Special Order '99 V-10 Ram 2500 vs. '73 K20 Chevy! | Roadkill Garage | MotorTrend

[@billbarnes1043]

The square body Chevy in my humble opinion is one of the most iconic trucks ever built!

[@gregjames666]

I agree, and I am a chevy guy saying this. But I also love the 79 Ford, that front end is narly. One of the few fords i would not feel shame having sit in my laneway.

[@c.h1645]

saw a comment saying they were nicknamed the heart beat of America.

[@AlmondNut]

Especially with a lift kit, 24/26" tires, and a mean stance 😆

[@BIGchrisJbitch84]

Amen to that Sir!! As a kid my uncle had one that was a monster and every time I would get a ride I loved it, that awesome rumble was the coolest thing to me especially when he'd kick the four barrel in, I was instantly hooked and have been in love with Chevy trucks ever since.

[@dhag72]

@@gregjames666 yeah even as a chevy guy, I have love for those late 70s fords. I learned how to drive stick on one of those at the farm as a kid. Love to have one now

[@kunu98]

90’s trucks are simple enough to work on with basic hand tools, but modern enough to have comfy insulated cabs with AC and radio

[@theshapeexists]

90s vehicles in general were great for that and for the average joe with little mechanical experience to be able to wrench on their vehicle with a simple manual. I completely rebuilt my 94 thunderbird over the years as a teenager. Car served me very well.

[@leetravis7702]

Exactly. The best of both worlds.

[@daveswinfield]

I agree, I call this era the "sweetspot"of automotive technology.

[@samanthafranklyput]

YES- I know very little and can watch a youtube video and do almost whatever I need on my truck.

[@midwestoenr4905]

They had all that in 70s prolly earlier

[@WTank109]

I'm so excited to see a 8.0l magnum get some recognition lol

[@wranglercody8422]

Man I love that dodge. Single cab 4x4 manual. Plus i think it’s the best looking truck ever made.

[@maysonnevers3042]

I have one with a v8 but I want a chevy

[@kunu98]

That aggressive look never gets old. Always happy to see mine in the lot

[@INP411]

I want a Cummins one tho

[@wranglercody8422]

@@INP411 Cummins are cool but I’m not paying $25k for a 25 year old truck.

[@INP411]

@@wranglercody8422 true that

[@ryanroberts1104]

I still heavily regret selling my '73 K20. It was nearly perfect, original. Don't go anywhere without a gas can in the back! Would be worth so much right now...

[@Shawncombat]

I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 8.0 V10 4.10 rear gears. Thing is a BEAST!!!!

[@Shawncombat]

@@Welcometofacsistube Thats great news mines got 140k so far.

[@michaelmiller9870]

My buddy had one. They are beasts for sure. Heck back when they came out, they were king of the gassers, in my opinion.

[@daveswinfield]

I got a 94...wanna see? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3mnn62teJJol7s

[@bigcountryjd]

98 cummins with 4.10s, wish it had a stick tho.

[@Kdog307]

still slower than a 350 5.7 lolz

[@milesgerschefske6231]

I like seeing the square but from the moment I first heard about Dave's v10 ram I wanted to see a shoot out with a stock first gen Cummins, trying to answer the question whether fuel milage or horsepower, is better smiles per hour. When you look at a spec sheet they're mysteriously well matched.

[@number1yota]

Most folks didn't realize the V10s had a higher towing capacity over the Cummins. But the Cummins is much happier towing heavy loads.

[@fastinradfordable]

One is a turbo There is no match.

[@98dodge360v8]

​@@fastinradfordable Shows you've never driven a v10.

[@jacobbenns6090]

Those 2nd gen rams with the manual and 4x4 are so great, I have a 2001 1500 shorty with the 5.2 magnum and it's a blast both offroad and on!

[@imsonutzz]

Gotta say I love my 99 Ram V10 wouldn't trade it for much. Even with gas prices going up I'm gonna keep it until it's done forever or I can no longer buy gas for it.

[@chrisbeaulieu519]

I have a 99 Ram V10 2wd as well and it's going to stay with me for a long time to come pulls anything i hook behind it.

[@krogunlimitedfahrenkrog6110]

I have a 98 2wd v10, I'm only going to get rid of it to get a 4x4 v10 manual. I love the v10, and the truck.

[@angusmethane3802]

Ethanol always burns!

[@e.s.bryant765]

RKG is the best show on Motor Trend, in my humble opinion. Thanks for posting more of it!

[@tomh507]

Once I wanted to bid on an 01 Ram 2500 V10 4x4 with a stick, reg cab long bed. It was black and silver, gorgeous and badass truck.

[@Blue-moon12]

I own a 1998 Ram 2500 V10 extended cab with the 8ft box. 120k miles. I love it!

