The replacement 383ci V8 is equipped with 0.040”-over Keith Black pistons, a Pete Jackson timing gear drive set, a COMP Cams camshaft, aluminum roller rockers, a four-bolt main cap, an aluminum air gap intake manifold, an aluminum water pump, and an MSD electronic ignition system. Additional equipment includes a K&N air intake, red-finished Moroso valve covers, and a Holley fuel pump. Braided stainless-steel coolant hoses connect to a four-core radiator cooled by an aluminum flex fan. Power is…
The replacement 383ci V8 is equipped with 0.040”-over Keith Black pistons, a Pete Jackson timing gear drive set, a COMP Cams camshaft, aluminum roller rockers, a four-bolt main cap, an aluminum air gap intake manifold, an aluminum water pump, and an MSD electronic ignition system. Additional equipment includes a K&N air intake, red-finished Moroso valve covers, and a Holley fuel pump. Braided stainless-steel coolant hoses connect to a four-core radiator cooled by an aluminum flex fan. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case, and the 4.56:1 gears were fitted along with the Moroso transmission pan and a TA Performance rear differential cover. Headman four-into-one headers flow into a dual exhaust system with polished finishers
The truck was repainted in House of Kolor Blue Blood red in the mid-2000s, at which time the door handles were shaved, black bedliner material was applied to the rocker panels, and the chrome bumpers, weatherstripping, and trim components were replaced. The side windows in the removable hardtop have been removed, and LED under-body accent light has been added along with an LED strip out back. Alloy 15” wheels are mounted with 38.5×11” Super Swamper TSL Bogger tires. A Skyjacker lift kit and dual steering stabilizers have been installed, and the front axle is equipped with Warn manually locking hubs. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes up front and drums out back.