@@davebaker489 what an ignorant statement. Considering it was the aftermarket EFI system that failed. When the truck was stock they took it out and beat on it and it worked great. Especially for a very old vehicle. Some people like to just say stupid things I guess.
Thanks , don't feel like you have to explain yourself. You are an incredible fabricator. Do what you do . If someone doesn't get it ,let them figure it out. I enjoy your channel and it's content.
Great job building Radcharger. Janelle is a keeper. Her support is more important than the build. Glad you made her family reunion. Good luck at the onx event.
I've heard a lot of guys complain about the ECU on the fitech EFI's burning out like that. Seems to be a common issue with those units. Probably gets too hot sitting on top of the motor like that instead of being elsewhere like on the Edelbrock proflow series EFI.
@@320MN& dadly being affordable anymore didn't mean it's good. Use to be a huge difference in price when something was told & something subpar. Now everyone wants top dollar & alot not worth it. Also, a ton of knock off products (copies that look real but aren't)
@@macattack1392 I get it. I was going to use a FiTech in a build with a 400. After reading all the problems on their FB group with their tech support immediately calling people dumb if they couldn't figure out an issue I decided to LS swap instead.
@@320MN omg. Ya nit cool at all. I never heard of them til see Rudy have it. So I was curious to see how it went. Same as u did ur research & saved ur skin. I wanted to know if it was another competitor or basically a knock off/shitter alternative. Sound like not to smart, if their not fixing the issue.
Hello Rudy, the Rad Charger looks sick. The paint job is amazing and the roof rack looks great i love it you both did an awesome job on it. You both should be proud of the different parts you worked on. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Well I have always wondered why people will rebuild a vehicle for months and never considered pulling the fuel tank to clean it to get rid of old gas and put a new fuel pump in just to make sure , then they wonder why it will not run. And my dad was a painter and I swear he would jinx his car or truck everytime by painting it 1st before it was mechanically ready to drive. I have literally had to go get him off the side of the road more times than I can remember because he would be driving a $500 car with a $10,000 paint job on it. And then he had to work on it worrying about the paint job at every turn. He never learned by his mistake's untill the day he died.
That paint job tho!!! That Radcharger is absolutely sick bro you done an amazing job on it I’d love it to be setting in my garage! Yes sir!!!! I can’t wait to see you get the kinks worked out of it
I was initially dubious about the color when you first got done spraying it, but the black on the bottom and top really offsets it and now I think it pops. She looks seriously badass, I hope she runs great for you and you win!
I wasn't sure how I felt about that paint job in the previous episode, but in the sun, it is DOPE ! ! ! It's both flashy and subdued simultaneously. I love it. Great job!
After much reading that is exactly why I didn't choose the FiTech or Sniper for my Ramcharger. Too many issues and failures. I went with the Edelbrock ProFlo 4 and it's been flawless now for two years. I prefer the system's remote mounted ECU, no RFI/EMI issues. The Bluetooth tuning with a phone or a tablet is pretty cool too. Anyway, glad you got it up and running, it's been a ton of work in a short time.
I also had the FiTech on my 360 in my W150 and the ECM failed on it. I also went with the ProFlo4 and I have had her on for over two years with no problems.
its more likely to b interferance causeing the efi to go wrong , if so u need to either ensure the wireing is seperated far enough or shield it all really well
So many parts, so little time…. Testing time is never enough. I’m realizing that with the right skills and experiences, one can take about any vehicle body and frame, put “Jeep” suspension under it and make a road worthy off road vehicle. RadCharger looks great and has lots of potential! My first off reading was in a stock late 70’s Ramcharger with a 360 V8. It was a Breast but did well with my shenanigans.
I absolutely love the color ,, it’s kind of unique ,, something you don’t see everyday ,,, the fade to blue is excellent in the sun ,,, good job all the way around ,,,
Reminds me of a '76 ford pick up I had. I ended up carrying a pail of water to pour over it when it got hot, until I could replace it. That's when I learned to despise computer controlled anything related to vehicles.
That paint job looked like a bruise when I first saw it. But now it is looking really cool. I like the way it changes color as the light changes. Fuel air systems are always a teething problem. I predict that you will have substantially more power to the ground than your competitors.
It's like an obstacle course backing out of your shop. LoL. Great video!!! The Dodge looks great. I'm definitely an old school Mopar guy. 68 Plymouth GTX 440 4V.
Glad you worked out what went wrong but also glad you packed the carb just in case. That was a bit of a sudden end there, literally a cliff hanger lol.
Looking forward to your next video but I am glad you are not filling it in with "filler content" that is being posted on other channels . This has given me inspiration to get my suburban going again.
