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Two separate sealing surfaces with the metal intake tray involved. Many just use silicone instead. Just a preference.

Definitely need to drop the pan for maintenance. It depends on the vehicle, of course, but I typically change my transmission fluid and filter every 50k miles.

I used a set of Hooker Headers that I bought from Summit. P/N: HOK-5905HKR

I’m not typically one to follow the crowd. I enjoy experimenting with projects. I’ve got a decent cam in it now. Gona see how these rockers perform.

The mileage shown was without towing. Ram rebels have the same MPG ratings so, the wheels and tires should have no impact. Leveling the truck most certainly impacted my economy. That was probably the only mod that truly did. Losing 33% efficiency by simply leveling the truck is pathetic. My old ‘99 Dodge Ram 1500 felt more stable towing on the road (although severely underpowered). While this truck was decent for what it was, I don’t see how they command such an astonishing price tag.

@@sorta_stock Well, I can't fault you on the price tag... But like everything else, prices have gone up way more than they should have. As for the difference between Rebel and big horn, I do not believe they tested both a Rebel and a "stock" truck. They're both 1500s therefore they both got the same numbers. When I went to the larger, heavier rims and tires, I lost about 1.5mpg of city driving. Which is what's expected according to the reading I did online before doing the swap. It's quite obvious that if you change the weight of the tires, it's going to cost you in mileage - all the starting from a stop is a lot of interia to get moving. As for towing, I'm not sure what the problem you experienced was, but I towed an enclosed trailer over 6000km across Canada packed with all my belonging that was well over 5000lbs. Through mountains in Winter. I averaged 13.8mpg for the trip. And I had no issues towing it, without any load balance help. Is it possible your trailer is not properly balanced? Is the replacement suspension you put in causing problems? Etc etc. In any case, I'm assuming it's long gone from your possession now, so it's a moot point - but I just think your experience is not the norm with these trucks. I'm on my 3rd and I stil like mine.

I have some conduit that I looked at for that but, it was a smidge too big. It feels pretty sturdy as it sits. I shaved the bolt down slightly so, it shouldn’t move towards the head at all. Excited to fire this thing up!

@@sorta_stock I bet, if I lived out there and you were foolish enough to let me get behind the wheel, I'd help you smolder the tires. And I'm serious about wearing your seat belt if you hammer the brakes hard, those big tires bite. Ask me how I know.

No idea on the plug just yet. Need to start looking. Just looked on EBay and couldn’t find a 7” brake booster for this. I’m assuming the guy is refurbishing OEM ones which, is awesome.

@sorta_stock well I will try to find it. A lot of this stuff is back ordered too. I have the same problem with my d100 drag truck. That thing needs power brakes lol

Thanks man! Just checked out the website. That aluminum dash insert looks sweet. Haven’t thought about gauges yet. They can get pricey for sure.

@sorta_stock gauges are always the pricey part, I did a lot of work to keep what I do as affordable as possible while being made to order at the same time. I just made some stainless steel inserts for a guy and I'm waiting to see how they come out before I list the option.

Thanks! I’ve been excited to get this beast back on the road since June.

This is a big block water pump housing. They switched output directions in ‘73. My 426 stroker is based on a ‘72 400. I ordered the pump correct for the engine and the radiator for the year of the truck. My fault. No biggie. I’ll work a hose setup to reach it

@@sorta_stock 440 source I think sells the aluminum water pump housing with a passenger side output, but either way, this rig is shaping up to be pretty sweet! Flingin' some mud!

The 203s are tough cases, but that spline issue is common if you weren’t careful with the input shaft.

Thanks Dave! Should have first fire here pretty soon.

I’ve seen some listed online for sale however, they all show backordered with no expected availability date. They have for the last 4 months at least.

@@sorta_stock I just checked rockauto and they had the boosters less master cylinder available for around a hundred bucks. And they have the master cylinders sold separately. I checked for an 84 d350 Dodge at 10:12pm this evening.

I found and just ordered the one you are talking about. Got my fingers crossed it shows up at my door soon. Thank you!

@@sorta_stock Glad to be of some help. Got to keep these old Mopars on the road.

I’ve looked for the D250/350 and W250/350 boosters but, all appear to be out of stock as well. Some wait to tell you until you’re at the purchase point. Super annoying. I could always retrofit a universal setup if it comes to it.

@@sorta_stock showing instock for me on rock auto for a 90 d250 gasser. Like he said 2 bolt and im not sure if the pushrods are the same length i would have to go out and check my trucks. New too not rebuilt rusted garbage

Just ordered the new unit that now shows in stock on Rockauto. Got my fingers crossed it shows up at my door this week. I’m hoping the pushrod is the same but, nothing an adjustable one can’t fix.

Crazy to think there are parts from 6 different vehicles on this beast. From the outside, one would never know.

@ That’s pretty crazy.

The gen 4 V10 has been regarded as one of the best V-type engines to ever be produced from Dodge. In stock form, there have been no significant problems identified.

I’m beyond excited to get that car home. Dave does good work and should make the rest of the build relatively straightforward for me. Not sure what the power plant will be but, I know the stock 318 will be gone.

727 with a conversion u-joint. 7260 to 1350

Off of I-5 just south of the grapevine

It’s highly visible from a major freeway so, you know the owner has been asked about it.

Looks to be decades. I bet there’s not a whole lot of structural rust though. It’s in a very dry area

Love it lol. My son is fascinated with which cars on the road are “fastest”. When a faster car appears cruising alongside us… “dad, you could totally beat him” 🤣

Yup. 318 poly