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04-22-2013, 09:09 PM
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Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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So... Better late than never.
Yeah, I know it's not a chevy - Don't lynch me. Couldn't beat the deal I got on it, and the Colorado just wasn't working for what I needed to do with it.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-23-2013, 06:21 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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5 lug 1500 ya? Nice truck, good color too
What engine?
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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Last edited by LTb1ow; 04-23-2013 at 06:24 AM.
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04-23-2013, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
5 lug 1500 ya? Nice truck, good color too
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looks like a 5.7l hemi badge.
i agree i like the color too, ram makes some sharp looking trucks
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2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit
daily econobox and first car
1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock  SOLD
1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121
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04-23-2013, 08:33 AM
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Yeah, it's a 1500 Express. There used to be huge, blocky chrome RAM 1500 badges on the doors, I have since removed them - looks cleaner that way. 5.7 Hemi, rated at 395 HP / 407 lbs-ft of torque. Has the usual cam phasing, cylinder deactivation stuff. The mileage is pretty nice, right on par with what the Colorado used to get.
I spent a lot of time checking different trucks out, so far the Dodge is the best bang for the buck.
The coil spring/control arm rear suspension is damned impressive. Ride quality and handling is great, and none of that skipping around on the bumps stuff. Also no wheelhop.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-23-2013, 08:48 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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No rear spring packs? Thats interesting
Tow package? And or, whats the MPG hand calc?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-23-2013, 08:58 AM
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Yeah, tow package. Only thing it didn't come with is the integrated trailer brake controller, I'll add it later.
MPG has been 20-22 highway, 17-18 rural town driving with a light foot/cruise control. Hand calc and EVIC display are pretty close, enough to not matter much.
Here's a pic of the rear suspension:
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-23-2013, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: West Milford
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Nice truck...good luck w/it. Hopefully, the new ones are better w/rust around the quarters than their predecessors. Dodge does make one of the nicest full size ones out there...now the new dakota on the other hand...ah
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04-23-2013, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
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Great looking truck, good luck with it.
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04-23-2013, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arm pit of the world... NJ
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Congratulations! Good luck with your new ride. That mpg is pretty impressive.
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04-23-2013, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, NJ
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very nice truck...good luck with it
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1999 Trans am WS6
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04-23-2013, 07:33 PM
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Thanks, folks.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-24-2013, 07:42 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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Bringing it to the next meet in May?
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-24-2013, 08:31 AM
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Possibly - Need to check work schedule.
Wait, you mean the truck or the car?
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-24-2013, 08:33 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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No, better never than late. I wish you the worst of luck with it.
Kidding of course. Truck looks great. I dig the rear setup with the Watts link.
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04-24-2013, 08:37 AM
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Thanks, WBT.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-24-2013, 08:40 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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The truck!
Who brings an fbod to a jeep club meet anyways.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-24-2013, 02:33 PM
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If I put that 'upside down' sticker on it do I get honorary jeep status?!
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
If I put that 'upside down' sticker on it do I get honorary jeep status?!
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We'll think about it.....
- Justin
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04-24-2013, 03:53 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
If I put that 'upside down' sticker on it do I get honorary jeep status?!
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You and I can ruin the cliched row of those silly Fbods
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-24-2013, 04:33 PM
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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04-24-2013, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: harmony, nj (phillipsburg)
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nice truck! impressive rear suspension they are using. was actually thinking about why they didnt do something like that a while ago on most trucks.
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