[jungle]

I made the spacer to push back the PSC steering pump 5/16" so my pulleys line up. Trying to mockup everything so no surprises when the new plate gets here.

This is my Wilson Manifold spacer that I am going to use.

Jim

 

[jungle]

Mocking up wilson parts & the air cleaner.

The air cleaner will be done with the red powder coating like the water pump.

 

[jungle]

trying to figure out the fuel system @ the fuel rails for the lines & fittings & the regulator mounting.
Jim

 

[jungle]

My new plate for the Wraptor belt setup arrived so I'll play with it tomorrow. I should be able to finalize the front of the motor & then work on the fuel system.

 

[KurtfromLaQuinta]

I can't wait to see how you like the SMPI.
I've been wanting to do that system for a long time now.
That has to be the best fuel delivery units out there.

 

[jungle]

thanks!
I can't wait till it runs but life keeps getting in the way.


I have the new front plate installed & looks great this time. the PSC steering pump is installed now.

 

[jungle]

Here is the old plate & you can see where it blocks the water port & the new one.

 

[Mad Max]

way mo' awesomer . It's cool to see CVF make that update to their design to 'hook the Mopar brothas n sistas up' .

Jim, whose water pump is that?

 

[jungle]

Sam
The water pump had the name 440 Source on it. the belt setup is AWESOME now!!1

 

[jungle]

I pulled out the mock up block from the frame & moved the passenger side motor mount to the 540 & good to go. Then I went to move the driver's side over & it hits the oil pump housing . So time to build a new driver's side mount with proper fit up. everything is holding me up.
Jim

 

[jungle]

the mount hits on the large bolt head on the side of the pump.

 

[jungle]

I wanted the 540 sitting in the frame so I could drop the body back down & start mocking up the headers.

 

[cragdweller]

That engine is looking good!

 

[jungle]

thanks!

I picked up Covid this week & it is kicking my ass

 

[jungle]

Kurt
Who makes great aluminum rads & fans that would cool this beast?
Thanks

 

[Mad Max]

Jim - check out Wizard Cooling, in New York I think - I got my Dakota's radiator from them and couldn't be happier, especially considering it is twice as thick as the stock unit. Here's what they list for a 91 D250 diesel -

Wizard Cooling

Here's what Summit lists for a 93 RC -

1993 DODGE RAMCHARGER Radiators Parts & Accessories | Summit Racing

 

[jungle]

Thanks Sam they look Really good.
Jim

 

[jungle]

Well I picked up fuel regulator mount friday & installed it & the regulator. Also made up the full lines & return lines on the back of the motor & installed.

All the fuel lines are -08 or 1/2"

I thought I could pick up the new motor mount on friday but the offset was bent wrong & the gut got covid so I hope he does ok & gets back to work so I can get it this week..

 

[pimpcey]

Hey Jim, have you looked at or thought about mad dog headers? They sell fender well headers for the big block trucks, that are in my opinion the best headers for these trucks. I have had them on 3 diffrent big block trucks.

 

[KurtfromLaQuinta]

Kurt
Who makes great aluminum rads & fans that would cool this beast?
Thanks

I went to a place called Hot Rod City here in California after seeing a blip about them in Mopar Collectors Guide magazine.
They are out of business...
I'm sure you can do a search around the web to find a suitable piece.
The fans they used pulled almost 3900 cfm. I would aim for the biggest cfm's you can get. The fans are just as important as the radiator.
And the best controller you can find is crucial too.
I've pushed this guy before... CONTROLLERS | autocoolguy He does have the best units I've found for heavy duty usage.