[@patbullard9276]

You two guys never fail to give us some fun entertainment in your rock kill episodes. Thanks!

[@JJsAutomotive]

Rock Kill 4 Ever

[@TokeyTheBear_AOE]

Steve and Dave are so great as Co hosts. Steve is so pure. One of those guys you could talk to for hours.

[@forterierocks]

Hard choice I love old square body Chevy's but a V10 Ram with a stick... that's pretty badass 😎

[@BeamersnBongrips]

My dad has one he's never found another one that's why he still has it

[@HioSSilver1999]

Wasn't badass enough not to get outran by a old 350.

[@npsit1]

I'm pretty sure that whoever had the failguy before you owned it, swapped the engine and trans - seeing as how the engine is a centerbolt valve cover - and from what I can see of the intake bolt pattern, those look like TBI/TPI heads.

[@MonygyB]

“Don’t sell it, you’ll regret it forever” I had a ‘93 k2500 with the 6.5 Detroit. My most favorite vehicle ever. I sold it because i had a kiddo. Was worth it for him though

[@Kdog307]

91 k2500 silverado straight cab 8 ft bed with c6p option, no emissions california legal(will never live there lol) bought it back because 454 w sg465 4 speed has over half a mil miles n runs better than anything ive ever owned. pullin a 28ft camper too.

[@jacobl6714]

thank you freiburger, for making me love trucks and muscle cars. i always liked challengers and camaro's, but you made me genuinely love Darts and Dusters and Blazers and K20s. I am now nostalgic for a time that happened well beyond 50 years before I was born lmao

[@archive.garage]

Magnum V10 and NV4500 is a sweet combo

[@DJTAZ1996]

That old square body had a great sound and it showed it could hang with the crew.

[@justahick3236]

finally some good old squarebody videos

[@DblAGamesAndOutdoors]

Great video 2 of my favorite trucks I got a 79 k10 and a 01 ram 2500 24 valve Cummins both 4wd

[@johncholmes643]

If that was an Edelbrock carburetor it would have puked out on the first 20' of that hill climb. Never underestimate a Holley

[@Kdog307]

chevy performance runs holley for dam good reason, they dont sell junk

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

My half ton 2nd gen 4x4 long bed 5.9 weight is 5240 with me in it I'm 165lb. The fail guy does have better tires but the Dodge does have the stick and it makes a difference off roading.

[@dylanpurdom3466]

Cool to see you guys in my town!!!! From the mud hole I used to throw my 454 burban thru to hungry valley where I rolled my first jeep as a teen 😅

[@jakec.7410]

1997 12 valve Cummins PPump is the most legendary truck to ever exist.

[@Kdog307]

till it rusts of the cummin's engine

[@ConnerV]

im in the process of getting another v10 Magnum cause mine got rolled. amazing trucks that should get more recognition. ive also got a 1970 C20 with 350/350 combo like yours.

[@northernwoodsman]

Just put a 383 stroker in my k20. Love it :)

[@Kdog307]

video bro plz

[@amsmith170]

Love the plate on the 99. Very fitting for DF

[@rediron44]

Both are sweet rides. I would be happy to have either in my driveway

[@emilianocruz11]

we need the full episode here on youtube

[@jonthomsen7433]

5 speed and v10 is like the rarest beast ever

[@michaeljkeyes]

I've got a 98 3500 4x4 with a V10 and 5 speed. I've had it for 19 years. Same thing, I have thought about getting rid of it many times over the years and just haven't been able to get myself to do it. It has been such a great truck. But, if you put these two against each other pulling, which is what the V10 is for, the chevy doesn't stand a chance.

[@Kdog307]

ok. 8.1 2001 2500 Silverado w 5 speed Allison or a 8.1 in a couple year newer Silverado that offered the zf6 6 speed, no chance in any scenario. do i need to mention the 572? ok.

[@WoodLox]

V10 manual live axles 4x4, stellar. Old square body carbureted 350/350 wins! NP205 on corporates.. legendary

[@frankiesgarage5431]

Would love to see trucks come into the channel more love the vids

[@tex_gil117]

That dodge ram is BADASS!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Don't get me wrong; I like the Ram cuz it's got a third pedal, but I've always been a sucker for square-bodies!

[@tranquility7692]

Curious where that 350 got 275 horse. As an owner of two 90s variants you're lucky to get 245.

[@jeffrentsch4318]

I'm going with 1995 almost entirely because it is manu0lal. Have 1999 s10 4.3 nv3500, 1995 YJ 2.5 ax5, and finally working on 1982 k10 new 350 tremic 4050. Build was paused for broken ankle.

[@donaldnichols2434]

Like all the dodge guys I ever raced ( on a closed course naturally) excuses excuses the Chevy is king, love this channel keep up the great work

[@jerryreed2079]

One of my favorite trucks... v10 dodge ram.

