It has a318 in it now that barely runs haha
It has a318 in it now that barely runs haha
So guys I have my donor truck in my posession 1995 5.9 cummins 2wd. How do I post pics btw? So as soon as I get another car ( an effin quick supercharged Buick park avenue ultra that my wisteria driving) imma start cutting and pasting!
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When you say I "might as well start tubing it" what does that mean?? Because yes I do want to have lots of traction because she'll have a LOT of torque! And thank you for the interest!
so my friend, the dart has an A body? Good to know. I would love any hints on the engineering of such a reinforcement on the frame because let's be honest I don't know much about it at all. Thanks!
450 -500 hp for now. Just mainly a head turner and cruiser. It'll be fast but not crazy...at least not at first. We'll see how things evolve I guess .
I would suggest a full tube frame for the weight, engine placement and extreme torque potential of a Cummins 5.9 What engine is in the Duster now?[/QUOTE]
Also you say a full tube frame... You saying I need to fabricate my own frame and trash the old ? Or does this mean reinforcing the existing one?? Sorry just not familiar with all the terminology...
Exactly, scrap the frame and build a new, stronger one from get go. You could reinforce all day and still twist it like a twizzler stick. At 450-500 range as a planned start with no more weight than it'll be pushing around it'll certainly scoot!!! For ideas I'd search around and see if couldn't find a thread for the "cumstang" build if the guy actually put one on the interwebz. Incase you haven't seen or heard of it yet dude did what your planning inside a mustang.... Except his is dedicated drag with 3 turbos and a lot more umph to the back tires. Even with him putting down bigger numbers than your planning from start, it's always a safe bet to over build your supporting mods. That way you know you won't be doing rework, and you have room to grow when you " feel the need, the need for speed" (sorry, for some reason that reference popped in my head as I was typing)
Oh, please take and post pics, as well as write ups of all you do on yours. This sounds like one of those builds that could easily be classified as exotic car/truck porn
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