onetondodge
Well-known member
Hello,
I have been brain storming some plans for a 47 dodge parts truck I am getting. It's kind of all I can think about, If you could tell me if I am along the right lines and give me some pointers I would appreciate it.
1. s10 swb frame swap, I am not using the orginal bed so I don't know if it matters to use a wheel base that matches the orginal dodge wheel base.
2. sbc swap - this is where I am getting hung up, I want to find a used 350 8.5:1 compression to run a blower, I've heard it is better to run lower compression when running boost. I am trying to do this fairly cheap, the blower would be the biggest expense. My next thought would be to mill the heads down for higher compression and try to get some extra hp other ways. I just like the look of a blower and at the end of the day it seems the best option for the most power, looking to get between 350-400hp
3. some 5 or 6 speed manual transmission, maybe something that can handle up to 400 ft/tq
4. I found a nine inch rearend kit for an s10 that has the same bolt pattern and is already set up to just bolt up, but maybe the stock s10 axle can be beefed up a little, not sure
5. I'm think I want to channel the body over the frame, not sure how much
That's mostly what I have thought of so far for the drivetrain/engine, I would love to be able to run this at the texas mile. but for the most part this is a budget hot-rod. I am also unsure of what tire/wheel combination I want to go with, I want it to be able to run, but also have the look of the time period
So there you have my loose mock up of my truck in my head, please give any opinions you have toward the subject, I am hoping to start the project at the end of the summer
I have been brain storming some plans for a 47 dodge parts truck I am getting. It's kind of all I can think about, If you could tell me if I am along the right lines and give me some pointers I would appreciate it.
1. s10 swb frame swap, I am not using the orginal bed so I don't know if it matters to use a wheel base that matches the orginal dodge wheel base.
2. sbc swap - this is where I am getting hung up, I want to find a used 350 8.5:1 compression to run a blower, I've heard it is better to run lower compression when running boost. I am trying to do this fairly cheap, the blower would be the biggest expense. My next thought would be to mill the heads down for higher compression and try to get some extra hp other ways. I just like the look of a blower and at the end of the day it seems the best option for the most power, looking to get between 350-400hp
3. some 5 or 6 speed manual transmission, maybe something that can handle up to 400 ft/tq
4. I found a nine inch rearend kit for an s10 that has the same bolt pattern and is already set up to just bolt up, but maybe the stock s10 axle can be beefed up a little, not sure
5. I'm think I want to channel the body over the frame, not sure how much
That's mostly what I have thought of so far for the drivetrain/engine, I would love to be able to run this at the texas mile. but for the most part this is a budget hot-rod. I am also unsure of what tire/wheel combination I want to go with, I want it to be able to run, but also have the look of the time period
So there you have my loose mock up of my truck in my head, please give any opinions you have toward the subject, I am hoping to start the project at the end of the summer