Holley Sniper Equipped Dodge Ramcharger 4X4 gains 100hp the easy way, with one simple bolt-on!
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- The old LA 318 in our '84 Ramcharger 4X4 was struggling to pull the tall overdrive in winds & tall hills, so we swap in a more modern 5.9 Magnum from a 1998 Ram 1500.
I'm in Egypt and building my 80' Ramcharger. I've rebuilt the motor, even removed those two big glass windows on the removable top and closed it in like a panel truck and will completely smooth out the top so it resembles the Dodge Town Wagon /Panel Truck. That's pretty much my vision for it and it's probably a couple months away from being done man. That's a pretty cool engine and such a cool ride. Dodge RamChargers need a ton of love and unfortunately in Egypt, people don't really like old cars here. But these bad Bois have a whole lot of character and so much potential in what you can do!. Great video
Love the idea of a Panel-Charger! I would have never thought to do that. So awesome that there are guys like you in the corners of the world!! Thanks for coming on board & reach out to us with updates on your 80!!
@@hancockga sure will reach out when nearly done. It's going to get the classic Seafoam green and white color scheme. I've noticed all RC's have that old 80's style paint. Including purples and those lime greens, brown and white etc. But this is going to get thinner bumpers like a classic truck like Chevy Apache white grill white bumpers white top, Seafoam green body. And wooden back half of the trunk. I'll record a video and let you know when it's posted on my channel so you can see it.
I had a 90 Ramcharger that I used to write some articles in Off Road and Fourwheeler magazines. We were able to get Lock-Right prototype a locker for that factory 9.25 axle. That would be a nice addition
I just did a 5.9 magnum/sniper NV4500 swap in my 89 ramcharger and love it
Send us some shots of your rig & the swap on our IG!!
I love the sound of these old Mopar 360s, I had an ‘03 1/2 ton with one, it was excellent.
Had an 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. 360 auto optioned out. I've been looking last couple years for a good one. Impossible to find at a decent price. Best 4x4 I've ever had and I've had a few. Good to see em still smoking tires.
The boss lady wants a TD so bad, but you're right...they are getting near impossible to find in good shape.
they're out there, did you get one?
Nothing sounds better than a Magnum motor!
LS swaps are great but a little played out. I'd love to start seeing more modern Mopar engines going into classics. 5.9 or 5.7 into a Valiant, Duster or 60's or 70's Van would be sweet!
There are FB groups dedicated to Gen III Hemi swaps into older Mopar cars & these D/W series trucks & Ramchargers...lot of good information there!
I really want to see more people building 5.9s with aluminum heads and better efi systems
Absolutely not. Engine swaps are fine but screw all that EFI garbage and stick with carbs.
@@Whats-It-To-Ya You gotta stop being a knuckle dragger sooner or later. EFI is the only way to go
@@lesheath6216 you sound extremely uneducated. I can tune a carb to put out more power than any aftermarket trash can EFI setup. Stop drinking the Kool-Aid 😉
Nice build, I did my 85 ramcharger I swapped in a built 1969-440 , if I dropped the clutch at 3,000 rpm she would snap the yoke from transfer case lol so I had bigger one’s machined to fit and bigger u- joints
We talked about a B/RB swap for quite a while since we have another RV 440...but it would have meant ditching the sniper & a list of other changes plus we got our hands on the 5.9 cheap...mama wants a Trailduster *so* bad...bet when we find her one, it will have a RB!!
@@hancockga had a 1979 trail Duster, did a 360 in that one as burned a piston, so rebuild the motor/ transmission/ transfer case all at one time, pulled all 3 together and installed that way, but also did a 6” skyjacker lift, and 3” body lift, then ran 42 super swampers, with the 2 barrel carb she would smoke the tires, and got 14 mpg,( when wife drove ) lol not so much for me , had a heard of them back then, 74/76/79/77/ 85 2 big blocks rest 360/ 1 318, miss the hell out of them,
love those old Ramchargers. Liked and subbed. Cheers from Canada.
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us from the great north!!
