Will it Run? 1977 Dodge Ramcharger "War Wagon". Budget 426 Big Block Moment of Truth...

[@TsGoodTimesGarage]

Issues aside, some really good progress. And one more #piggybankhorsepower runner! 😁

[@sorta_stock]

Thanks T! Once I get this bad boy driving with 500 miles on the odo, it'll be dyno time 😬

[@JustMoparJoe]

You have a great foundation there for an awesome truck. Great progress and I know you’ll get her ironed out. I like those mufflers. Inexpensive and they flow!

[@sorta_stock]

Thanks, Joe! These mufflers only run about $55 each. Killer deal if you ask me.

[@marshahostetter3624]

I love it keep up the good work

[@sorta_stock]

Thank you! Just wait till you see the dash setup. It's coming out really nice

[@MoparJimmy]

Nice job, that's a nice truck.

[@sorta_stock]

Thanks man! Really excited to drive this one.

[@DWGarageProject]

Try using some Anaerobic Gasket Maker on those cork gaskets. It cures with heat and seals nicely from my experience, it doesnt care if its not perfectly clean either. I mostly used it on oil pump O-rings when reusing them on modern cars.

[@sorta_stock]

I just swapped those corks for a set of rubber coated versions. Hoping they actually work.

[@cowthedestroyer]

Good to see that brake booster worked for ya. No mods to make it fit i see.

[@sorta_stock]

Fit like a glove. Excited to see how it performs on the test drive

[@DWGarageProject]

You're teasing me with that dash lol

[@sorta_stock]

Just posted the video 🫡. Keep up the great work, man. We need more Tin grill stuff.

[@CMA212]

Let's goooooo

[@sorta_stock]

Almost ready for some desert fun!

[@darrylmcphee8265]

Looks great! Do you have a part number for the trans cooler and line kit? Great build!

[@sorta_stock]

Thanks man! Here's the cooler www.amazon.com/dp/B08YDJF9R9?ref_=icdp_ba_mweb_mb_pd_bap_m_grid_rp_0_12_gf&clientRefMarker=pd_bap_m_grid_rp_0_12_gf&heartsTeamIdentifier=buyagain&heartsViewId=FAVORITE_REORDERS&psc=1

[@jesseduke694]

You know using the factory radiator trans cooler will put a certain amount of heat in the transmission? Cus your rad has heat in it. Im not saying to not use it, but you might wanna put some thought in it. Would it be cooler by bypassing the rad cooler?? Idk forsure?

[@sorta_stock]

The rad will introducea small amount of heat to the trans fluid however, it would be at a much lower temp than the fluid. The configuration i went with for this pickup mirrors the old police package of the 70s and 80s dodges.

[@440phoenix]

👍👍

[@sorta_stock]

Thanks for watchin!

[@Mopardude]

Is that an astro turf lawn?

[@sorta_stock]

Sure is. Think of all the time saved that can be applied towards the projects 👍

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Is that the best way to plumb/route the add on trans cooler ? It seems you are cooling fluid to just put it into maybe a radiator that may be running hot and defeating the purpose of the add on cooler . It just seems wrong ..Just asking ?

[@sorta_stock]

The external air cooler will cool the liquid however, it's not as efficient and will likely only shed 20-30 degrees off. When I'm working the pickup, I'm expecting the trans output to be near 220-230. If I drop it closer to the temp of my thermostat (180), theres less heat the coolant has to absorb and potentially route towards the engine. I'm more focused on keeping the temp at 180 as opposed to cooling it off as much as possible. That's my theory anyways. Always easy to change if it doesn't work as intended

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@sorta_stock There is most likely a design temperature for the trans fluid as well. I was just curious as to where the piggy back cooler would be most efficient.

[@stephenwest798]

500 bucks and I'll tell you my secret on how to not have valve cover leaks! Engine sounds great, now will it smoke all four tires?

[@sorta_stock]

Once these rings are set, I'll be finding out! Lol

[@stevodakine1]

Will it be able to pass smog?

[@sorta_stock]

Don't have to smog this one, thankfully.

[@JonnyMopar]

What’s up Jeremy?

[@sorta_stock]

Piggybank Horsepower lol. Where's your build, Jonny?

[@JonnyMopar]

@ Flat broke. It’s in pieces in my shop. And I have no idea when it will continue. But that’s ok man. Switching to the Duster.

[@sorta_stock]

@JonnyMopar all good, man. I know how it is. Glad to see the Duster getting some action though. That thing has some 11 sec potential

[@angelo_giachetti]

He will never get it on the road.

[@sorta_stock]

Haha I always get a kick out of trolls. For starters... it's already on the road 😉. Secondly, this pickup has been 100% rebuilt mechanically within the last 6 months. What, do you think this is Motortrend? Lol

[@clarkmorgan1151]

Elec probs r the worst

[@sorta_stock]

100% agree. They can be very difficult to source.