, we can't overlook the custom wheels, although they are not enough to blow the vehicle's cover.
Now, the developer also shared the cost of the build, which sits at $17,000; the truck itself came with a price of $6,500, while the engine and tranny were bought for $5,000.
However, as the Kentucky-based specialist explains, the work truck's generous engine bay, which landed in the hands of the company with a 318ci (5.2L) V8 meant that throwing in the said Gen III Hemi inside came naturally. Besides, as we discussed earlier today, when zooming in on a 392-powered 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport, the developer seems to have a thing for such swaps.
The donor car for this sleeper build was a 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, which means the loud pedal controls 485 ponies without any mods. And, as is the case with the truck mentioned above, whoever slips inside that mint-condition interior gets to enjoy a stick shift, since the V8 is mated to a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual.
The first step of the swap was achieved using Holley's motor mounts and transmission crossmember, along with a polyurethane transmission mount and a TR6060 gearbox adapter. Speaking of the tranny, it sports a Magnum tail shaft conversion by Bowler, as well as a Hurst Blackjack forward-position short-throw shifter and Hurst shifter stick.
Next up, the crew made use of a 392 crate engine kit to install the power distribution center, the accelerator pedal, the engine wiring harness, the chassis harness, sensors, and the PCM. Gas is sipped using a custom setup involving a 1992-1993 Dodge Ram fuel tank, among others.
The exhaust is quite a piece of work since it brings together a custom set of prototype cast-iron exhaust manifolds, aftermarket replacement catalytic converters for a 2015 Challenger, and, for the said sleeper attitude, a Hooker BlackHeart exhaust kit impersonating the rear-side-exit hardware that came from the factory.
Further down the power line, we find a factory replacement Hellcat dual-disk clutch, an Inland Empire driveshaft, and a 4.10 geared rear axle with a limited-slip diff, so you'll have no trouble putting that power down.
Corners? This D100 comes prepared for them. The truck has been brought closer to the road while featuring Dodge B-series van control arms up front and a custom-made flip kit at the back. Of course, we can't overlook the custom wheels, although they are not enough to blow the vehicle's cover.
Now, the developer also shared the cost of the build, which sits at $17,000; the truck itself came with a price of $6,500, while the engine and tranny were bought for $5,000.
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