Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
[Re: old_goat]
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06/05/06 09:24 PM
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Well, i just did my 5 trips to the parts store to find a serentine belt to fit my magnum motor. Reason i had a hard time was because i had an engine that originally had A/C and i cut that part of the bracket of (Truck is non A/C).
Well, i was sitting here wondering why i couldnt just get a non-A/C belt and found it was to short. So a dive into the specs of belts produced one to fit--although i had to use a 6 rib belt rather than the stock 7 rib---you really cant tell unless your looking for it.
I bought some new motor mounts too, but thats for another day. Im getting closer though..........
Outcast Dodge guy.
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
[Re: pokey1]
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06/08/06 12:36 AM
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Sounds like an epidemic ..... I got caught rowin gears and makin racin noises about a year ago by my neighbor's kid.....he asked me why I moved the shifter soooo fast! And yes, it was the shifter I was rowin....dont even go there!!! O.G. Oh, I got pics of the ignition tonite at sis's house, she is gonna email em to me tomorrow....will post em.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
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06/08/06 11:15 PM
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
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06/09/06 08:08 PM
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of course your TRUCK has a shifter I never doubted that.... .... you gots a dirty mind OG . any news on the tile school in SLC?
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
[Re: old_goat]
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06/10/06 02:14 AM
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Oh, and btw,after the gm module/ford coil swap, I got 27.2 mpg on the trip back from Oklahoma...at 70 plus mph...... (edit)...did I mention I had about 900 pounds of granite and tools on board?...LOL...Wagonmaster can vouch for the load....
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I got caught rowin gears and makin racin noises about a year ago by my neighbor's kid.....
That's 'cause it doesn't make racing noises on its own!! Of course, it does get over 27 MPG... I hate you, OG...
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
[Re: JD340]
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06/11/06 02:56 AM
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As for the mind set,ummm...MEEEE?, nahhhhh... No word on the school yet. And btw, the new turbo motor may kill my mileage, like down by at least three to five...till I can get the injection dialed in by fuel pressure on the return side and find out what kinda timing specs it will truly like. It isnt a new world totally for me as I have played with turbo/efi stuff before, and it took me awhile to get a good performance/ mileage compromise. The car in question was a turbo coupe T-Bird,four cyl 5 speed. I ended up getting around 25 hiway, and it turned a best of a 13.60 flat. I think the seemingly low mileage figure was due to excessive use of "the one on the right"(pedal) Sometimes I think a turbo pulling boost as the wastegate opens, and the pressure still rises is as good as a heathy big block fun wise. It is amazing how quick things happen under pressure. O.G.
Last edited by Old_Goat; 06/11/06 03:02 AM.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: why isn' there much written about 81to 90 2wd truck
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06/11/06 11:47 PM
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Well, it can be pretty hard, depending on driving habits. The main thing is to have a stout bottom end, with forged pistons and at bare minimum good hp rod bolts. The install should be somethin you could handle, bein an exaust pro.... If ya can, scope out a foreign car turbo setup, or a Mustang svo, or t-bird turbo coupe. These are dry systems (efi and the turbo blows air only, not mixed with fuel.) Carb systems can be either wet or dry, depending on whether it is a blow thru (the top of the carb (dry) or draw thru system(wet). Also consider the compression ratio needs to be low, around 7.5:1 at most for street use. O.G.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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