Hi Rudy. Saw your break down and your recovery on the MORR channel today. I wanted to tell you that the paint job is so cool! I'm a two tone paint kind of guy and I really like the paint job. Just saying . . . . . . .
Gonna say, both the roof rack and the gradient in the paint came out great for what you're up against man, The roof rack did always seem a bit odd, but with lights in, on an old rig like that; it just becomes super period correct to my eye. You're doing great, can't wait until it actually wheels consistently, it's gonna be a cool as hell rig, already is.
If that was your dad you talked to for the tow he never seems to happy to help l would be very proud of you and more than happy to help look what you have accomplished go for it great job
I think you are projecting quite a bit. None of that comes across when you meet them in person. Sometimes you get a call and no matter who it’s from it’s an interruption.
Rudy, you got skills bro. The fact that you figured out the problem, swapped back to the carb and then to a new efi in that short of a time and it runs it pretty cool.
The ecu inside the Fitech are know to burn out along the fuel pump circuit. If you would have wired the fuel pump to ignition key on power you would have been fine. I did send you a message about this earlier. Good luck with the rest of the trip.
You should use a product like sharkhide metal protectant on the rollcage and bare steel. Id use the one in the non-aerosal can and apply with a rag or maybe both for ease of application. It looks really awesome!
ECU...so hard to figure it out..my 1999 gc jeep did the same thing, replaced all sending units and finally at the dealer they replace the ECU...ran great after wards
You’ve done a great job on your truck it certainly looks and sounds great , it’s a pain it messed around a bit on your trip but I’m sure it’s just teething problems.
I just had a Crank/No Start when I came out of a store. It was a Fuel Pump Relay that I swapped out with another relay. Ya gotta work the possibilities. Unfortunately, very few are going to be obvious when raising the hood. I started checking the air box and then the Fuel Pressure to narrow down the Air, Fuel, and Fire triangle.
One time. Driving from Ell lay to Green River, Utah. I stopped exactly where you are. I had to pee really bad. I was self conscious of whoever may be in that house and had to see it all.
I had a similar problem with my 1983 440 Ramcharger when I first built it. On a full tank of gas it would vapor lock and lose fuel pressure. My problem was the exhaust was too close to the fuel pump and would overheat it. It did it really bad on the trails. Heavy throttle, low speeds. I still have no idea why it was worse on a full tank vs half tank.... I think the vents on these tanks suck and were never made to handle a 440. I took the gas cap off and it did seem to help but make sure you stuff a rag in there. They leak a bit in the twisty bits. Good luck!
Rudy, Switch to the Fitech 30020 or the Jegs Bandit Fuel injection kit. These have a remote computer and gets rid of the heat soak-driver failure you are experiencing. Ask me how I know....lol
Had fitech in both my old chevys, eventually same thing happen to both. ECU gave out then never ending problems with them. I ended up going back to carbs
Ruddy this is looking good. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects an many more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
That sucks man same thing happened to my FI-TECH it’s garbage. I had mentioned in your video about good luck with it and sure enough man same luck…that sucks hope you return it and get something better later! Love your videos keep it up!!
something happened to my truck - an 84 dodge pickup, very similar to what youre seeing. me and a friend thought it was vapor locking, until my battery died. i have an optima yellowt top battery, and since i dont drive very far, it took me about a week and a half to realize that my alternator died
The paint job, Rudy! It sounds like the condensor is old and failing. I've had Dodges my whole adult life. My favorite was the 78 Ramcharger. If the spark condensor is the original, it may be wearing out. Symptoms are cutting out when it gets off. After it cools down the motor will start, but will cut out again when gets hot again. You may also check the voltage regulator.
I've had similar loss of fuel issues caused by clogged filter on fuel pickup in tank on Chevy rigs. Pretty sure Ramchargers has filter on tank pickup too. ;)
The paint job looks even better in the daylight. Shame you've had so many issues getting it to run right, but I'm sure you'll get it sorted. :)
Well it is a Dodge. 😇
@@davebaker489 i came here to say that lol
@@kit_police where’s your superior paint job? It looks great for an off-road vehicle and he did a great job with the body work. Don’t be that guy
@@kit_police in case you hadn't noticed, time was one thing Rudy didn't have much of.
@@davebaker489 what an ignorant statement. Considering it was the aftermarket EFI system that failed. When the truck was stock they took it out and beat on it and it worked great. Especially for a very old vehicle. Some people like to just say stupid things I guess.
I would have been checking the fuel tank to see if the sugar bandit stuck again... Glad you figured it out.
