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10/31/2009 9:10:15 PM

^^$$? i'll assume a 24v since it's a quad cab? what trans?

the 03 above looks decent too. probably could do better on the price i'm sure with the miles and being 2wd. i'd be curious on its history for those miles as well. like that ford the other day, i'll bet this too was a hotshotter of some variety. i wouldn't be too scared of the miles at all assuming good service history. the engine speaks for itself, and that g56 trans/aam axle are more than up to the task of going well in excess of ~400k too.

worst thing you might set some cash aside for would be a good fuel system. the stock lift pumps and the fuel lines/fittings are marginal at best. the cp3 injection pump is adequate if it's well supplied, and unlike the vp44's in the previous gen. trucks it's very rarely affected by a bad/underperforming lift pump. there was a supposed "fix" released by cummins/dodge a few years ago that mounts a new lift pump in the tank instead of on the engine, but supposedly that configuration hasn't really proven to be any better. a FASS setup or the like doesn't cost any significant amount more than oem stuff, anyway.

if you end up with a manual and when the time comes (if not before), do yourself a favor and put a GOOD clutch in. they're not cheap, but it's money well spent in the long run imo. it's decidedly the weak point in that drivetrain, especially when you start adding more power. even a stock cummins is pretty brutal on one with the short powerband/low rpm power.

10/31/2009 10:36:54 PM

Quote :

"yup going for 650, should put me in the low 11's"

So you're only half way?

11/1/2009 10:00:54 AM

^ I am not looking for a manual trans truck at all. Maybe I missed something, but all the 99-02 Dodges I have been looking at have been 24v.

I have a lead on a really clean, well optioned 99 Chevy 3500 (yes with the 6.5) but I think honestly it would give me everything I need since I am not really looking for yet another vehicle to modify. Sure I would be better off with a 5.9 Cummins or a 7.3 PSD, but finding a good clean one with a clear history is proving to be tough.

11/1/2009 12:05:38 PM

^^well, yes, I've posted many times before I havent been able to pony up the $8k or so to finish my combo


primer, 03+ dodge is the best route.

11/1/2009 4:24:22 PM

for the price of an 03+ I can get a duramax truck with butt heaters!@!!!

11/1/2009 4:29:38 PM

^^^well, there were a few rare 98's that has the new body/interior changes yet retained the 12v engine. that's why i said i would ASSume the red on pictured was a 24v since it's obviously a quad cab which didn't come until 98.

imo, not wanting to modify anything is only more reason to stick to the cummins/powerstroke route. even if you could live with the anemic power of the 6.5, there are several reliability related mods you would want to do at the least i'm sure. i'm not saying completely overlook those trucks, they can be had for great deals, it's just the 454 is going to be the better powerplant there by far. i wouldn't bother with anything except the 96+ vortecs though, the power difference over the tbi engines is substantial.

[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM. Reason : .]

11/1/2009 4:37:26 PM

wtf is the difference with the extended cab and quad cab??

11/1/2009 4:55:18 PM

^Pre 98 extended cabs had the old style interior and no back doors. In 98 they went to the "quad cab" with the 2 back doors and updated the dash. The first half of 98 had the new interior and 12v. Second half got the 24v.

11/1/2009 6:33:13 PM

oh so 4 true doors must be crew cab?

[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 7:14 PM. Reason : regardless 99 is the oldest I am looking at]

11/1/2009 7:14:00 PM

4 full =crew


i'd prepare a "fuel system fund" if you intend on getting srs about a 99-02 dodgem (vp44 gambling)

11/1/2009 8:36:04 PM

maybe you can tell me WTF a FASS system is

11/1/2009 9:18:11 PM

Definitely if you get a vp44 put a fuel pressure gauge on it. If you catch the tank pump as it's going out you can save the vp44. A FASS (or similar) aftermarket pump and a gauge is the best way to go.

