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Old 01-15-2019, 08:15 PM   #1
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Toying with the idea of a 1992 ramcharger build

I may pick up another 2nd gen 12v and use everything off of it or after I take the single cab in my sig to the track this summer I may strip it down this coming winter and build a rig that fits 5 people.

I wasn’t sure if I should post this in the 1st gen or 2nd gen forum. Being that the ramchargers are similar to a first gen I posted here.

What are the main issues with swapping a 12v into a ram charger ?
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Old 01-16-2019, 07:28 AM   #2
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What are the main issues with swapping a 12v into a ram charger ?
The marital issues you'll acquire with all the women it'll attract
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Old 01-16-2019, 08:41 AM   #3
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...and the sheer bad-assedness too
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Old 01-16-2019, 08:50 AM   #4
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The marital issues you'll acquire with all the women it'll attract
My 95’ already makes her a little jealous if it’s in the shop too long haha.


Not planning on lifting the rc either , maybe a little lower but 4wd still
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:25 AM   #5
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1st gen engine mounts/axles bolt in

Frame could be questionable depending what power you put through it
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:36 AM   #6
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I built one years ago.
I had neither women problems, nor an issue with "bad ass-ness".

However, there was an issue with radiator shroud clearance, since the engine sits higher at the front in an RC.

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Old 01-16-2019, 09:37 AM   #7
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Ill be interested in seeing what it takes, i have a 84 4wd scsb prospector that ill be swapping for someone so ill be finding out sooner or later.


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Old 01-16-2019, 09:37 AM   #8
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One of my techs is currently in process of building one. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. He hasnt ran into much I dont believe, but I want to say the trans mount had to be modified to accept a 47rh. and the radiator will be a custom one.
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:51 AM   #10
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As far as power goes I’m thinking 600 or 700 on a larger single with a small n02 kit that I haven’t installed yet.

I wonder if boxing the frame would be needed ? I do launch my 95 single cab in 4hi at 20+ psi
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:52 AM   #11
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One impression I'll share, having done one:

As a 4x4, they are very, very nose heavy.

I ditched mine twice on county roads, at under 50 mph, both times.
First I was on the road, next thing I knew, I wasn't.

No ass under them at all and the short wheel base was also a factor.

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I agree with Mark, having a swb 4x4. They get funny pretty quick.

I would box the frame.
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Old 01-16-2019, 10:25 AM   #13
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I bet they are nose heavy with a 12v up front. My first rig in high school was a 2wd rc. At least it had a limited slip.

A decade ago I built a dart headed 383 and it was in my 89 short bed s10. That was always an exciting ride to work during the winter here in AK.

Right now I’m commuting to work in a 90’ mustang gt with crappy tires while my 95’ 12v is parked. Daily drifting.

I have access to a free ram charger and kind of miss the one I had in high school. Though it might be fun having an 11 second rc
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I bet they are nose heavy with a 12v up front. My first rig in high school was a 2wd rc. At least it had a limited slip.

A decade ago I built a dart headed 383 and it was in my 89 short bed s10. That was always an exciting ride to work during the winter here in AK.

Right now I’m commuting to work in a 90’ mustang gt with crappy tires while my 95’ 12v is parked. Daily drifting.

I have access to a free ram charger and kind of miss the one I had in high school. Though it might be fun having an 11 second rc
My buddy Harvey Grant's may be for sale as a roller depending on what you want. It's been 9.70s with a Cummins so it's proven. 1.4 60ft.
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