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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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Hey does anyone know where i can go on the net where i can get some ideas on mods that i can do to my truck???
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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What kind of mods?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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I'm guessing that it's an 83 Power Ram...


But what kind of mods do you want to do? What engine and tranny? 1/2, 3/4, or 1-ton?

 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Hey basically i have no real ideas as to what i want to do for mods, that is why i was asking about good web sites that could give me ideas in every direction!

it is a 82 power ram with a 318 and 138,000 original kms
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Is it a 1/2 ton? 3/4 ton?

Basically you're not going to find much in cosmetic stuff. You can get a lund moon visor or whatever the thing is called that sticks forward at the cab top. Ram head hood ornament if you don't have one, update to the 91-93 chrome, that kind of stuff. Wheels are an obvious. spray in bed liner, tint windows. Changing gear ratios, adding lsd/lockers also common. There are plenty of lift kits out there as well. As far as power goes, there's a ton to be done. Do you have inspections/emission testing in Saskatoon? The usual stuff is to toss some headers on and get a catless exhaust built up and chuck a high flow muffler on. 14x3 or 4" K&N air filter will allow the engine to breathe a lot better. At almost 90k miles it might be a good idea to pull the water pump off, replace it with a high flow version, replace the timing chain with a good double roller unit, slide a lumpier camshaft in it for more power, and iirc you've got a 2bbl carb on it, so getting a 4bbl manifold and carb will assist there too. Of course you've got more restrictive heads iirc, so you might want to get them opened up or just replaced as well.

There's a ton of stuff that can be done, just what would you like to do and how much do you want to spend and how much can you do yourself?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Hey i completely forgot to mention that it is a 1/2 ton with a 3 inch body lift ans 31" hercules tires. That will do for the time being but my future plans that i know about for sure is either a 3.5" or 5" lift by superlift and 35" bf goodrich a/t tires with the weld racing wheels i have from my previous truck. Other than that i have the ability to do timing chain, muffler, chrome grill, etc. and pretty much evrything else besides the 4 bbl carb which i ahve never done before.

I just bought a winch and kc lights now i just have to mount the winch and then decide what i want to do with the lights as far as placement goes!!! Do you have any ideas??? Also do know of any good dodge sites with pics of other dodges etc. so i can get some visual pics to make my decisions easier???

Thanks
 
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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you can try www.cardomain.com for pics of some trucks.

I would put a brush guard on there so you can mount your lights and winch.
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