Love what you did with it. Glad to see other people loving the Ramcharger, such a cool truck. I'm looking at getting my first one here soon so I'm looking at possibilities of what I want to do with it down the road. Only issue is I've never owned a dodge truck so this will be my vehicle to learn on. Want it to be a daily driver so that overdrive with the magnum may be the way to go. Love what you're doing though keep it up. I love trucks that stay trucks and don't get gutted and turned into some mini offroad monster truck haha
These are great trucks, tough as nails & will take a beating. We've got more plans for this thing to make it the ultimate off-road capable family highway hauler. Thanks for the confidence boost & let us know when you find yours!
Great video!! I own a 93 Ramcharger with the 5.2. Two years ago it went down so I was going to do a 5.9 swap. However I decided to completely rebuild the old reliable 318 with a cam upgrade. I can say that I am happy with it. But the 5.9 probably would have been sweet as well😂.
Appreciate that! 318's -are- great engines...but man this 5.9 runs great!!
@@hancockga I bet. I enjoy seeing these Ramchargers come back into style so I appreciate your video. Thanks
I always clocked my rear mains at 2 and 8. That way the seam is in the journal and it kinda works as a one piece seal. I never had leaks of the few blocks I built…fingers crossed.
This is the 3rd one I've done flush, and *knocks on wood* all dry thus far... I've seen guys do them offset with good luck...I might do it with a 440 I'm about to throw together
I still do the same glasses and script sunglasses dance too.😂
The magnum swap is fantastic. I did mine in 2008. HER0814 Hughes cam, M1(swapping to a RPM EFI soon), NV4500 and 4.56 gears in 35s. Edelbrock 650 carb and Old thorley Tri-Ys it made 279/339 to the wheels when I dyno tuned it. I worked for a speed shop then, the bet was +\- 250. 😏
Rewiring the whole truck as of now. My least favorite thing.
I only just recently got a pair of transitions...still getting used to them haha! These motors respond pretty well to a good cam! Thanks for stickin with us!!
@@hancockga I had transitions, my wife hated them. 🤣
From Ron manitoba: i have an 84 w150 w/virtually no rust with same Color’s & same wheels with 360 stroker fuel injected. I did a double take !!
It shocks me how many trucks Dodge produced through these years in this color combo!
Great idea for my 76 Dodge crewcab that came with a 318.
I'd almost encourage you to find a 400 or a 440 for that land yacht!! But, for a quick, easy kick in HP...definitely!!
Just found your channel! Love it so far!
Appreciate that, it's still a work in progress 😰 but we're tryin!
Forgot to mention in my former comment/'Book" below: the 1989 4WD RamCharger I'd had, possessed a wild, but usable, Easter-Egg feature. Im not entirely sure it was a factory install? But it certainly didnt look like an after purchase, addition or home-job. Upon the inside, more towards the passenger side of the motor hood, there was a small hand held 60-80 watt flashlight/work on a retractable coil arrangement, with an extendable power wire, that could be run/pulled out all the way to the very middle of the REAR tail/lift gate?!...
-Very cool, but STRANGE!...Handy if ya had a roadside issue @ night & no flashlight present.....;)
Great vid! New subscriber. Love ramchargers. I've had several of them. My last one was a 79. Originally a California truck, then it went to Texas then I bought it and had it shipped to Michigan. Had a 360/727 in it. It was a super solid truck. Ended up selling it to make room for my dad's 70 charger rt/se. (No, the truck has not seen a winter up here. The guy I sold it to is a mopar fan and he too loves ramchargers. It's a summer only rig for him too.) Really want to find another 80's ramcharger. I like my 2001 XJ but would be happier in a ramcharger.
Glad to habe you aboard sir! I agree, these 'ol trucks are pretty damn solid rigs for sure. Good luck on your hunt & if I spot one, I'll reach back to ya!
Very nice upgrade.
The engine turned out great.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Ed.
Appreciate that sir!!
STILL regretting selling my 1993 RM 4WD LE. @ 235K it still ran & looked new. Thing looked like an official Govt/L.E/Sheriffs truck being all White with dark tint. The thing spooked many a person upon rolling up on 'em, one of my friends who didnt know what I'd driven, upon entering his workplace parking area, freaked out, tossed his burning chong-spec doobie n' >>RAN>> off!...-Just HILARIOUS, as the long haired, dreadlocked hippie exits the vehicle....;)
Dealership Mechanic during trade in asked me if the drive-train, tranny & 318 was newly/recently installed? The look of sheer astonishment on his face when I'd told him the truth of original mileage was hilarious. He walked away shaking his head n' quite puzzled as the motor metrics & tests metered as near new according to standard specs. I did take good care of it though. WA state truck, used by a utility company executive before I'd purchased it. Hell, It appeared near new in 2001....
