1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

[spencerdiesel]

Looks good

[79Powerwagon]

Got the downpipe finished. Rigged up a temporary boost gauge. Definitely pulls harder all around. The turbo really sings.

Clamped the wg line just for chits and saw 40 psi with a blip of the throttle in OD.

[spencerdiesel]

What speed is that cruise boost at?

[79Powerwagon]

65-70 with several hundred lbs of junk in the bed

[spencerdiesel]

Still aiming to NV swap it?

[79Powerwagon]

Yes, I'd be happy with a getrag too. Really just want direct drive, no slip. And better mpgs. I could get a better converter but it seems I could do a 5 spd for just a bit more $

[spencerdiesel]

You know the going rate for used 4500's? Ill eventually swap as well

[79Powerwagon]

Around here 1200-2000 for complete swap. Hoping to stumble on one a bit cheaper.

[79Powerwagon]

I picked up this 77 Warlock a few weeks back. Cab is rotted. Missing interior. No title. Thinking on swapping the stepside bed, doors and fenders onto the 79 but I can't decide if I like the macho or warlock look better. Any opinions?

[79Powerwagon]

Here's a few better pics of the he.

[spencerdiesel]

Honestly I like the power wagon. Maybe nab some cool interior stuff out of the warlock

[79Powerwagon]

Honestly I like the power wagon. Maybe nab some cool interior stuff out of the warlock

Only thing left is the factory tuff steering wheel.

Cleaned up the dash a bit. Custom 4X4 shift knob courtesy of a 1973 Kawasaki 175 dirtbike.

[spencerdiesel]

Hey I like those pedals!

[79Powerwagon]

Starting to collect parts for the hp buildup. I want it to be 450-500 hp capable.

Think I'm going to run 12.9 socket head headbolts. Anyone with first hand experience there?

Going to have head milled, these usually need valve job/guides around 300K miles? Thinking it wouldn't hurt.

60 lb springs and 366 gov going in also. Looking at 6X13 injectors.

[spencerdiesel]

Where you getting your sticks from?