5/16/2023 0 Comments Winnebago brave 2 bbl card![]() ![]() You can also forget about all the headaches that come with an old vehicle, as this Winnebago now uses modern factory wiring, fuse panels, gauges, heating and A/C, and a steering column.Ī hot-rodded camper that will cruise comfortably at 75 mph (121 kph), the Winnebago hides a brand-new interior under the shell. Power disc brakes provide stopping power, while power steering makes turning the RV in tight spaces a breeze. The Winnie also gained the van's fully independent front suspension, as well as a new aluminum driveshaft and Dana 70 rear end. And that's a significant improvement over the old Dodge mill, rated at 212 horses when new.īut it's not just the extra oomph. There's no info as to how powerful the LS is, but Chevrolet Express vans from the era had almost 300 horsepower to kick around. The Winnebago is now a 2010 Chevrolet Express van underneath, sporting a 6.0-liter V8 that mates to a 6L90E six-speed automatic gearbox. Check it out in the video below.Granted, traveling is not about roaming the highway at high speed, but even so, one owner decided he's had enough of the original 318-cubic-inch (5.2-liter) Dodge engine and swapped it out for a modern LS. ![]() While I can't comment on whether it's worth the asking price, this Brave sounds fantastic with that 440 V8 between the front seats. Listed on RV Trader for $17,990, the motorhome is located in Centennial, Colorado. The odometer in the dash shows 56,500 miles (90,928 km), only 800 miles (1,287 km) more since the rebuilt 440 V8 was dropped between the front wheels. The same goes for the interior, which showcases new upholstery, solid cabinets, and like-new wood trim. There's no word on whether the camper's exterior has been restored up until now, but it appears to be in great condition. On the flip side, the fuel gauge, generator, rear fuel tank switch, and windshield washer need to be fixed. On top of that, the original roof A/C unit, oven, water heater, water outlets and drains, refrigerator, and cruise control system still work. ![]() The starter, thermostat, propane system, and audio system have also been upgraded. It also comes with a long list of new and rebuilt features, including the exhaust system, radiator, fuel pump, brakes, and steering gearbox. We're probably looking at a seriously hot-rodded motorhome.īut this Brave is not just about an engine swap. Output is a mystery in this case, but video footage of the Winnebago reveals a muscle car-like exhaust note. The RB delivered up to 390 horsepower in "Six Pack" and "6-BBL" forms during the muscle car era, but ratings dropped to 255 horses toward the late 1970s. But it also motivated the Dodge Ram van, the Ramcharger SUV, as well as the Plymouth Trail Duster. It was offered in all Mopar muscle cars during the golden era, so you'll find it in classics like the Dodge Challenger and Charger, Plymouth Barracuda and Road Runner, as well as the Chrysler 300. Part of the Chrysler B series, this 440 was introduced in 1965 and soldiered on until 1978. There's no word as to which vehicle it was sourced from, but it's most likely of the RB variety. The engine is part of a restoration process that started sometime in 2017. Its owner (and seller) opted for a 440-cubic-inch, big-block V8 of the Mopar variety. Well, this 1974 didn't take the LS route. ![]() One had a 6.0-liter sourced from a 2010 Chevrolet Express, while the other one had an unidentified version of the same small block. I recently stumbled across a pair of 1972 Braves fitted with LS engines. ![]()
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