dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
I have never owned a race only vehicle. But im wanting to build one. I've been searching the marketplace and classifieds for a roller to buy the other day it struck me. I have an extra 2001 dodge ram I bought for parts to fix up the rusty ram. It runs and drives (sorta) its the perfect candidate for a drag truck. It does have some issues to overcome. The biggest being weight. Its a extended cab 4x4 truck. The curb weight is approximately 5300lbs so I will have alot of lightening to do. I have some ideas I can delete the 4x4 replace the transmission with a 2wd one. I have thought about doing like a gasser style straight front axle to remove the weight of the front diff. Of course gut the interior and remove any unnecessary wiring and accessories. Im thinking fiberglass fenders, hood and bumpers. Id have to add a cage of course that will add weight. The good news is its got a stout 5.9 magnum with relatively low miles. For now im thinking refreshing the heads and go with a basic intake carb and headers. Then later on id like to do add a turbo. My goal is a consistent 8 sec (1/8 mile) as this will be a bracket car. Im thinking if I can get the weight down to 4400 (with me in it im 260) and squeeze 400hp out of the 5.9 this should be doable. What do you guys think? Advice is welcome.