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Old 07-06-2018, 10:20 PM
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1953 Power Wagon build - opinions

Truck will be used as a cruiser, light off-roading, camping, trail use, hunting,

Drivetrain
1998 12 valve, nv4500, np205, dodge Dana 60 front, 70 rear, 4.56 gears and 40" tires.
trans has been gone through, reseated, 5th gear fix, south bend clutch, flywheel, and hd slave

engine
so far, rear seal, front speedy sleeve and seal, kdp fix, new cummins lift pump, p7100 rebuilt,
future plan,
Holset HE 351CW (already have it)
- 4" exhaust
- 90hp 5X12 Ducky injectors
- 4K gov and 60lb springs
- zero plate and all the free tuning
- retorque head bolts or replace?
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do you guys think the mods listed will work well together or am I missing anything.
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Replace head bolts....stick with old school lighting,,,no led's. just my .02
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If you're going to the trouble to replace the head bolts, I'd spend the extra cash and get ARP head studs.

I definitely agree on the old school lighting. Maybe some sound insulation in the cab? Dunno.

Looks like an awesome project!
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