Picked up work truck today
05-18-2011, 04:33 PM
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only 250 tune, 511/1010 to the tires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYlHKLrTzY
identical setup but I DON'T have the 5" 582/1320 to the tires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ayzdwlr1v0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYlHKLrTzY
identical setup but I DON'T have the 5" 582/1320 to the tires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ayzdwlr1v0
05-18-2011, 04:38 PM
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Since we're full bore off track, LETTUCE keep it that way... I wish Spartan would release a lope tune like River City Diesel. SO worthless but I think it would be funny to roll around a C&C event loping its *** off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5LXK4FNeho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5LXK4FNeho
05-18-2011, 05:09 PM
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there is a 350 tune for the Spartan Tuner, BUT head gaskets and bigger studs are needed.
I truthfully haven't seen the fuel only dyno numbers so i can't tell you what they are, but 600 shouldn't be too far off.
I grenaded my transmission while running some cars the weekend before Tx2k10 last year (a couple of them members on here). Too many highway pulls and burned out my clutch packs. (310 tune, stg II intake, 4" turbo back, around 550/1200 to the tires)
I truthfully haven't seen the fuel only dyno numbers so i can't tell you what they are, but 600 shouldn't be too far off.
I grenaded my transmission while running some cars the weekend before Tx2k10 last year (a couple of them members on here). Too many highway pulls and burned out my clutch packs. (310 tune, stg II intake, 4" turbo back, around 550/1200 to the tires)
05-18-2011, 07:51 PM
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Honestly how is the reliability of the 6.4s? I hear all kinds of problems with the emissions crap but Im considering getting back into a diesel and no matter the manufacturer the emissions is going out the window. Dodge isnt an option and I love the way the Fords look and the interior room, just leary of the 6.4s. If I got one it would get a Spartan tune and the usual bolt ons.
Also what kind of mileage are you knocking down with what tune on what tires at what speed? Whatever truck I get will be on 35" MTs, my old dmax would get an honest 17.5 running 75-80 on toyo mts with a mild EFI tune. Figure youre a good source for info since most of the ford sites as you would expect are biased and its hard to read through the BS.
Did the 08s with Nav not come with the backup camera? Some seem to and some dont, I definitely want a backup camera. Also seems the ones with the painted bumpers have the nicer interior, is it some sort of special package? Like this one...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...wphototab=true
Also what kind of mileage are you knocking down with what tune on what tires at what speed? Whatever truck I get will be on 35" MTs, my old dmax would get an honest 17.5 running 75-80 on toyo mts with a mild EFI tune. Figure youre a good source for info since most of the ford sites as you would expect are biased and its hard to read through the BS.
Did the 08s with Nav not come with the backup camera? Some seem to and some dont, I definitely want a backup camera. Also seems the ones with the painted bumpers have the nicer interior, is it some sort of special package? Like this one...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...wphototab=true
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05-18-2011, 08:21 PM
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Let's get way the hell off track.
Here's my heavy *** 2008 4x4 Mega Cab 6.7 Cummins with my old Edge Juice w/ Attitude setup. Short pull....47mph punch. It's faster now with the H&S 175hp tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZZi4wt2O_0
Here's my heavy *** 2008 4x4 Mega Cab 6.7 Cummins with my old Edge Juice w/ Attitude setup. Short pull....47mph punch. It's faster now with the H&S 175hp tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZZi4wt2O_0
05-19-2011, 07:05 AM
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B. The bed is a standard sized shortbed. I happen to think longbeds look retarded. Maybe it's better for pulling a 5th wheel with a cheap hitch? I'd rather fork over the extra coin for an automatic slide hitch than drive around in a longbed. Barf!
C. What guy worried about interior space buys a "regular crew cab" when there are 2 larger options available?
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05-19-2011, 07:52 AM
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A. I think the Dodge's look just fine.
B. The bed is a standard sized shortbed. I happen to think longbeds look retarded. Maybe it's better for pulling a 5th wheel with a cheap hitch? I'd rather fork over the extra coin for an automatic slide hitch than drive around in a longbed. Barf!
C. What guy worried about interior space buys a "regular crew cab" when there are 2 larger options available?
B. The bed is a standard sized shortbed. I happen to think longbeds look retarded. Maybe it's better for pulling a 5th wheel with a cheap hitch? I'd rather fork over the extra coin for an automatic slide hitch than drive around in a longbed. Barf!
