Some die hard go-fast fans might gripe about the fact that
the Dodge Ram SRT10 Quad Cab only came with an automatic transmission, but this
brawny muscle truck on CollectorCarNation is an awesome display of Mopar performance
in pickup form. It might look like any
other Ram SRT10 Quad Cab from the picture above but anyone who tries to take
this Ram on head to head will get a surprising beat down.
The standard Viper V10 has been pulled in favor of a 522
cubic inch stroker motor with a forged bottom end that churns out a whopping
712 rear wheel horsepower. Twin ball bearing Turbonetics
turbochargers provide the boost while a front mount intercooler keeps things cool.The fuel system has been upgraded to handle
the additional need for fuel and a Magnaflow
performance exhaust system adds performance and sound.
The seller mentions that with a standalone
ECU and stronger wastegate springs, the boost could be increased beyond beyond the 7-8 pounds of boost it’s pushing now. Finally, the owner removed the slushbox
automatic in favor of a Tick Performance Stage 2 6-speed mnual transmission
for some gear banging fun.
This ultra high performance 2005 Dodge Ram Quad Cab SRT10
has just 21,045 miles and carries a price tag of $50,000.That is no small chunk of change, but
considering the level of modification and the collectability of the SRT10 Ram,
this price isn’t unrealistic.
There’s also the fact that this truck is pretty bad-ass…but how do you
put a price on that?There is no mention
of drag radials but if you plan to really have fun with this truck – I would
recommend a good set of slicks.
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
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