Recent content by DMC_78

I did the swap on my boat, had a Chevy 350 in it…. But gained almost 5mph in a 4500 pound boat. So it’s worth something….

Thanks everyone! Sounds like I know what direction to take now.

Great, thanks for the tip! I am definitely looking for quality components.

Looking for advice on selecting the correct converter for my build. It’s actually going into a 78 Dodge D100 truck… but I come here for all the great tech information. Combo is a 5.9 mag with good EQ heads, 9.4 compression, Hughes 218/222 hydraulic roller and 750 vac secondary carb...

Dan, most Canadians have traveled many times in the USA. You saying that towards a Canadian is more unfair than people chirping you about buying a car at this point. Just stop over thinking your dream and pull the trigger.

I have the same timing set, and followed the same instructions. Timed it the same way, and now confused lol

What did you end up buying for a car?

Interested in this information also. I have one I plan on building up for a mild 5.9 mag build with the same stall range in mind.

PK 4431566 9450 1426 From what I found I think they were only late 86 into 87 on D150’s. Too bad because that means I scrapped one when I was young.

I have a L/U slant 6 trans that is electronically controlled from an 87 truck in my 78 right now. Has the low first gear and factory high stall. Nice unit if you can find one.

Cool! Learned something new there. My 94 5.9 i am building right now has those holes too.

From a Canadian, i can tell you that most of the used vehicles we have here (late model) have been getting shipped to the US for awhile now. There are a ton of brokers who do that now because there is big profit to be made with the exchange and with the US demand. I would think finding some...

was there any updates on how the motor ran with the selected parts? was a great read.

i thought it would give me a cruise between 1600 to 2100 RPM. I can give Ken a call tomorrow and make sure the cam fits the bill or see what he recommends.

I see, yeah the truck is about 3850lbs with me in there.