Most of my build is documented in sections elsewhere over the internet, but I'll put it all together (shortly) here for an introduction.
Picked up an 86 Dodge Diplomat ex police car in Jan '10. Initially, the intentions were to have a winter beater while I HEMI swapped my 2nd Gen Ram. Quickly found more interest in the Diplomat versus the Ram, and traded the truck for exhaust and a windshield.
Since then, I've done a few upgrades, as well as taken it from daily driver to full time project/headache. I've got a 318 LA rebuilt to replace the cop 318, the new engine has the later model magnum heads, along with a summit cam, M1 intake, and Summit carb. Currently in the process of installing headers and different custom exhaust (system installed in 2010 wasnt what I really wanted).
I've also managed to swap rear ends out, and now it has 3.55s with a SG, along with the iso suspension delete that is a huge upgrade for these.
The last big undertaking is a fully rewired gauge panel featuring custom gauges. Not bad for someone whos wiring experience stops at guitars.
Mainly, this car has provided the opportunity to leave the sidelines and get knuckles deep into something I've always wanted to do. I've met some great people along the way, who have shared some timeless advice, and I look forward to the next upgrade/project/meet/whatever.
Picked up an 86 Dodge Diplomat ex police car in Jan '10. Initially, the intentions were to have a winter beater while I HEMI swapped my 2nd Gen Ram. Quickly found more interest in the Diplomat versus the Ram, and traded the truck for exhaust and a windshield.
Since then, I've done a few upgrades, as well as taken it from daily driver to full time project/headache. I've got a 318 LA rebuilt to replace the cop 318, the new engine has the later model magnum heads, along with a summit cam, M1 intake, and Summit carb. Currently in the process of installing headers and different custom exhaust (system installed in 2010 wasnt what I really wanted).
I've also managed to swap rear ends out, and now it has 3.55s with a SG, along with the iso suspension delete that is a huge upgrade for these.
The last big undertaking is a fully rewired gauge panel featuring custom gauges. Not bad for someone whos wiring experience stops at guitars.
Mainly, this car has provided the opportunity to leave the sidelines and get knuckles deep into something I've always wanted to do. I've met some great people along the way, who have shared some timeless advice, and I look forward to the next upgrade/project/meet/whatever.
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