How to Convert Your Vehicle for Off-Roading
Having a vehicle that is capable of going off-roading means there are no limits anymore.
Having a vehicle that is capable of going off-roading means there are no limits anymore.
A long time ago, there wasn’t much to think about when it came to gear ratios. That was then. Today things are very different.
By now, most enthusiasts know the merits of using a “spiral core” ignition wire on high performance powerplants.
We’ve made a great deal of progress with differentials since the 1970s, 1980s, and even the 1990s.
By now, most enthusiasts know the merits of using a “spiral core” ignition wire on high performance powerplants.
When the heavens open up, the clever drivers have probably already switched to rain tires.
If you’re building any type of race car, you’re going to need to install better gears in the rear end. If the rear end is making lots of noise as you drive, you’re also going to need new gears.
If you’re building up a strip burner or a circle track machine, you’ll want to install new axles so you don’t end up twisting out of them.
The weak spot in the driveline of the older Mopar is the axles. They can handle a slightly built up engine, but if you’re really building massive power, you need to install new axles.
Although dirt tracks are extremely fun and different, they require certain modifications that would help you successfully complete it, and possibly even win the race.