Newb here - '96 Ram pickup?

James Henry · 11-01-2013, 05:50 PM

Hi! I have been lurking around here for a while, and have a questions about a truck combination. Looking at a '96 or '97 Dodge Ram pickup and it seems that this would be a not-too-hard combination to race with. I'm not looking to be a record holder or anything, and not looking for it to be a dime rocket (maybe a quarter?), but is it possible to be competitive without breaking the bank? Is the 318 or the 360 a better motor? Also, those trucks came with manual transmissions, so I could run a Jerico right?

Thanks before hand. This is the best site for sportsman racers!!

mike coates · 11-01-2013, 06:37 PM

There is a 94 ram listed on racing junk right now for $7500.
It's a long bed, but you probably couldn't build one for 2x that.

Mike

Rsmith38 · 11-02-2013, 10:07 AM

A guy from BC set the ET record in Q/SA with (I beleive) a 96 360.
Also a 727 or 904 automatic is cheaper than a SFI can, clutch & flywheel,and trans. Just my thoughts
1051 R/SA

Phillip marvetz · 11-02-2013, 03:05 PM

I believe you are thinking of Bruce Flodin. He runs a Dakota with either a V6 or a 318.

Geerhead55 · 11-02-2013, 07:33 PM

Div.6 racer Kelly Thomas runs a Ram from that era in Stock,,, a truck with quite a racing
heritage, I might add (think US Classnationals 2001).
Danny Durham

Rory McNeil · 11-02-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I believe you are thinking of Bruce Flodin. He runs a Dakota with either a V6 or a 318.

Bruce used to run his Dakota with the 5.2 318, but the past several years he has been running the V6, which is a P & Q/SA combo. Thats his white truck. He recently has been also running a black Dakota with the 318, but mainly in brackets, although it is a Stocker. I`m not sure what year Dakotas that Bruce is running, but they are the earlier squarish looking models.

Myron Piatek · 11-02-2013, 09:07 PM

The "squarish" Dodge Dakota body style lasted through the 1996 model year.

jmcarter · 11-03-2013, 06:20 AM

"Squarish" = tough to dial in windy conditions.

Ed Wright · 11-03-2013, 07:27 AM

I would talk to Jeff Tueton.

hemiman4262003 · 11-03-2013, 10:13 AM

i have a 96 shortbed with a 360,thats my everyday driver

11-01-2013, 05:50 PM	#1
James Henry Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? Hi! I have been lurking around here for a while, and have a questions about a truck combination. Looking at a '96 or '97 Dodge Ram pickup and it seems that this would be a not-too-hard combination to race with. I'm not looking to be a record holder or anything, and not looking for it to be a dime rocket (maybe a quarter?), but is it possible to be competitive without breaking the bank? Is the 318 or the 360 a better motor? Also, those trucks came with manual transmissions, so I could run a Jerico right? Thanks before hand. This is the best site for sportsman racers!!

11-01-2013, 06:37 PM	#2
mike coates Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marshall, MI Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? There is a 94 ram listed on racing junk right now for $7500. It's a long bed, but you probably couldn't build one for 2x that. Mike __________________ Mike Coates TBD

11-02-2013, 10:07 AM	#3
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? A guy from BC set the ET record in Q/SA with (I beleive) a 96 360. Also a 727 or 904 automatic is cheaper than a SFI can, clutch & flywheel,and trans. Just my thoughts 1051 R/SA

11-02-2013, 03:05 PM	#4
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? I believe you are thinking of Bruce Flodin. He runs a Dakota with either a V6 or a 318. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

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Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? Div.6 racer Kelly Thomas runs a Ram from that era in Stock,,, a truck with quite a racing heritage, I might add (think US Classnationals 2001). Danny Durham

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Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? The "squarish" Dodge Dakota body style lasted through the 1996 model year.

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hemiman4262003 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: st.louis Posts: 64 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newb here - '96 Ram pickup? i have a 96 shortbed with a 360,thats my everyday driver