Only thing I'd dropped cash on where the usual's: wheels/tires/stereo/few chrome parts for motor/roof rack/spare 5G gas cans & mounts. Only mechanical issues were the usual: "Deeerunk Driver" steering box, poor "Broken/Leaning Bird Wing" entry door bushings & the replacement of in-tank fuel pump @ one time. Other than that, rock SOLID as to reliability....
LOVED the PLUSH driver/passenger seats?! My God, the MOST comfy seats Ive EVER planted myself in w/o a doubt! Easily sleepable when fully reclined...
And that amazing OverDrive lock out?! That feature had gotten me outtve well more than a few speeding tickets, when pushed & dropping gear it would instantly drop my speed by 5-7 MPH?!..Enough to throw ya forward in the driver/front passenger seat a tad if not expecting it...
Not too mention: Having the >> Fastest>> PWR windows known to man! (Almost dangerous really, aside from loss of control/looming deep water landings...Ha!..My driver side pwr window, w/o a one push-full down feature, fully dropped in about 1 in a 1/2 seconds?!..Pass side only slightly slower....
Bought that '93 RC for 8$K in 1997ish w/98K on ODO sold for $8.5K with 235K on ODO on Sept 12th, 2001, bought '97 Ford Expedition 4wd E.B, which served much better for my business than the RC. Oddly, that truck served incredibly well w/o too much ha$$le. Still posses it. Bought a 2007 Dodge 4wd 1/2 ton PU in 2013 for 14$K that was a NIGHTMARE, motor died, within a year I had to put a brand new 12$K Hemi into it & other assorted repair co$ts, whatta P.OS!...
-Guess I expected more from Dodge considering I'd owned a 1989 Ramcharger that was great, then bought the '93 that was also wonderful. Gave the 1989 RC 4wd to my father upon buying the '93 RC...
Now own 2017 Ford Expy 4wd XLT & ive dealt with more issues/knit-picky broken BS at around 55K miles than one person should need too. Ive done most of said repairs myself though thankfully. Newer vehicles are absolute >>PURE CRAP
Thank you !! I just picked up a 95 w a decent 5.9 just needs more power i was thinking Hemi as well but this makes better sense 😊
These magnum motors come alive with some simple hop-ups, but the computer on your 95 will be your limiting factor.
I love my 93’ RWD 360 Ramcharger LE
Thanks I love. The ram charger Content.
Appreciate that!! We still have a lot to do on it!
You can even get the magnum in a Ramcharger 92-93
Yes sir! But us folks with the older trucks have to grow our own 😅
Nice work
Nice swap man. If you ever want to sell that one let me know, i have family in leander. Id say remove that front brush guard though, she looks odd
Appreciate that!! And, I'm afraid we're gonna hang onto it for quite a while...am I strange for saying the brush guard has grown on me? Lol
I had a 92 that I sold a few years back, and regretted it right after. I just bought an 86 with 318 and would love to do what you did.
Glad to hear you're back in the game with the '86! Keep your ear to the ground, you'll find what you're lookin for.
Just came across your channel nice work all Mopar and dodges hell yeah nice work
We do have a pair of Duramax tow pigs, so don't judge us too harshly. Glad to have ya aboard!!
i have 85 forest ranger ramcharger with 4 on the floor. and i have 383 that i am getting put in soon
I have a 1985 4X4 1/2 ton shortbed 318 auto Im working on
Interested in how you got the core support off, do you loosen the fender bolts at the cab any? Or was there enough flex to get the core out with just pushing them out of the way?
Removed the bolts in the wheel wells that support the hood hinges and along the outer edge that secure the wheel tubs to the fenders, remove all the hardware across the front & it doesn't take much to work it out.
Hey! Nice Content. Good to see someone giving some love to these old ramchargers. I like your tailpipe exhaust. Is it selfmade or a aftermarket kit ?
