bikinkawboy
Well-Known Member
Looks like I'm not the only person with a weakness for old Dodges. I run a '74 D300 on the farm, dual wheels, 12' Knapheide flatbed and hoist. 33k original miles. Haven't used the bed grain sides or stock racks in a long time. Fixing up my old '77 D150 318 after setting behind the shop for 16 years. Lots of rust from a couple of trips to Chicago over New Years and bathing in their notorious calcium chloride, which is much more corrosive than ordinary salt. My boy took in a '77 W100 for a tranny job and I'm using the drive train, steering gear and cross members to convert the 150 to 4-wheel drive. Also using the doors and a few other pieces of sheet metal that is in better condition than the 150.
Here's a question, I'm using the 360 engine from the W100. The camshaft is in bad shape, with several lobes flaking off on the edges and one lobe that's really rounded off to a nub. Not sure if it's the OEM or an aftermarket cam. I know the OEM grind in '77 wasn't real great for producing power and that the cam used in the Lil Red Wagon or police cars performed much better. I'm not building a show truck, but one that's going to have to earn its keep on the farm. What I want to know is for low end torque, which is the preferred cam, or is there one out there that is even better for my purposes? Thanks!
Here's a question, I'm using the 360 engine from the W100. The camshaft is in bad shape, with several lobes flaking off on the edges and one lobe that's really rounded off to a nub. Not sure if it's the OEM or an aftermarket cam. I know the OEM grind in '77 wasn't real great for producing power and that the cam used in the Lil Red Wagon or police cars performed much better. I'm not building a show truck, but one that's going to have to earn its keep on the farm. What I want to know is for low end torque, which is the preferred cam, or is there one out there that is even better for my purposes? Thanks!