Thanks , don't feel like you have to explain yourself. You are an incredible fabricator. Do what you do . If someone doesn't get it ,let them figure it out. I enjoy your channel and it's content.
Yup that paint in the sun looks incredible man! Great job with the RAD CHARGER, been a great build to watch
Close up, I wasn't sure about that paint, but out in the sun, it looks awesome!
same looks great out in the elements!
I like the roof rack/ light bar. It's functional. Form follows function. The fade turned out good.
Wasn't sure about the paint at first, but it actually looks sick. Nice work!
Very 1990s for sure. Not sure that's a good thing haha. 😁
@@UberLummoxThen YOU paint YOUR ride how YOU see fit. Or is HE not allowed to like a certain paint scheme because YOU said so? 🤡
Possibl groun to fuel pump
Never give up. Everything is figureoutable. Always keep the lady happy, and life will get better. Good luck, cheers.
figureoutable is my new favorite word lol
Great job building Radcharger. Janelle is a keeper. Her support is more important than the build. Glad you made her family reunion. Good luck at the onx event.
Great Job, Rudy and Janelle.. Your tenacity and level of expertise is
Off the Charts... keep up the great job..
That ending about the family reunion was too cute!
Def tell it meant alot to go there.
You put a TON of work in this rig. It's awesome. And the paint really works!
I've heard a lot of guys complain about the ECU on the fitech EFI's burning out like that. Seems to be a common issue with those units. Probably gets too hot sitting on top of the motor like that instead of being elsewhere like on the Edelbrock proflow series EFI.
Good to know, saw one on marketplace for sale, did contemplate buying it. Now I'm glad I didn't.
FiTech is definitely known for this issue. It's unfortunate because it's affordable.
@@320MN& dadly being affordable anymore didn't mean it's good.
Use to be a huge difference in price when something was told & something subpar.
Now everyone wants top dollar & alot not worth it.
Also, a ton of knock off products (copies that look real but aren't)
@@macattack1392 I get it. I was going to use a FiTech in a build with a 400. After reading all the problems on their FB group with their tech support immediately calling people dumb if they couldn't figure out an issue I decided to LS swap instead.
@@320MN omg. Ya nit cool at all.
I never heard of them til see Rudy have it. So I was curious to see how it went. Same as u did ur research & saved ur skin.
I wanted to know if it was another competitor or basically a knock off/shitter alternative.
Sound like not to smart, if their not fixing the issue.
Hello Rudy, the Rad Charger looks sick. The paint job is amazing and the roof rack looks great i love it you both did an awesome job on it. You both should be proud of the different parts you worked on. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Well I have always wondered why people will rebuild a vehicle for months and never considered pulling the fuel tank to clean it to get rid of old gas and put a new fuel pump in just to make sure , then they wonder why it will not run.
And my dad was a painter and I swear he would jinx his car or truck everytime by painting it 1st before it was mechanically ready to drive.
I have literally had to go get him off the side of the road more times than I can remember because he would be driving a $500 car with a $10,000 paint job on it. And then he had to work on it worrying about the paint job at every turn.
He never learned by his mistake's untill the day he died.
That RC is looking real good. That's a great paint combo.
That paint job tho!!! That Radcharger is absolutely sick bro you done an amazing job on it I’d love it to be setting in my garage! Yes sir!!!! I can’t wait to see you get the kinks worked out of it
I was initially dubious about the color when you first got done spraying it, but the black on the bottom and top really offsets it and now I think it pops. She looks seriously badass, I hope she runs great for you and you win!
Glad you were able to get what you needed done AND make to the family reunion!! Family is important!!
I wasn't sure how I felt about that paint job in the previous episode, but in the sun, it is DOPE ! ! ! It's both flashy and subdued simultaneously. I love it. Great job!
After much reading that is exactly why I didn't choose the FiTech or Sniper for my Ramcharger. Too many issues and failures. I went with the Edelbrock ProFlo 4 and it's been flawless now for two years. I prefer the system's remote mounted ECU, no RFI/EMI issues. The Bluetooth tuning with a phone or a tablet is pretty cool too. Anyway, glad you got it up and running, it's been a ton of work in a short time.
I also had the FiTech on my 360 in my W150 and the ECM failed on it. I also went with the ProFlo4 and I have had her on for over two years with no problems.
What an awesome build.. I don't think I've ever seen a cooler ram charger... you both should be proud of what you've accomplished...what a great team
its more likely to b interferance causeing the efi to go wrong , if so u need to either ensure the wireing is seperated far enough or shield it all really well
09:40 Love how the gradient on the glasses match the gradient on the RAD Charger!
Every build needs to be dialed in. There is also never enough time.