Thanks & cheers from Germany!
Thank you so much! We had a local shop bend & hang our exhaust. We provided an "X" pipe & had them install V-bands at the mufflers, that way if the transmission ever needs to come out, we can just drop the center of the exhaust & the rest can stay.
Thanks for your reply. 👍🏻
What Intake and EFI did you use? Also are you using a HEI distributor? I'm looking to do this on my 5.9 Grand Cherokee
Edelbrock 7577 intake & Holley Sniper EFI part #550-516 (minus fuel pump) with their Hyperspark distributor.
@@hancockga thank you! This will help me out a lot.
do you have a guide or a "how too" on how to make that tansmission work in the older trucks as you did? i my self have a 85 stepside with the 3 speed 727 and want to put in an overdrive trans
We covered a lot of it in the swap a few episodes back. We used an adjustable fuel pressure switch from Nitrous Outlet & an adjustable vacuum switch to control it "hands-free". Got the idea from transmissioncenter.net
Gain 100hp with an easy bolt on (puts entire motor) V:
I mean... we *did* bolt the motor in so...?
I have a 1990 RC with factory FI. In your opinion will this Holley set up out perform the factory Fuel injection system of the 1990?
It'd be hard to say in a straight-up A/B comparison ,*but* if any engine upgrades are in your future, the factory TBI will limit the potential by a lot in terms of tuneability.
@@hancockga last question. If I did a newer magnum engine, will it bolt up to the factory trans? I believe mine is an 518?
@@mellocke1943 if by "newer" you're referring to the Gen III Hemi? Either way, yes. The LA series, Magnum and Gen III Hemi's all share the same transmission bell-housing bolt pattern.
So, you said the things you did to the 318 got you to double digit mpg, or did you mean you got double digits after the magnum?
Was is the current mileage of the magnum and what was the 318’s?
Thank you!
After the OD swap (behind the 318) we were getting over 17mpg on the highway (flat ground & no headwind)...gotta put some miles on the 5.9 & I'll report back
There is no way a holley sniper will give any engine a extra 100HP but a 318 to a 360 may be closer it all depends on how wore out the 318 was but I know for a fact a sniper set up will not give any engine a extra 100hp it may pick up a little depending on the carb that was on the engine before and if it was set up right or not
We didn't say we gained 100hp because of the sniper.
Great content…👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼🤝🏼 ima throw a cam on my 2500 ram Same 360 🔥🤙🏼
Appreciate that!
Hi,
How did you do your fuel system? Did you remove the original pump from the tank? Also, what exhaust did you use and what style of thermostat housing did you use? Love the truck!
Thank you
'89 Fuel tank swapped into the '84, exhaust is a set of hooker longtube headers, 2.5" back through an X-pipe, Flowmaster 40's turned down at the bumper. Used a factory replacement T-stat housing for a '95 Ram
@@hancockga Thank you so much for the information and quick response!
Hello I have a question what type, brand of coil and distributor did you use. I would like to do something like this. To my truck is a 1995 3.9 I am having trouble with the wiring. This will be a perfect upgrade.
I re-used the hyperspark distributor that came with the sniper...we ran it on the 318 for about 3 years & it worked well, so we dropped it on the 5.9 & it's been doin great!
'With one simple bolt on'.... LOL. Not quite. Not even REMOTELY a 'simple bolt on'... Not appropriately titled in the least.. But anyways, after a completely replaced motor, with tons of upgrades, great job with an ENTIRE SWAP OUT. You food me, probably a few thousand others too. Glad it worked out for you though, she's certainly got more juice; from 'one simple bolt on'.
I mean, all we did was swap a small block with a small block....🤣 Thanks for playing along though!
Will that Holley and intake set up work on a k5 blazer ?
Did you add a weighted flex plate since the 360 is externally balanced? I have an 87 318 RC that I have been rebuilding and a 360 mag in the barn. I am just wondering as I have been debating doing the mag swap too!! Still running a 2B carb and 727 though.
5.9's & LA 360's aren't balanced the same. We kept the stock flexplate & just oval-filed one bolt hole..good to go!
@@hancockga so la318 to 360 mag all you have to do is oval the la318 flex plate and you are set? Sounds easy enough! What part of Texas are you all out of? Im in the OKC area!
