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Actually did not realize the 360 was the only engine put in the R/T. I did test drive a low mileage one but thought it was the 318
 

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Actually did not realize the 360 was the only engine put in the R/T. I did test drive a low mileage one but thought it was the 318
Yep, that's mostly what made it the R/T. This was back when the R/T badge actually meant higher performance, and wasn't just an appearance package as it has been used for since 2005.
 

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Yep, that's mostly what made it the R/T. This was back when the R/T badge actually meant higher performance, and wasn't just an appearance package as it has been used for since 2005.
I guess if you wanna call the stock 360 high performance.😆
Had one in 1999 in a RAM and it left a lot to be desired. Weren’t they only like 230 hp?
 

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I think I saw today the 360 in the RT was 250. In a light Dakota I imagine it would push it pretty good. But my 318 in my 78 d100 was only rated for 130. I put a small cam, 4bbl, and duals on it but I doubt it got over 200 or so with the stock bottom end and heads. My Dad's 92 was a whole lot stouter. Back in 1970 the 340 would get you 275 in a Demon or Duster
 

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I guess if you wanna call the stock 360 high performance.😆
Had one in 1999 in a RAM and it left a lot to be desired. Weren’t they only like 230 hp?
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram SLT and I believe you are correct or maybe 235. Thought about getting a 6 cylinder in 2018 when I ordered my Ram because I was use to the 2001 and still serves me well, somewhat.

Decided on the 5.7 with 395 hp. The 2001 is tagged as 16 mpg vs the 5.7 at 21 mpg highway.
 

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I guess if you wanna call the stock 360 high performance.😆
Had one in 1999 in a RAM and it left a lot to be desired. Weren’t they only like 230 hp?
Compared to the 318, it was more performance. Notice I said "higher" performance. And it was 250hp 345tq
 

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I think I saw today the 360 in the RT was 250. In a light Dakota I imagine it would push it pretty good. But my 318 in my 78 d100 was only rated for 130. I put a small cam, 4bbl, and duals on it but I doubt it got over 200 or so with the stock bottom end and heads. My Dad's 92 was a whole lot stouter. Back in 1970 the 340 would get you 275 in a Demon or Duster
It was the fastest production truck in 98, until Ford released the supercharged Lightnings. It was even faster, stock for stock, than the 5.slow Mustangs atthe time. It was also lowered 2" with 255/55/17 tires. Performed better on the skid pad than the Camaro and Mustang.
 

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Compared to the 318, it was more performance. Notice I said "higher" performance. And it was 250hp 345tq
I know. I just find it funny in those days sub 250 hp was considered a performance vehicle. Now we reached the pinnacle with a 1025 hp factory Demon. We truly lived in the good ole’ days. Sad to see the HP days gone for now. Maybe they’ll come back again.
 

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