Competition mean machine

[TTork]

Hello Guys,



my project is to use a short wb 4x4 Dodge magnum chassis, implant a 12 V Cummins and mount a Scout Traveller body to create a nice running, nice braking solid offroading and boat pulling Scout.

I was offered a ´99 4x4 Ram V8 Magnum rollover for a good price and I wonder if I could replace the stock 5 speed with a six speed or automatic and a powerfull !2V with twins.

The vehicle would be pretty light weight because I plan to use the fiberglass Scout body (all the others rust like hell) so I guess the axles and suspension can take the power of a strong Cummins. I am not sure if the transfer case of a magnum V8 is the same like on a diesel truck.

Does anybody know? What else has to be considered using a swb chassis?

any hints would hepl, here in Europe hardly anybody has a clue regarding US trucks.

drive safely Thomas Tork



`95 12V, plate, 370´s, 16cm housing, 191´s, K&N with cold air intake, 16. 5, 20", water meth, bully dog propane, workhorse TC,

`99 TST box, twins, Mach 6`s, head ported polished and fire ringed with 14mm studs,Piers cam, lifters, stupid pump, DTT, ATS, 5" exhaust, triple cold

air, 22"s, gear vendor,

`68 Scout 800 with disc brakes, a cage, a 406 bowtie with 510 HP

 

[pwerwagn]

I would think the cummins is to heavy for the 44 in the front of the dodge 1/2 ton. The 9. 25 rear is a decent axle, but its C-clipped which isnt a good idea in something that has the risk of breaking an axle.



the transfer case is not the same in the 1/2 tons as the cummins. they are not 241's. And the 5-speed is not the 4500, heck you couldnt even get a 5-speed in a half ton with the 360 (only the 318).



Personally, Id find a single cab long bed truck with a CTD and shorten the frame. That way you get the 60 front (althought its not a real 60. . but anyways), a 241, and the transmission that you want anyways.



And I think twins would be a tight fit in a scout!!!! Im sure it could be done with a lot of ingenuity, but it would be some work for sure.



BTW, if you move this to the conversion forum you may get more response.



--Jeff