I am 3rd generation Mopar. I have owned many ranging from late 60's Sweptlines, mid 70's Power Wagons, mid 80's Rams, to early 2000 Dakotas.
I swear by them the same as my grandfather did. And I walked away from 3 accidents that Im convinced would have ended me if I wasn't in a Dodge.
My wife and I picked up a 1990 Ramcharger. The 360 needed the main bearing replaced so I just pulled … the engine and put in a moderately built 318. I'm a huge fan of the 318. I also put hooker competition headers on and dualed the exhaust.
I was pulling 22-25 mpg. For real. But I did run highway tires on it because we took it so many places. It was our only vehicle for a few years. We have put easy 300,000 + miles on that motor and it came out of a late 60's Dodge.
She is running a little weak so this summer Im gonna pull the motor.
Not sure if I will rebuild the motor or put a crate motor in it. My wife and I have a difference of opinion. So maybe I just rebuild it and tell her its a crate motor.
Anyway, if you ever have the opportunity to pick up a Ramcharger I suggest you do it.
You won't be sorry.