So many parts, so little time…. Testing time is never enough. I’m realizing that with the right skills and experiences, one can take about any vehicle body and frame, put “Jeep” suspension under it and make a road worthy off road vehicle. RadCharger looks great and has lots of potential! My first off reading was in a stock late 70’s Ramcharger with a 360 V8. It was a Breast but did well with my shenanigans.
Really never wanted a Ram Charger before this. Looks so good. You two did great.
So glad that you got it going. Well done both of you.
I absolutely love the color ,, it’s kind of unique ,, something you don’t see everyday ,,, the fade to blue is excellent in the sun ,,, good job all the way around ,,,
Reminds me of a '76 ford pick up I had. I ended up carrying a pail of water to pour over it when it got hot, until I could replace it. That's when I learned to despise computer controlled anything related to vehicles.
The build turned out looking really good. I hope you were able to get the bugs worked out of the vehicle. I still love the paint decision.
I'm pretty sure the sugar bandits attacked it at the place he bought it from..
@@paulrivers7248 I was referring to the mechanical kind, but hope he got the biological kind out too😜
@@dianeenlow123 I was actually responding to another message but I guess I hit your comment lol my bad
That paint job looked like a bruise when I first saw it. But now it is looking really cool. I like the way it changes color as the light changes. Fuel air systems are always a teething problem. I predict that you will have substantially more power to the ground than your competitors.
Absolutely loving the build you guys! And the channel. Party on!!
Ok. Seeing it all finished that paint job is definitely growing on me.
Glad everything worked out for yall!
Thanks for sharing the struggles and the joys. Perseverance pays. You have the power to pull through. Looking forward to seeing you shine in Moab.
Haha - you guys (Matt, Rudy, Paul) never plan for a shakedown 😅 Always off the lift and straight to the event 😊👍🏼
It's like an obstacle course backing out of your shop. LoL.
Great video!!! The Dodge looks great. I'm definitely an old school Mopar guy. 68 Plymouth GTX 440 4V.
Glad you worked out what went wrong but also glad you packed the carb just in case. That was a bit of a sudden end there, literally a cliff hanger lol.
Really like the paint colors you both came up with for RAD Charger
Looking forward to your next video but I am glad you are not filling it in with "filler content" that is being posted on other channels . This has given me inspiration to get my suburban going again.
The paint looks great! You're smart keeping the carb as a backup. I know of too many people who've gotten hosed by FITech when it quits working.
Hi Rudy. Saw your break down and your recovery on the MORR channel today. I wanted to tell you that the paint job is so cool! I'm a two tone paint kind of guy and I really like the paint job. Just saying . . . . . . .
Rudy, where have you been? Need to get your videos posted….
Gotta love that she was willing too help push it!
Cool paint job!
Quite an improvement over the 1/2 dun paint job. Looks awesome.
Cliff HANGER ending! LOL
Good job on keeping a cool head. I'm glad problems happened close to home.
Glad to see it up and running with everything hooked up. That’s one awesome rig! I hope the new unit works for you well.
Gonna say, both the roof rack and the gradient in the paint came out great for what you're up against man, The roof rack did always seem a bit odd, but with lights in, on an old rig like that; it just becomes super period correct to my eye.
You're doing great, can't wait until it actually wheels consistently, it's gonna be a cool as hell rig, already is.
@3:45 I've never seen a faster power window than yours, Rudy!
If that was your dad you talked to for the tow he never seems to happy to help l would be very proud of you and more than happy to help look what you have accomplished go for it great job
I think you are projecting quite a bit. None of that comes across when you meet them in person. Sometimes you get a call and no matter who it’s from it’s an interruption.
Man it looks so good. No matter the result I think at the end of the day you’ve won getting to have that and being able to use and enjoy it.
the Rad Charger looks f'ing cool guys!! Glad you all made it to your family party, that is important for sure. Very good!
To Wyoming??? 600/700 + miles... ONE WAY??? On a unproven rig??? Are you kidding me??? You ARE your father's son!!! LOL
Rudy, you got skills bro. The fact that you figured out the problem, swapped back to the carb and then to a new efi in that short of a time and it runs it pretty cool.
had so many issues with fitech. Went holley and I'm a happy camper
Reminds me of the issue Ford had with the "Thin Film Ignition Module." They would fail at high temperature and then run fine after cooling off.
The ecu inside the Fitech are know to burn out along the fuel pump circuit. If you would have wired the fuel pump to ignition key on power you would have been fine.
I did send you a message about this earlier. Good luck with the rest of the trip.
I feel your pain. I hate those kinds of problems. Smart to bring the carb with you.
