i would like to know what you guys think about your ram chargers what do you like, and what do you hate(besides gas milage) im looking to get an 87 4x4 with a 360

 

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I had an '85 Ramcharger 4x2 with a 318/auto setup and i was REALLY HAPPY with it. Unfortunately, we needed something better on gas, so I traded it in on a (don't shoot me) Subaru wagon. It was a sacrifice for the family, O.K.

Personally, I don't care for the 360. Years ago I saw several give up prematurely (low oil pressure thing). But, don't depend solely on my experience. Check reviews. A lot of them! Cars.com is one good source.

b. hinton

 

I'll chime in here ....

We had an 89 for a while. Bought it to play with. Was not a primary vehicle. We didn't leave it stock either

Pulled the 360 out and bored it 30 over, turned the crank 10 under...domed the pistons...set the compression ratio to 9:8:1...threw in an RV cam...ripped off the smog & a/c...tossed in Dough Thorly headers. That thing was a BEAST!!!!




Tranny had 4 gears...only ever used 2. It was geared so low and had so much torque you could let the clutch out and never touch the pedal...it just started crawling If yeah wanted to play you could drop it in 3rd and roast the tires!

It was a bit big to try and keep up with some of the Jeeps but it could go anywhere there was room

Now before you ask the next question....we got one heck of an offer on it. Couldn't pass up that kind of change over

Left stock as a daily driver...it got looks that is for sure. After we tweaked and peaked it...there was no point taking it out on the road.

 

thanks for the feedback. i've been thinking about buying it to sell it and make some cash. that is after i test the 4 wheel drive

 

Just my opinion, if you're looking to buy a ramcharger to stick with for a while I'd hold out for an 89 so you don't have to deal with the carbeuration, even better, a 90 to 93 so you get the overdrive too. And fuel mileage isn't to bad with the throttle body and OD

 

im getting a great deal with the 87 so im not goina pass it up. the NADA value is 3,000 and im getting it for 500 plus my non running 86 mustang.(i could get 700 at best for the stang). my friend is sellin it. i have already test drove it and its a real nice ride. the interior looks like it was just redone

 

yea i here ya dude, i actually owned an 86 before my 90. there all good trucks, and if this 87 is in fact what you say it is, I dont think you can go wrong for 500 and a non runnin mustang.


BTW- I owed a 89 mustang, just outta curiosity, why is yours not running?

 

engine and tranny change. went from a v6 auto to a 5.0 5 spd. never finished it (lack funds and time)