1984 Dodge D350 Crew Cab 12v Twin Turbo

[jdigertt]

My first post on the forum but i have a good thread going on Cummins forum ill post the link to it here to fill everyone in.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/cummins-conversions-shop-talk-tools-fabrication/390880-84-d350-crew-cab-cummins-build.html

I will update on this thread tho as i continue work Love feed back so let me know what you think!

 

[ENafziger]

Just skimmed through the build so far...great looking setup. Have you thought of using a newer transfer case? Not sure how the 205 is going to like 800 hp in a heavy rig like that...

--Eric

 

[AHarvey]

Awesome build man.

 

[scat]

Just skimmed through the build so far...great looking setup. Have you thought of using a newer transfer case? Not sure how the 205 is going to like 800 hp in a heavy rig like that...

--Eric

205 is plenty strong. Aftermarket SCS T cases are gear drive and have way more power sent through them. No need to fear the gear drive cases.

Looks good, I want to get my crew cab running again too sometime soon.

 

[sledshaker]

Nice build

 

[jdigertt]

Just skimmed through the build so far...great looking setup. Have you thought of using a newer transfer case? Not sure how the 205 is going to like 800 hp in a heavy rig like that...

--Eric

I picked the 205 because its gear drive and is much more stout than a newer chain drive case also i don't plan on really using the 4wd drive that much lol.

Heres a few pics form today Painted up the engine today and got the rocker pedestals Machined down to work with the ARP Studs. Then got everything torqued down going to get the injectors in it tomorrow and get the billet freeze plugs in it. Now to order up the billet tappet cover and timing case cover to work with the gear driven lift pump i want to run.

[ame="http://s165.photobucket.com/user/jdigertt/media/IMG_20131206_183606_725_zps1a85fb64.jpg.html"]IMG_20131206_183606_725_zps1a85fb64.jpg Photo by jdigertt | Photobucket[/ame]

[ame="http://s165.photobucket.com/user/jdigertt/media/IMG_20131206_184123_631_zps6fe3fca8.jpg.html"]IMG_20131206_184123_631_zps6fe3fca8.jpg Photo by jdigertt | Photobucket[/ame]

[ame="http://s165.photobucket.com/user/jdigertt/media/IMG_20131208_171946_254_zpse95dc349.jpg.html"]IMG_20131208_171946_254_zpse95dc349.jpg Photo by jdigertt | Photobucket[/ame]

 

[DISTURBED]

205 is plenty strong. Aftermarket SCS T cases are gear drive and have way more power sent through them. No need to fear the gear drive cases.

Looks good, I want to get my crew cab running again too sometime soon.

Wrong. 205 is a pos. You can't compare a 205 and SCS/Profab. They aren't even on the same planet. 205's break the cast housing. 600 HP gas truck break them all the time and they don't have the torque of most slightly hopped diesel street trucks.

Newb if you think the 205 is "stouter" then chain drives you have bumped your head. 205's make good scrap

 

[jdigertt]

Wrong. 205 is a pos. You can't compare a 205 and SCS/Profab. They aren't even on the same planet. 205's break the cast housing. 600 HP gas truck break them all the time and they don't have the torque of most slightly hopped diesel street trucks

I'll have to wait and see how it holds up it won't ever see any sled pulls so any time its in 4wd it will be pretty light duty. to be honest i converted it to 4wd for better handling with the larger tires the old 2wd ifs front end was all over the road with the big wheels.

 

[jdigertt]

Installed the Cam Retainer from Hamilton and got the 5x18 injectors in and torqued down. I am waiting on one more side freeze plug and front freeze plug, tappet cover and Bronze Cam Thrust Plate to come in. Waiting on parts is killing me! Next is get the pump, starter, oil pan and intake on then it can go back in the truck!

 

[Lil' Dunbar]

Dude you're ridiculous. This truck is sick sick sick! Totally original and I love it. :clap:

 

[jdigertt]

Dude you're ridiculous. This truck is sick sick sick! Totally original and I love it. :clap:

Thanks! I was going to mabey scrap the idea of the crew cab and put the motor in a single cab short bed 2wd second gen but i think it will be way more fun with 3 friends in it lol!

 

[jdigertt]

Went to my local Cummins parts store and got a new timing pin assembly and dipstick tube also Got the starter on and billet tappet cover and pump on now need to get the intake plenum torqued down. Going to order my billet timing cover this week. (and figured out how to upload full sized pics lol)

[/URL]

 

[jdigertt]

Installed the southbend input shaft and my 3600 half organic half ceramic D/D tonight cant wait to drop it all back in the truck!

 

[jdigertt]

welded in my secondary oil drain for the second turbo oil drain today

 

[Mark Nixon]

I_AM_SO_JEALOUS!!! :bow:
Love the detail and effort you're putting into the engine.

Mark.

 

[jdigertt]

welded in my secondary oil drain for the second turbo oil drain today

I_AM_SO_JEALOUS!!! :bow:
Love the detail and effort you're putting into the engine.

Mark.

Thanks i want to make it stand out! and make some solid HP on the dyno!

 

[The Sherminator]

Have not seen this build yet on CF, looks great thus far.

 

[Lil' Dunbar]

Thanks! I was going to mabey scrap the idea of the crew cab and put the motor in a single cab short bed 2wd second gen but i think it will be way more fun with 3 friends in it lol!

Nah man, everybody is doing that these days. Crew cab is the way to go. Not to mention the old school look is sweet!

 

[6.9poweredscout]

Wow first time I heard a 205 called a pos. never heard of anyone having an issue. I've ruined a half dozen aluminum chain drive cases but never had an issue with a 205. Even ran more mud than oil.

 

[Mark Nixon]

Wow first time I heard a 205 called a pos. never heard of anyone having an issue. I've ruined a half dozen aluminum chain drive cases but never had an issue with a 205. Even ran more mud than oil.

Kinda' my thoughts, too.
Never seen an "exploded" NP205 and unless you run them out of lube, they seem to last forever.

Mark.