Useless fyi-
Dodge called the 2 door extended cab trucks the club cab. The 2 door, 2 little door extended cab trucks the quad cab. The 4 door with 2 little back doors the quad cab. And the new 4 fullsize doors the crew cab.

11/1/2009 9:28:26 PM

http://www.fassride.com/- Fuel and air separator system

11/1/2009 9:29:46 PM

good lord

11/2/2009 9:30:01 AM

thats a little over the top

11/2/2009 10:13:42 AM

How so? A FASS is prettymuch the standard on VP44 trucks.


For a cheaper variant, you can look at the Airdog setups?

11/2/2009 10:20:45 AM

well dont nig out and get a fucking commonrail


ask a question, get some valuable information. OR if you're that hard up, get a 97 cummins with 5 speed.

11/2/2009 11:19:10 AM

ain't nothin but a thang

11/2/2009 4:02:53 PM

word up.

11/2/2009 4:29:16 PM

my modded 6.5 is gonna eat your lunch

11/2/2009 9:57:59 PM

ha

11/2/2009 9:58:35 PM

Quote :

"my modded 6.5 is gonna eat your lunch"

and i'll eat my god damned hat.

11/2/2009 10:12:27 PM

dont you have one too boy?

11/2/2009 10:12:54 PM

you're fuckin right i do.

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM. Reason : x]

11/2/2009 10:18:09 PM

6.5 this

11/2/2009 10:27:06 PM

its no fun until you blow it up

11/2/2009 10:30:09 PM

well on my way

11/2/2009 10:31:43 PM

nuh uh?!!!

11/2/2009 10:33:20 PM

cut me a deal on those 36's

11/2/2009 10:33:48 PM

500 is a deal

11/2/2009 10:34:30 PM

no thanks

11/2/2009 10:35:11 PM

U WELCOME?

11/2/2009 10:40:58 PM

hAHAAAA

ok, ive bullshitted enough, night tww

11/2/2009 10:41:50 PM

I thought Laramie meant you got leather? Or is it just power windows/locks?

11/3/2009 8:15:07 AM

my laramie had power windows/locks/power driver's (40/20/40) and a 6 speaker infinity system

or are you talking about dodgems in general?

11/3/2009 8:43:49 AM

So a Laramie truck might not have leather seats then?

11/3/2009 9:34:55 AM

correct, mine is cloth

11/3/2009 9:55:25 AM

how much is a new IP for a 24v??

11/3/2009 12:33:33 PM

$1100ish

11/3/2009 1:05:30 PM

whats better the 5 speed or 6 speed manual

11/3/2009 1:51:10 PM

6

For the obvious extra gear, but also I don't think they are prone to the problems that the nv4500s are (loosening nuts on 5th gear and all)

11/3/2009 1:55:41 PM

yeah, for <500whp applications the nv5600 is pretty solid, like Ivan said you'd want to get a worthy clutch.

11/3/2009 2:02:51 PM

I am not planning on drag racing the fucking dually!!!!! LOL

11/3/2009 7:39:38 PM

im just saying, most people dont give a shit more than to buy one, slap a tuner, intake, and straight pipe it.

11/3/2009 8:02:36 PM

I am new to this type vehicle, but I feel pretty confident a 65hp module, intake and straight exhaust isnt gonna put me over 500hp?

11/3/2009 8:05:37 PM

well no, i meant my advice is generally relative to higher output vehicles, and not applicable to most whom i talk to.


airdog/injectors/tuner will get you reeaallllyyyyy close to 500 with a commonrail

[Edited on November 3, 2009 at 8:11 PM. Reason : generalllyyyy]

11/3/2009 8:10:43 PM

the 12v like jeepmans sound cooler than the 24v ones

11/3/2009 8:32:48 PM

awwww come on. on that note, the commonrails have a different factory exhaust manifold that produces a more raspy exhaust note

11/3/2009 8:48:10 PM

set em up

11/3/2009 8:51:50 PM