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97 12 valver with 120k on engine. Seems a little sluggish when pulling my 12k 5th wheel. I ordered a 4 inch exhaust and KN filter systme. Does anyone think this will make a difference. Plan on a new transmission eventually/ Thanks Bob

Can someone give me some insight. Friend borrowed my 97 3500 to tow his 14k 5th wheel and noticed that my temp guage never went over 175 degrees. He says this could be my problem with sluggish power saying the fan never locks up. He is a mechanic and I trust his judgement but want a second...

Wow, I respect all the response... and I had already had a incling to go with GB. I like the price and have heard nothing but great stuff . The vendor for ATS really didnt give a warm and fuzzy for a possible 5k sale. I will call him tomorrow and see if there is a vendor near me in Eugene. If...

unfornutely it does not come with a billet shaft. Actually neither does for that price. For billet with ATS adds another grand. Not sure with goerend bros. Had a shop say they could rebuild mine with HD TC for around 2600 but not sure about that either. Dont want to run into problems later and...

Dilema: Want to upgrade my auto transmission due to hauling a 12k 5th wheel. Goerend Brothers has a HD transmission for around 3k plus installed. I have a shop here in Springfield Oregon called Dunks that carries the ATS transmission for 5k installed. Dont know much about either but both are suppose...

I thought about weighing the front axles with the RV on but figured that the weight of the 5th wheel would be the rear axle (Pin weight) and the axles of the 5th wheel. So are you saying there will be an increase in front axle weight also. That makes a difference for sure

OK I know this has been discussed a gazzillion times but here it is. 97 Dodge Dually 12 valver automatic. GVWR of 11k. Front axle max 4850, rear axle max 7800. Went to the scale and mine is 4250 front and 3200 rear with a full tank of gas and me in it. Loaded the 5th wheel up and weight it...

I just got an email from Dave about the transmission for my 97 3500. He said the standard transmission is around 3k. Has anyone had one installed and can you tell me ballpark overall cost installed, how long it took and feedback from the transmission action after. My auto trans is I think on its way out. I get a...

So I was told it was around 5k. Can you give me a better ballpark figure. I shoud probably call them, take a couple of days vacation and just get it done. Bob

Of course I live in an area that would required pulling power. I live in Blue River Oregon which is about 45 miles up the McKenzie River from Eugene. I think you are right with the DTT as I dont want to dump money and still have to replace it later, especially with a 5k pricetag already on a...

Trans issue Hey Joe, Seems like you know much about the dodge diesel. I pull a 11k 5th wheel and she seems a little boggy. Do you think that a torque converter replacement and pump service would do the trick or go with a goerend bros or DTT transmission. Dont want to waste a bunch of cash when I...

Well that SUX. This is what you get when you trust a mechanic. Hell for all I know he didnt even replace it. He did show me a small rubber coated sensor but it could have been a relay for a stereo for all I know. Water over the bridge and no return customer. Thanks for the info JOE. I wonder if...

I would hope that was not the case as my mechanic is also a good friend... hey but what are friends for eh? Seriously the truck would start with a half throttle but I must say that with the new TPS I can stand outside the truck and it will start within a second. The RPM in neutral is around 1k...

Just had my TPS switch replaced on my 97 12valver stock dually. problem was hard starting and when I hit the gas it would die. Diagnostic at the shop said the TPS switch was only showing . 9 volts. After replacing the truck starts great but the mechanic said that he bumped up the idle because I...

Anyone in the eugene oregon area know of a good shop that can work on my 97 12 valver to get it the boost?

Has anyone just ordered one the high end transmissions and had a reputable local shop install it. I dont have time to make the travel and think I can get it done a little cheaper at my own shop that I use. If so has there been any issues that I may need to make them aware of? Retired_Ranger...

I guess I already asked this question and to add I had the grid heating checked and actually had to replace, replaced the fuel filter and replaced the alternator belt.

I am sure this has been covered before but will ask the dumb question. On cold mornings when I start my 97 dually 12 valver it blows white smoke for about 30 seconds and shakes. After that its all good. Had the timing checked while I took care of the dowel pin and it was said to be OK. Any input...

My 97 3500 starts great when plugged in but when its cold outside after starting and revup to around 2000 RPM there is a buttload of white smoke coming out of the exhaust and a little shake and shimmy. Thought it might be the timing but had that checked when I did the Dowel Pin. Any thoughts?

I am sure that this has been covered before but I just joined soley to get this info. I have a 97 Dodge Dually 12er with just at 100k. Runs great. Pulled an older alpenlite 24 footer with no problems (at around 6k). Bought a 28 double slider weighing in at around 11k loaded. Been out a couple...