Jared's 1992 turbodiesel Dodge D250 was factory intercooled (1989 to 1991½ models were not equipped with 'coolers) and also had a transmission with an Overdrive gear, so he indeed had a good foundation for his project.Like many of the younger generation, Jared Lucas of Modesto, California, grew up knowing about the potential of diesels. As soon as he heard of 3⁄4-ton trucks keeping up with muscle cars, he was on the lookout for his own compression-ignition ride. However, inexpensive diesels are getting harder and harder to find—especially those that can make some power. So, when Jared ran across a friend of a friend's Dodge for the budget price of $2,300, he jumped on it and immediately started modifying.

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Photo Gallery: 1992 Dodge D250 - Budget-Built

Photo Gallery: 1992 Dodge D250 - Budget-Built



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