Cummins uprate

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Hes any one tried the uprate offered by Cummins? Is it the same as what TST was doing? I haven't heard anything about it.
Thanks in advance,
CarlosM.

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Y2K 2500 4x4 QC LWB auto, Intence Blue Pearlcoat, Sport Pkg with no mouldings exept "CumminsPower" cab plate from Geno's, all options exept SRW, Power Edge with brass elbow, K&N, Straight piped, Silencer ring removed, 305/70/16 ProComp MT's on 16x10 Weld Scorpio's.

 

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It actually is nothing like what TST was offering. It's a brand new ECM with a 245hp 505tq rating and sells for $900-1000 bucks.
I might also add... Cummins will only sell it to guys that have manual transmissions.
I'd suggest looking at other products. $1000 will buy alot more.

-Mike

 

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Sure is pricey for something that might cost $100 to produce. That's a shame, I'd love to have one...

I read a post from a guy that bought one. He likes it but doesn't feel like he could justify doing it again at that price.
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Puller: Y2K 3500 Quad Cab Cummins 6spd, All options except leather, 4" exhaust, K&N Air Filter, VA CPC Box
Pullee: '98 Trails West 3 Horse Slant with 10' Living Qtrs and Mid Tack.

[This message has been edited by K-Man (edited 08-03-2000). ]

 

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FYI - Read that it will void your warranty. Cummins will still warranty the motor only so the rest of the powertrain is yours to worry about.

 

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Thanks for the info. I knew it must have been something like that. Anyone have an extra TST re-flashed ECM sitting on their workbench?

 

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The ad for the uprate kit was in vol 28 of the mag. The service supervisor here said because it had the mopar insignia on it, it was a mopar blessed part and is therefore covered under warranty.

Having the insignia on the ad is something I would remember if you ever get into a warranty argument. Keep a copy for court, well just keep the mag. in your bookcase for future reference... we all do that anyway... right?

 

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Seems to be no conclusion on the warranty with the uprate. I checked into it when it first came out. Cummins said that it does void the 3/36, but not the 100K engine warranty. So I figured I would buy through DC. Two local Dodge dealers told me the same thing. It voids the 3/36, but not the 100K engine warranty. At that point I gave up on it.

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While we're on the subject... can the Cummins/Dodge box be used on the auto trans? I know the add says it's designed for the manual. Is that due to the torque limitation of the AT or is it something else.

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1999 2500 SLT 4X4 QuadCab Shortbed, AT, Driftwood, Rancho RS9000, Deck Lid and ..... (more to come)

1995 M3 Hell Rot 5sp AT

 

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<font color=blue>Was told it would only be sold for a manual transmission truck when I asked about it. I would save the $$$ and spend it elsewhere you will gain alot more for your $$$ powerwise.