@@ThatAirsoftguy16 318 to 5.9 mag, you'll oval one hole in the magnum flexplate so it will work with a neutral balance converter
@@hancockga got it!
WAS the perfect opportunity, since you’re redoing much electrical, to put the battery alternator and starter more closely together. Just saying.(too late)
Like with most dodge truck of these years, the harness routing & such is a disaster already...then people get their hands on it & make it worse...it's still not "show-car", but it's no longer "fire-hazard"!
Only problem with the sniper and all the efi is reliability, thay get hot and the next thing you know your walking, half to send it back get a new one just to do it again in a month ask me how I know, save your money
Things been solid since 2020! Had it on the 318 that came out & it's doin great on the 5.9.
I’ve got a complete ‘05 1500 pickup with the 5.9L Magnum that I bought as a parts vehicle for my 05 w/Gen II 5.7L Hemi. I was told that the Mag engine was no good. There’s nothing obviously wrong with the 5.9. I’ve already switched most of the body parts out it. I’ve been swapping items so as to keep complete vehicles which helps with the Municipal Code Enforcement folks.
I had to put another engine in my other ‘05 as the 5.7 wore out at 272K miles. It’s my DD so I had my Trans Shop put in a 3 yr., 100K warranted Jasper Reman. I don’t for sure which Gen. it is but it’s obviously newer than mine because it’s got individual Coils on each cylinder which my original did not.
My question is; Do you think it’s wise to attempt a rebuild on that 5.9 and put that truck back on the road?
Great video. You made me a believer and now after watching 4 of your vids I’m a Subscriber!!
These 5.9's are excellent rebuild motors. There's still a TON of aftermarket support, especially in stroker rotating assemblies. If I ever have to pull this one back out, it will be stretched to at -least- 408 cubes. I say, do your research, piece together a package that will meet your objectives, get in touch with a machine shop you can trust & pull the trigger!
5.9s were not made in 05 unless its a 5.9 cummins dieael
What intake did you use? I heard that there was an issue with the coolant hoses with the AC compressor. Specifically the bypass hose. Have the exact same truck. Same color combo
Edelbrock 7577.
@@hancockga and no problem with the bypass hose and ac compressor?
Hi
Camshaft part number do you use? I have a super bee with a 360 magnum they come from a 98 ram.
I think I mention it, but in case the audio wasn't that great, its a Comp 20-604-9. I re-used the stock lifters.
the 302, 305, and 318 engines all seemed to have very poor low end torque.
They live forever sure, hard to kill...but you're right, in stock form and even with some cam & induction upgrades they just don't really pack the punch.
Awesome man how does the holly sniper setup with the A5 18 transmission and what kind of mileage are you getting in the normal use?
Thanks!! With the 318 on a calm wind day & flat ground, we were knockin' on the doors of 20mpg...haven't put enough miles on the 5.9 yet to compare...but we will!
Yeaus! Mopar!!
The bolt on mod is a 360 instead of the 318?
I mean...it was somewhat easy 😎
Isn't that a bolt in, rather than bolt on?
Bolt-in/bolt-on...potato/potahto right?
Well i would not say thats a simple 1 bolt on addition there buddy thats a a complete motor swap and rebuild ...thats not a easy extra 100hp
See: satire 😎
@@hancockga...in other words clickbait or simpler words ...just a lie to get views
What cam did you go with? Just grabbed an 89 and looking to do a few things to it.
Went with a Comp hydraulic roller (so I could re-use the stock lifters) I know I mention the part number & specs...can't remember them right now lol.
@hancockga thanks for getting back with me. This is my newest project and trying to search for some ideas
Yeah...one simple bolt on. Lololol
Simple-ish? 😁
Last I knew a Ram Charger was an SUV not a truck, don't understand why everyone calls their SUV's trucks. I've owned four Ram Chargers and still own an 84 Ram Charger and they were and still are SUV's and I own four Dodge trucks currently and I don't call them SUVs. Next thing you know people will be driving Ford Blazers and Chevy Broncos seeing how you can rename things whatever you wish to call them.
That`s BS. A Holley Sniper add on will NOT add 100 hp.
We didn't say we gained 100hp from the sniper...
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