C. What guy worried about interior space buys a "regular crew cab" when there are 2 larger options available?
B. I've done the slide hitch thing in my Dmax, its a pain in the *** and the auto sliders for a good ones are 2k just for the sliding mechanism, not count the actual brackets and the head. I actually use my trucks as trucks, not just for ***** compensation so a bigger, useable bed is beneficial.
C. Can't get the big cab with a real bed without going to an aftermarket company so that's a mute point for me.
05-19-2011, 10:41 AM
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I like the look of the dodge and love how they drive. The back seats are way too small and the interior sucks but the 05 back with the black interior looks nice.
Fords have those stupid *** ball joints though, I test drove an 08 and it was terrible, wandered everywhere and slouched bad. I got a few vids of mine I'll put up, I got spanked by a turbo neon yesterday though
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Fords have those stupid *** ball joints though, I test drove an 08 and it was terrible, wandered everywhere and slouched bad. I got a few vids of mine I'll put up, I got spanked by a turbo neon yesterday though
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05-19-2011, 11:18 AM
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A. Subjective no argument there, I just don't like the older body style.
B. I've done the slide hitch thing in my Dmax, its a pain in the *** and the auto sliders for a good ones are 2k just for the sliding mechanism, not count the actual brackets and the head. I actually use my trucks as trucks, not just for ***** compensation so a bigger, useable bed is beneficial.
C. Can't get the big cab with a real bed without going to an aftermarket company so that's a mute point for me.
B. I've done the slide hitch thing in my Dmax, its a pain in the *** and the auto sliders for a good ones are 2k just for the sliding mechanism, not count the actual brackets and the head. I actually use my trucks as trucks, not just for ***** compensation so a bigger, useable bed is beneficial.
C. Can't get the big cab with a real bed without going to an aftermarket company so that's a mute point for me.
I'm not sure your Chevy's bed is any bigger than my "retardedly short bed". It's actualy smaller in most categories. Or, are you refering to another truck you own?
Again, other than hauling a 5th wheel, I really don't see the advantage of having a "long bed" over a "short bed". Long bed trucks look like grandpa trucks.
Dodge:
Nominal Box Size: 6 ft. 3 in.
Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 76.3
Cargo Width: 70.2
Distance Between Wheelhouses: 51.0
Depth: 20.2
Tailgate Opening Width: 60.6
Your truck:
Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 78.7
Width - Wall to Wall: 60.2
Distance Between Wheelhouses: 50.0
Depth: 19.5
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05-19-2011, 08:17 PM
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So what I gather is my truck sucks ***** since it is A. A Chevy B. A short bed C. Non programmed
I did however find the original window sticker and trailer wiring in the glovebox today.
Today I had the coffin sized muffler cut off and they ran straight 3 1/2" pipe with a 6" tip out back. Not much louder but I can now hear the turbo spool slightly. Hopefully soon I will put a real exhaust kit with a few other bolt-ons but nothing major as you guys have let me know how shitty my transmission is and of course if it has been written on Tech, it must be law!
I did however find the original window sticker and trailer wiring in the glovebox today.
Today I had the coffin sized muffler cut off and they ran straight 3 1/2" pipe with a 6" tip out back. Not much louder but I can now hear the turbo spool slightly. Hopefully soon I will put a real exhaust kit with a few other bolt-ons but nothing major as you guys have let me know how shitty my transmission is and of course if it has been written on Tech, it must be law!
05-19-2011, 08:38 PM
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So what I gather is my truck sucks ***** since it is A. A Chevy B. A short bed C. Non programmed
I did however find the original window sticker and trailer wiring in the glovebox today.
Today I had the coffin sized muffler cut off and they ran straight 3 1/2" pipe with a 6" tip out back. Not much louder but I can now hear the turbo spool slightly. Hopefully soon I will put a real exhaust kit with a few other bolt-ons but nothing major as you guys have let me know how shitty my transmission is and of course if it has been written on Tech, it must be law!
I did however find the original window sticker and trailer wiring in the glovebox today.
Today I had the coffin sized muffler cut off and they ran straight 3 1/2" pipe with a 6" tip out back. Not much louder but I can now hear the turbo spool slightly. Hopefully soon I will put a real exhaust kit with a few other bolt-ons but nothing major as you guys have let me know how shitty my transmission is and of course if it has been written on Tech, it must be law!
Get a CAI. They usually free up some turbo noise.