Re: 2001 Ram Van
[Re: cudaman1969]
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07/09/22 02:10 PM
07/09/22 02:10 PM
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HotRodDave
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The easiest thing to do is swap the 360 into the older van, the frame is different, oil pan, transmission, computer, wiring, motor mounts... about the only thing that is the same is some external sheet metal. The 360 will bolt up to all the 318 stuff including oil pan.
I have 2 of the 94 style, 1 of the 01 style and one of the 92 style.
I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!
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Re: 2001 Ram Van
[Re: cudaman1969]
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07/14/22 06:10 PM
07/14/22 06:10 PM
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Dart 500
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No info about your question but back in 2001 I use to work for a Dodge dealer that had the contract to supply the vans + paint them for a conversion company that turned them into B-class motorhomes. Usually I would just run them to the factory painted, then bring ones back in primer to be painted but the odd time I would have to drive the gutted ones pre-conversion and OMG were they ever a treat to drive. They had no weight in them so they were surprisingly quick (for the era) and the huge brakes would put you through the windshield if you weren't wearing a seat belt. I was even warned by the body shop manager each time I had to deliver one. They had to be one of the quickest things Dodge was building back then, felt like it anyways! (shorty ones with the 360)
Last edited by Dart 500; 07/14/22 06:11 PM.
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Re: 2001 Ram Van
[Re: Dart 500]
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07/15/22 03:08 PM
07/15/22 03:08 PM
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HotRodDave
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No info about your question but back in 2001 I use to work for a Dodge dealer that had the contract to supply the vans + paint them for a conversion company that turned them into B-class motorhomes. Usually I would just run them to the factory painted, then bring ones back in primer to be painted but the odd time I would have to drive the gutted ones pre-conversion and OMG were they ever a treat to drive. They had no weight in them so they were surprisingly quick (for the era) and the huge brakes would put you through the windshield if you weren't wearing a seat belt. I was even warned by the body shop manager each time I had to deliver one. They had to be one of the quickest things Dodge was building back then, felt like it anyways! (shorty ones with the 360) I know what you mean, mine has a 360 magnum and 3.92s and I can make all 9 of my kids sit down real fast from a dead stop. On the other side of the coin it has no top end.
I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!
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Re: 2001 Ram Van
[Re: cudaman1969]
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07/27/22 07:25 PM
07/27/22 07:25 PM
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volaredon
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Might just do that but I’ll have to get a title. Looked at frame and it has a few rust spots but nothing major, will have to strip out the insides (cat van) and leave the 318 but 230,000 miles. 360 has 215,000. 94 say it’s a 250 but has 5 bolt wheels. 01 is a 350 but I don’t need that heavy of suspension and tired of fixing it (wiring now and can’t find the problem) I need a dependable work truck. I've had a few vans too and turning wrenches for a living every "250" Dodge van I have ever seen has had 5 lugs. Gotta get into the 350 series for 8 lugs.
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Re: 2001 Ram Van
[Re: volaredon]
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08/06/22 09:49 AM
08/06/22 09:49 AM
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Might just do that but I’ll have to get a title. Looked at frame and it has a few rust spots but nothing major, will have to strip out the insides (cat van) and leave the 318 but 230,000 miles. 360 has 215,000. 94 say it’s a 250 but has 5 bolt wheels. 01 is a 350 but I don’t need that heavy of suspension and tired of fixing it (wiring now and can’t find the problem) I need a dependable work truck. I've had a few vans too and turning wrenches for a living every "250" Dodge van I have ever seen has had 5 lugs. Gotta get into the 350 series for 8 lugs. My 2002 250 van has 8 lugs...
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