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07-01-2008, 04:21 PM
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Diesel Truck Enthusiasts How many diesel truck enthusast do we have in here? What mods do you plan to do or have done to improve fuel and performance.. Post in here...
07-01-2008, 05:08 PM
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My 97 Dodge with the 12V Cummins kicks collective butt. I've got BHAF, 4" exhaust, #11 TST fuel plate (stock position), AFC spring kit and gauges. Truck has plenty of power, acceleration and still knocks down 19-21mpg with 200k on the clock.
Upcoming mods will be 3000 RPM Govenor Spring Kit and eventually a new clutch (still on the original). No need for more power at the moment. It is nowhere near as glamourous or as fast as the newer Cummins or Dmax's or PS, but there is something to be said for simplicity and longevity. And you can't mistake the sound of the 12V Cummins, music to the ears.
Upcoming mods will be 3000 RPM Govenor Spring Kit and eventually a new clutch (still on the original). No need for more power at the moment. It is nowhere near as glamourous or as fast as the newer Cummins or Dmax's or PS, but there is something to be said for simplicity and longevity. And you can't mistake the sound of the 12V Cummins, music to the ears.
07-01-2008, 09:46 PM
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A few things that would help.. I would use them as a combo set-up for the best results
programmer- ppe, Edge Products, TS Performance
Air Intake system- AFE
exhaust- MBRP Exhaust, AFE Exhaust, Magnaflow
07-01-2008, 09:47 PM
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intake and exhaust helps the motor breath in the diesels this helps MPG alot. Those huge cats and mufflers are super restrictive. biggest thing is keep your foot out of it.
07-01-2008, 09:52 PM
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My 97 Dodge with the 12V Cummins kicks collective butt. I've got BHAF, 4" exhaust, #11 TST fuel plate (stock position), AFC spring kit and gauges. Truck has plenty of power, acceleration and still knocks down 19-21mpg with 200k on the clock.
Upcoming mods will be 3000 RPM Govenor Spring Kit and eventually a new clutch (still on the original). No need for more power at the moment. It is nowhere near as glamourous or as fast as the newer Cummins or Dmax's or PS, but there is something to be said for simplicity and longevity. And you can't mistake the sound of the 12V Cummins, music to the ears.
Upcoming mods will be 3000 RPM Govenor Spring Kit and eventually a new clutch (still on the original). No need for more power at the moment. It is nowhere near as glamourous or as fast as the newer Cummins or Dmax's or PS, but there is something to be said for simplicity and longevity. And you can't mistake the sound of the 12V Cummins, music to the ears.
07-01-2008, 10:07 PM
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The only think stopping me from turning a perfectly reliable truck into a hot rod is the stock clutch. Its the weak link and won't hold big power. A new South Bend clutch upgrade is close to $1200, so I'll wait till the stocker gives out. This is my first diesel and I'll never go back, although I did like when diesel was cheaper than reg unleaded. Oh well, I still think the trade off is worth it if you keep it for the long haul.
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07-02-2008, 07:45 AM
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Im new to the rigs, but i just got my 08 DM 2500 HD crew cab loaded with every option i could get besides roof racks.
i up graded from a 2500hd 6.0 ex cab.
what a diffrance, i dont think i will ever buy a gas jo again.
i get about 16 mpg thats city/highway mix
i did a MBRP dual filter back exhaust and my PPE programmer should be in today. im told that will jack me up 2-4 MPG that puts me at 20 mpg avrage, and im told after about 3000-5000 miles i will gain 1-2 more mpg.
so far im 100% loving it!!
my gas cost per week has been pretty much cut in half!!
i up graded from a 2500hd 6.0 ex cab.
what a diffrance, i dont think i will ever buy a gas jo again.
i get about 16 mpg thats city/highway mix
i did a MBRP dual filter back exhaust and my PPE programmer should be in today. im told that will jack me up 2-4 MPG that puts me at 20 mpg avrage, and im told after about 3000-5000 miles i will gain 1-2 more mpg.
so far im 100% loving it!!
my gas cost per week has been pretty much cut in half!!
07-02-2008, 12:17 PM
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel. I get 18-19 mpg suburbia driving and about 23 highway. I have a Smarty Jr. programmer, intake, and 6" mitre cut stacks. Also it's lifted 6" and has 37" tires on it.
07-02-2008, 02:34 PM
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What level do you run your smarty jr on.. I have the full version mads smarty programmer + im currently running a TST programmer on my 05 dodge.. On the low settings im seeing the same mpg as you are. If i turn the programmers up i see 22-23 ish a round town and 25-26ish hwy.. Btw nice looking truck you have! What brand 37" tires are you running and what do they cost per tire..I might have to some for my truck.. I have procomps now and their noisy
07-02-2008, 02:38 PM
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The only think stopping me from turning a perfectly reliable truck into a hot rod is the stock clutch. Its the weak link and won't hold big power. A new South Bend clutch upgrade is close to $1200, so I'll wait till the stocker gives out. This is my first diesel and I'll never go back, although I did like when diesel was cheaper than reg unleaded. Oh well, I still think the trade off is worth it if you keep it for the long haul.
07-02-2008, 02:45 PM
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Im new to the rigs, but i just got my 08 DM 2500 HD crew cab loaded with every option i could get besides roof racks.
i up graded from a 2500hd 6.0 ex cab.
what a diffrance, i dont think i will ever buy a gas jo again.
i get about 16 mpg thats city/highway mix
i did a MBRP dual filter back exhaust and my PPE programmer should be in today. im told that will jack me up 2-4 MPG that puts me at 20 mpg avrage, and im told after about 3000-5000 miles i will gain 1-2 more mpg.
so far im 100% loving it!!
my gas cost per week has been pretty much cut in half!!
i up graded from a 2500hd 6.0 ex cab.
what a diffrance, i dont think i will ever buy a gas jo again.
i get about 16 mpg thats city/highway mix
i did a MBRP dual filter back exhaust and my PPE programmer should be in today. im told that will jack me up 2-4 MPG that puts me at 20 mpg avrage, and im told after about 3000-5000 miles i will gain 1-2 more mpg.
so far im 100% loving it!!
my gas cost per week has been pretty much cut in half!!
07-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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Buck Motorsports park in PA. on August 2nd 2008. Diesel pickup street legal and modified street legal sled pulling, drag racing, and tug-a-war.. Ford Vs. Chevy Vs. Dodge..Real cool event
Anyone interested in going?
Anyone interested in going?
07-02-2008, 03:52 PM
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I love my duramax i will never buy a gas truck again...Way more truck for the money...More power better mpg my father in law has a 08 silverodo they say 20mpg BS he has never seen better then 15mpg...diesels if you stay out of them you get around 20mpg...And you can kill them...Change the oil n fuel filters n keep runnin...
07-02-2008, 06:56 PM
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nice dodge. love the stacks. i have a gas truck and it get terrible mileage. i have been daily driving my car since the gas increase. it gets about 21 with the cam. if im lucky the truck gets 10-11 mpg on the highway. i always loved deisels and didn't know they got such good mileage. makes me want one more now.