[@igotursixx2665]

Come on how can you not love that dodge? Man it's awesome 👌

[@reggien737]

gas mileage

[@daveswinfield]

Ya...gas mileage...but mines a looker with only 70k on it...so I'm gonna keep her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3mnn62teJJol7s

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

I love my '76, '83 & '86 Chevys & my '70, '83 & '96 Dodges - PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS ✌☮

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

This Chevy looks great!! 🔥❤️

[@huntergraviso]

That guy is very genuine seen him take alot of heat from fri

[@jasontengan1233]

I'd take the K20 anyday and hang a 79 grille on it, too much electronics on the Dodge, just need a 9/16 and a 12 pack to work on the K20!

[@ER-yq1lc]

I have a '99 F-350 V10 that I love, but it would also be nice to have something didn't need to get smogged every 2 years.

[@MrKEMills]

Move out of California. Best decision I ever made. Haven't smogged my F-150 for 2 1/2 years.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Those dodges had so much low end torque. They took the 488ci viper block and built it for lots of tq really low. That's why it only has 310hp. They did the same with the 392 in the new cars, instead of 485hp, it's 410 but the tq is by far lower than the other 3. The others have more hp, but if you're farming, dodges are the way to go.

[@xippzap]

In a valley that they do not allow fireplaces or 2 stroke engines you are allowed to ag burn off Compleat orchards or vineyards...I am so glad i moved out of the San Joaquin Valley and out of California period.

[@electrolytics]

I was surprised they had an off-road park there. I'm not a Californian. You're saying that someone couldn't take a 2 stroke dirtbike to that place and have fun? Seriously?

[@xippzap]

@@electrolytics Are 2-stroke vehicles being eliminated? o The new regulations do not prohibit future sales of 2-stroke OHRV. However most current 2-stroke models do not meet emissions standards, but cleaner 2- stroke technologies exist that could allow for emissions-compliant 2-stroke models in the future. Manufacturers must decide whether to bring cleaner 2- stroke models to the California market once the Red Sticker program ends in 2022. Higher-emitting vehicles that do not meet emissions standards, including conventional 2-stroke models, may continue to be sold for competition use only

[@Kdog307]

congrats

[@phillipredfern6461]

It wasn't my choice but I replaced my beloved '79 3/4 ton Square body with a '96 V10 2500...Both are awesome trucks but I really miss my square!

[@jeffa8683]

I did a overhaul on my v10 and I'm running a 6.71 blower at a very mild 646hp please show us how it's done I know there is alot more potential

[@tex_gil117]

If that V10 was an automatic it would Def take that square body in the race.

[@kennethcounts9105]

I had a v10 with a 0-60 near 1 seconds. Maybe less

[@MrMitokiller]

Why? Stick is faster

[@Kdog307]

put a 7.4 in the k20 and guess again. or do i need to mention the 8.1 or the 572? ok.

[@brettgast]

It would be a lot cooler if MotorTrend just uploaded full episodes to KZbin.

[@kkalauli23]

The chevy looks amazing as always but that v10 is a legend

[@jonthomsen7433]

The fact you have a v10 ram with a five speed is rare. Its like finding the hemi g56 six speed trucks. =keepers

[@reggien737]

Because everyone ripped that guzzler out and 12v swapped it in the second gens

[@Keeter94]

Took a 9min and 35 sec dump watching this great video sir!

[@BrownBomber92181]

They should do a battle of the V-10's, Dodge vs Ford. The Ford V-10 could be fitted with a ZF-6 6 speed manual

[@flafaloon]

Awesome video fellas!

[@63willys231]

Coolest wrenching couple out of California!

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Hmmm If I was born earlier enough back then (I’m 26) and I would of been old enough to be able to purchase a vehicle back in early 2000s, I would of tried to special order a hemi ram 1500 with a 5 speed manual! That’s a awesome truck. The 5 speed automatic in my 2003 is fun enough but you can’t not love banging through the gears. Remind you of a old muscle car. Heck they are muscle trucks. The manual makes it really awesome

[@reggien737]

You couldnt order the hemi 1500 with a manual. Only the hemi 2500 with a nv4500 which was really rare and hard on gas or a 4.7 in the 1500 with a 5 speed / 6 speed which was also hard on gas. Looked many years. Ended up with a Cummins manual

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@reggien737 you can maybe try if not I’d swap it. I know the larger trucks come with it and it’s very rare

[@chloedegurechaff1941]

The ram may only have like 320hp. but a good 450 torque. and can easily make 500+ torque.

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

Last square body I bought was 600 bucks runs n drives times sure changed.