Might want to double check all of your ground connections for efi. GL
You should use a product like sharkhide metal protectant on the rollcage and bare steel. Id use the one in the non-aerosal can and apply with a rag or maybe both for ease of application.
It looks really awesome!
ECU...so hard to figure it out..my 1999 gc jeep did the same thing, replaced all sending units and finally at the dealer they replace the ECU...ran great after wards
You’ve done a great job on your truck it certainly looks and sounds great , it’s a pain it messed around a bit on your trip but I’m sure it’s just teething problems.
I just had a Crank/No Start when I came out of a store. It was a Fuel Pump Relay that I swapped out with another relay.
Ya gotta work the possibilities. Unfortunately, very few are going to be obvious when raising the hood. I started checking the air box and then the Fuel Pressure to narrow down the Air, Fuel, and Fire triangle.
I know you had second thoughts about that rack but man does that ever fit the build. So retro and sweet.
Theme song; on the roll back again, just cant wain to be on the roll back again... Love your content
my friend has a fitech and he is on number 6 new replacement in a year with less then 3000 miles. good luck
Gotta say I love that paintjob on the RadCharger... that really stands out in the light. Nice!
3:46 That’s one hell of a power window motor.
Love your videos man keep up the amazing content!
I'm glad you got things working guys. God bless you all.
Damn that Ramcharger came out looking beautiful 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 great job!
Fitech unfortunately is known for the issues. I've been through a few of these rfi conversions and the Holley Sniper has been the most reliable.
One time. Driving from Ell lay to Green River, Utah. I stopped exactly where you are. I had to pee really bad. I was self conscious of whoever may be in that house and had to see it all.
"It's important to me too" Perfect response
Janel is a trooper. HOWEVER like the last clip, you left us hanging. 🙂
That beast looks awesome. It's been great watching the build but I can't wait to see it in action.
Loved seeing old MORR clips Sunday with short-haired Rudy!
The Dodge looks good . A few issues always pop up at the worst time . Thanks for sharing Murphey's Law !
I had a similar problem with my 1983 440 Ramcharger when I first built it. On a full tank of gas it would vapor lock and lose fuel pressure. My problem was the exhaust was too close to the fuel pump and would overheat it. It did it really bad on the trails. Heavy throttle, low speeds. I still have no idea why it was worse on a full tank vs half tank.... I think the vents on these tanks suck and were never made to handle a 440. I took the gas cap off and it did seem to help but make sure you stuff a rag in there. They leak a bit in the twisty bits. Good luck!
Cool paint job. May you do well in the challenge.
Rudy,
Switch to the Fitech 30020 or the Jegs Bandit Fuel injection kit. These have a remote computer and gets rid of the heat soak-driver failure you are experiencing. Ask me how I know....lol
At least you were close to home when it quit working! I love the paint job!
Love the family reunion important part. You two are awesome. Ok, the cliffhanger ending was a nice touch. I can't wait for the next video.
Had fitech in both my old chevys, eventually same thing happen to both. ECU gave out then never ending problems with them. I ended up going back to carbs
Ruddy this is looking good. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects an many more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
That sucks man same thing happened to my FI-TECH it’s garbage. I had mentioned in your video about good luck with it and sure enough man same luck…that sucks hope you return it and get something better later! Love your videos keep it up!!
something happened to my truck - an 84 dodge pickup, very similar to what youre seeing. me and a friend thought it was vapor locking, until my battery died. i have an optima yellowt top battery, and since i dont drive very far, it took me about a week and a half to realize that my alternator died
The paint job, Rudy! It sounds like the condensor is old and failing. I've had Dodges my whole adult life. My favorite was the 78 Ramcharger. If the spark condensor is the original, it may be wearing out. Symptoms are cutting out when it gets off. After it cools down the motor will start, but will cut out again when gets hot again. You may also check the voltage regulator.
The paint job is awesome on the Rad Charger. Sorry you had so many problems but you will get them all sorted out.
I've had similar loss of fuel issues caused by clogged filter on fuel pickup in tank on Chevy rigs. Pretty sure Ramchargers has filter on tank pickup too. ;)
I love how Rudy did most of the building
So Wise , Thank You .
Awesome, so far so good, glad you found a replacement EFI.
That's what you call a "cliff hanger" at the end, eh?
The paint makes me think rainbow trout. I like it!
Dang, this event has thrown some hurdles in your way. Paint looks good, best of luck in the challenge 👽
I love the Rad Charger. I had a 85 Ram Charger, loved that truck
RAD Charger lookin' good on the road...and briefly off-the-road! Looking forward to seeing these OnX builds on the trail!