Wicked 500hp Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck Build

1979 dodge lil red express build

The 1978-1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express models are favorite to many gearheads and with a little more than 7,000 trucks built in total, these are rare as well. Today we have a very cool example which retains its factory look, but is much better in terms of performance. Check out the "74Beeper" walkaround video and read more below.

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The 1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express build sports a 408 Mopar Stroker enhanced with performance goodies like forged crank and pistons, Trick Flow heads, hydraulic flat tappet camshaft from Cam Motion, Edelbrock intake and Brawler 750 double pumper carb.

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dodge lil red express 408 v8 build

The 408 engine has been dynoed at 504 horsepower and 518 pounds of torque controlled by 727 trans with 3,000 stall converter, Trans-Go shift kit and 3.55 geared rear. Now that you know the specs, watch this cool Dodge Lil' Red Express doing a nice burnout.

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Don't Miss: Pro Street Dodge Lil' Red Express at Byron Dragway

dodge lil red express pro street build
Click on the Photo to See the Lil Red Express Drag Racing