Exhaust brakes revisited.

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Well my truck is now at the "I" status, so I have been getting a few gadgets for my new ride. My questions are: 1) I have read the many post about exhaust breaks but; does the Jacobs E-Brake work with the automatic trans as far as the turning it on and off, or do I stll have to install some sort of switch. (I know it interfaces with the ECM but does it talk to the trans?) 2) Has anyone ever installed one on an automatic and not had any problems with the dealers and waranty? I am still going to install it but I am curious. Thank you all so much for your imput.

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Currently (Yes I know it is not a diesel!)1999 1500, QC SB, 4x2, 5. 9L White/Driftwodd/Mist interior, SLT, pretty much stock.
JUST ORDERED 2-14-00
01 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto ETC Cummins, LSD 3. 54,Quad Cab,Long Bed (Hopefully with steak pockets)Agate Leather, White/Driftwood Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Cab clearance lights

Add on's at first: Exhaust Brake, AutoLoc, Line-X bedliner, maybe a VA box after a couple thousand miles...
Any other BOMB member requirments.

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

 

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I know Cummins states the brake is for stick use only. Probably to keep DC of their back. Im not sure how or if it interfaces at all with the auto. BD is a good brake as well. From what Ive heard Cummins makes a different brake for the 2001s.

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1999 2500 Cummins w/4spd auto,Quad Cab,SWB,4x4,Flame red ,all options less leather and radio controls on steering wheel,OEM color matched runningboards,DeeZee bedrails painted black,Power Vision Mirrors,OEM ventshades,Oem sill covers,OEM underrail bedliner

 

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Unless you install a BD AutoLoc or TorqLoc or a "mystery switch", all of which will lock up the torque converter (during exhaust brake use), you will be wasting your money on an exhaust brake for an automatic equipped CTD Ram.

I'm extremely pleased with the quality and function of my BD exhaust brake!

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, plus many other trick modifications

'00 Polaris 6x6

 

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thanks for the info guys, I am aware of the lock up situation, I just was curious if the J-Brake may have worked a little smoother with the ecm, but it sounds like since I am going to piss of DC anyways just go ahead and put on the BD with the autoloc.

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Currently For Sale (Yes I know it is not a diesel!)1999 1500, QC SB, 4x2, 5. 9L White/Driftwodd/Mist interior, SLT, pretty much stock.
ORDERED 2-14-00 "I" Status as of 3-7-00.
01 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto ETC Cummins, LSD 3. 54,Quad Cab,Long Bed (Hopefully with steak pockets)Agate Leather, White/Driftwood Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Cab clearance lights

Add on's at first: Exhaust Brake, AutoLoc, Line-X bedliner, maybe a VA box after a couple thousand miles...
Any other BOMB member requirments.