[@tombeach8562]

Such a shame we can’t watch roadkill in the uk anymore

[@timnoske4705]

Same with Australia. Such a shame. They’re putting these vids on try drive traffic to the app yet signed away a big percentage of there viewership when they canceled international subscriptions. Go figure.

[@wallheadkdir]

I have a 2002 for sale $4500 right now runs like a beast leaks oil like a stuck pig but i did just put a rebuilt transmission in it heater an ac dont work dash is gone this truck is ready for a truck guy to do whatever he wants to it 2002 v10 8.0L 2500 4x4

[@DocHolliday3841]

"Oh, no wonder everyone watches the show". 😄 I pay for MTOD and honestly don't mind because it's very cheap for all the shows that you get but geez I wish these were still free on KZbin where we could comment.

[@thomashalley7258]

And here I thought it wouldn't be a fair test with the V10 vs a small block.

[@joebarber4030]

Those square bodies have there following but I’m not one, seems like they always get that crack across the windshield and rust even out here in the west, only plus is that’s a pre 75 so no smog check. Have a 99 dodge ram 4x4 5.9 gas & auto. Good truck but not a classic

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO DAVID & STEVE!!!! THE FIRST WORK TRUCK CHALLENGE!!! WE NEED MORE CHALLENGES LIKE THIS!!!! FOR THIS IS WHAT HOT RODDING IS ALL ABOUT!!!! HAVING A BADASS WORK TRUCK FOR THE WEEK!!!! THEN HAVE MORE FUN ON THE WEEKENDS!!!! FORM & FUNCTION ALL IN ONE!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@jaydenorcutt5677]

Do a dodge v10 vs ford v10 vs a Chevy 8.1

[@eduardoroblero6534]

I been craving a K20 🙄😍🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@jakey20022]

I wonder how much it would take to get a 100 hp or more out of the RAM v10

[@daveswinfield]

🤔....super charger?

[@montycrain5783]

Actually, the 70s were probably the Best Decade for pickups period. From the Dodge D&W series and Ramcharger. The Ford F series with 4 different grill and or body styles 70-72 bump side,73-76 dentside 77 1 year only and 78-79 and also big and original Bronco. And the Chevy GMC 70-72 small body and 73 - 79 square body, which to me is better looking than 80s version Blazers included. And don’t overlook the Jeep J series and Cherokee and also the new model Toyota 4x4 straight axle mini truck. Another coolness factor all those Utility had removable roofs.

[@tri5garage544]

I love both trucks.

[@tankimus]

i used to own that exact dodge, was my first truck actually.

[@theguy9234]

Haven't watched it yet. How fast did the dodge front end break?

[@reggien737]

Because Dana 60s are known to be weak.....

[@stizzoforizzo898]

Steve is such a cool dude

[@oscarwalton1188]

I have a second gen ram and I've owned square body Chevys both are great and very capable but on a long trip the dodge is definitely a more comfortable of the two i would pick up a square body as a weekend toy but daily the ram

[@danbedford5419]

Luv them square Bodie trucks

[@brokejokeratv5851]

Which is better ? I only saw one truck, the ram

[@johnswick4593]

I'd love to have that square body Chevy. Would you consider selling that old truck Steve?

[@VloggingCountry]

id trade my 2001 dodge 5.9 gas for that chevy all time i think old chevy are cool and not hard to lift old chevy with 4 or 6 inch 4 with 33 or 6 with 35 look great

[@nickabel8279]

Y not test chevy 8.1L vs the v10?

[@hb5914]

When are you guys going to do a WORK VAN challenge?

[@buickboy12]

What kind of exhaust on the dodge is that?

[@just_voices91]

That just goes to show old school Chevy is better than new school Chevy and that dodge is solid

[@samghost13]

Love you

[@spinb]

Fire whoever edits these videos.

[@Jake__v]

I have a 96 v10 on 37x12.50s

[@mrmidnight32]

This show is so gutless now. I can’t believe they managed to suck everything out of such an amazing show. 😢

[@huckilt]

Either the green all over was a “thing” or I used to own that truck lol

[@richardstevens9308]

Didn't realize you were so short

[@stephendoing2253]

So much for Cali pollution controls on open burning!

[@squarebody8269]

I'd take the squarebody anyday and haven't even watched the video lol 😎

[@RiggyRonnie]

I have that same Ram! Just diesel instead

[@Deanothefordtech]

Love a squarejunk

[@hastyhillfarmand4x480]

Square body Chevy's are the goat

[@goldrecordsvideos]

FB should know better than to doubt the K20 on a hill like that

[@Timpe_Speed_and_Marine]

I've got the exact same ram

[@natebonewitz5494]

I still like you guys videos

[@keedoopop4900]

Old beat up chevy or a decent lookin 90s model truck with av10 and a stick. Now if it was anice square body itd be closer