24v Auto vs H.O. 6 spd

[Batman]

Just had the opportunity yesturday to test drive a 2001 H. O. 6 spd dually 4x4 at a dealers. My truck is a 2001 (stock) auto dually 4x4.
My SOTP-ometer was in overload #ad
This truck put me back in the seat at every shift!
Well, I think I'm coming down with a serious case of BOMBitus #ad
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I'm a Newbie, and this is my first diesel. Will my AT be able to accelerate as hard as the H. O. ??? What do I need to do? I have been an observer of this site for a couple of months now and have learned much, but now that I have this power-hungry disease, I'm going to need to do some bombing soon!!
Gauges, K&N in stock box, and 4" exhaust will be first mods!!
Sorry so long, (still grining from the ride)!
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Tom C]

Grobin, Gauges should be the first item. If your going to bomb I suggest bombing the transmission first to match and HP upgrades you have in mind. The stock TC is junk. Put a DTT TC and VB in and you will be amazed at the additonal power put to the ground that you lost in the stock equipment. Then slap in some injectors and a fueling box like an EZ and you'll be passing those stock 6speeds (and dura-things) with ease #ad


welcome and good luck

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2001. 5 2500 4X4, QC, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, SLT, SWB, Trailer, Camper & Snow plow Packages, White, 35k# Cody Hitch, 20' Gooseneck Lowboy flat-bed Trailer.
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1975 Toyota Landcruiser, ARB Air lockers Front & rear, 400 Small Block, SM420 4spd, Stock LC transfer case with 2 or 4 high and 2 or 4 wheel drive Low gears, 15. 5x36" Radial swamper on 12" rims, Custom front & rear bumpers, Roll Cage, Warn 8274 8000# winch, 2. 5" spring lift, 2" body lift. Premier on-board power welder, on-board air, 4-wheel power disk breaks, power steering, Lot of fun.

 

[LSMITH]

Your auto transmission can and will pull just as hard, you just need to send some money to DTT. Fix the transmission up first or it will die when you bomb. A bombed ETC will make more power than a bombed ETH.

 

[Archive]

Hey, It all depends on how much money the wifey #ad
will let you spend!!! I just got cut off until next month. I guess I have done quite a bit in 4 months #ad
See sig.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with Goodyear MT/R 315/75R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[Ranger Dick]

From talking to HVAC and others in his performance oriented group, it would appear that the stock 24v is a better candidate for extreem bombing. In stock form the H. O. or ETH does do pretty well, but more options are available for the ETC. As for autos, it will probably always be quicker off the line then the six speed, since you are not loosing boost every shift. HVAC is now running an auto in the red rocket.

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01. 5 ETH/DEE QC, 2500 4X4, 3. 54 Everything but leather

 

[KWIKKURT]

grobin,

Welcome on board... I can't add much to TOMC and LSMITH's posts... Gauges and transmission FIRST. . Then Injectors and EZ box. . By then you will have read posts and gathered enough info to go further. Then the big problem...

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"Have you driven OVER a phord lately"
2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR

[This message has been edited by KWIKKURT (edited 05-08-2001). ]

 

[Batman]

Thanks for the great info. Makes me glad I got the auto.
Couple more questions:
What is the difference between the DTT TC and the one that JRE sells with their stage II kit?? Personal preference, or is one better?
I was considering watching the muffler & reseonator fall off this weekend #ad
, if that happens I was going to straight pipe for now w/stock exhaust. (I'm seriously contemplating JRE Stage II kit)
Any further assistance is greatly appreciated.
I'm going to change my sig. now, but I have: 2001 3500 dually 4x4 auto, 4. 10 LS camper & tow groups.
I also two a 28' 5er on weekends.
TIA



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George

 

[Diesel Dan]

Grobin, Although i am not as informed as many people on this post, i can post from personal experience. the first thing i did was a VA, great improvement. the my bullydog stage II injectors, another great increase it was at this point that the transmission started to slip in OD while towing 8K trailer on the second trip. that is when i talked to Bill at DTT. here is the reason i respectfully do not agree that the transmission is one of the first mods. When you talk to bill he sets up the vb for your individual application. in other words you have to decide how much power is enough(if that can be done!!!) before you buy from bill as he will ask for your hp output so he can setup the valve body for your exact #'s and he wants to know what you will be towing. therefor bomb away until the transmission objects or the wife complains too much(i have figured out how to hide the $'s from my wife and i can sell you this data for a reasobable fee HA HA just kidding about the fee although it is priceless if the wife has charge of the books. Thank god she doesnt have this website info!!!! or my a$$ would be gra$$ and she would be the lawnmower!!

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01 qdcab 4X4 SB AT Sport 4. 10 DTT TC & VB Intense Blue stockland shell and carpet kit Rancho 2in prototype lift kit 315/75r/16 BFG AT ko centerline thruster 16X9. 5 VA Bully Dog stg II inj Bully Dog 4" exh HX35 14cm pillar pyro 28ft Desert Storm toy box Honda 4-trax 300R 55hp @ rear wheels on race gas
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[Batman]

Daniel, Thanks for the info. I've been looking into DTT, but I'm still unsure how I want to procede. I'm seriously considering JRE stage II kit, but don't know how the TC compares to the DTT TC.
Any further info or suggestions would be great.
TIA, George

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George
2001, 3500 4x4 dually, auto, 4. 10 LS, camper & tow groups, RBW 15K hitch, Lund Visor, Westins bars, OEM front mud flaps, after-market rear flaps.
Stock... ... ... . for now!