1980 PowerWagon - Page 2

steve63 · 08-21-2010, 12:04 AM

the engine that originally came in that truck was a 318,i put the 440 in it from a69 dodge polara station wagon,and it was rated at more than 220 hp,more like 350 horse,but yes the mid 70s were down years for american iron performance.

**wahlstrom1** · 08-21-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koda6966

Meh, it's not a "real" power wagon, but still pretty nice considering the year and low miles. Good find!

It is a real power wagon, back when power wagon meant 4wd dodge. Thats a clean truck for it's year.....I'll be working on a d300 dually from the mid 80's here soon, either a restore and DD or a diesel 4wd conversion.

koda6966 · 08-21-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahlstrom1

It is a real power wagon, back when power wagon meant 4wd dodge. Thats a clean truck for it's year.....I'll be working on a d300 dually from the mid 80's here soon, either a restore and DD or a diesel 4wd conversion.

No. 1980 ended the power wagon, and it only left the Ram Powerwagon, later known as the Power Ram. Sure it's a "Power Wagon" in name, but IMO it's not built nearly as well as the previous years. Which is why I put "real" in quotes. Dodge just failed at changing the name, and decided to do it a few years late.

A couple "real" power wagons..

We've had a few W series pickups, they were good trucks for what they were. And like I said before, a good find for the OP.

85_Ranger4x4 · 09-09-2010, 08:34 PM

They made "Power Wagon" W-series since the '50's...

koda6966 · 09-29-2011, 09:58 AM

Those spammers are getting smart!

94xlt4.0 · 09-29-2011, 09:40 PM

while the 318 is a small engine for that truck there is plenty of aftermarket for it. no where near a sbf or sbc but you CAN get good power out of them. plus they used that engine up until the early 2000's although in fuel injected form

koda6966 · 09-30-2011, 09:34 PM

The OP hasn't been in this forum for two years, please stop posting in it new people.

KennyRanger · 03-28-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koda6966

A couple "real" power wagons..

Now those are some beauties!!

08-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#13
steve63 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: marysville,ca Year: 1990 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 2WD Used For: anythingandeverything Posts: 212 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	the engine that originally came in that truck was a 318,i put the 440 in it from a69 dodge polara station wagon,and it was rated at more than 220 hp,more like 350 horse,but yes the mid 70s were down years for american iron performance.
	Tweet

09-09-2010, 08:34 PM	#16
85_Ranger4x4 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Between Omaha & Des Moines Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: A weapon of massive consumption. Posts: 11,201 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (0)	They made "Power Wagon" W-series since the '50's... __________________ 1985 Ford Ranger Custom, 4x4, PA 3" BL, 5.0 HO wannabe, C5 Transmixer, 31 spline T/L 8.8 w/ disc brakes. Build Thread My Ranger is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine truck: weatherly, stiff and fast... very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime.
	Tweet

09-29-2011, 09:58 AM	#17
koda6966 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Masonville NY Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Giving me pride. Posts: 7,842 Rep Power: 34 iTrader: (4)	Those spammers are getting smart! __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XL Supercab 3.0 V6. Custom interior. Edge Conversion (WIP). 03 Explorer seats. 6" lift (WIP). Sitting on 35x12.5R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's. 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 4x4/4.0/auto. Daily Driver & parts snagger. Ranger Build Thread. Jeep XJ Build Thread.
	Tweet

09-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#18
94xlt4.0 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego, ca Year: 94,90,02 Make: ford Model: ranger, bronco 2, explorer Engine: 4.0, 2.9, 4.0 Class: 2wd, 4wd Used For: drive-bys, looting, mailbox homerun derby Posts: 327 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	while the 318 is a small engine for that truck there is plenty of aftermarket for it. no where near a sbf or sbc but you CAN get good power out of them. plus they used that engine up until the early 2000's although in fuel injected form __________________ Extremely slow, extremely low (budget) build thread 94 Ranger XLT 4.0ohv 2wd supercab 90 Bronco 2 XLT 2.9 4wd 02 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0sohc 4wd 88 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 2wd
	Tweet

09-30-2011, 09:34 PM	#19
koda6966 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Masonville NY Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Giving me pride. Posts: 7,842 Rep Power: 34 iTrader: (4)	The OP hasn't been in this forum for two years, please stop posting in it new people. __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XL Supercab 3.0 V6. Custom interior. Edge Conversion (WIP). 03 Explorer seats. 6" lift (WIP). Sitting on 35x12.5R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's. 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 4x4/4.0/auto. Daily Driver & parts snagger. Ranger Build Thread. Jeep XJ Build Thread.
	Tweet

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode