Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Joining the ranks

[TWilkening]

Hello all,

I will be joining the 24 valve ranks soon. See my sig for the details I'm buying from the local dealer and they're having some upholstery work done on the driver's seat. This will be a daily driver, it will also be used for towing livestock and other things. I will definitely be getting some gauges. A BHAF and exhaust are also definitely on the list. How far do I dare go as far as power increase before I start messing up the transmission. I'm not going to build a hot rod, just want reliable power. Thanks, and I'm sure you'll start seeing me ask a bunch of questions when I get it home. Thanks



Terry

 

[SnoKing]

Hello all,

I will be joining the 24 valve ranks soon. See my sig for the details I'm buying from the local dealer and they're having some upholstery work done on the driver's seat. This will be a daily driver, it will also be used for towing livestock and other things. I will definitely be getting some gauges. A BHAF and exhaust are also definitely on the list. How far do I dare go as far as power increase before I start messing up the transmission. I'm not going to build a hot rod, just want reliable power. Thanks, and I'm sure you'll start seeing me ask a bunch of questions when I get it home. Thanks



Terry

Does it have disc brakes on the rear? If so, we call that a 2001. 5 Another Reg CAB Oo. Oo. SNOKING

 

[TWilkening]

I was aware of an 01. 5 and yes it does. Guess I spaced when I filled out my sig. I take it reg. cabs are rare in these parts?

 

[IC Smoke]

regular... . ahhh heck mine is a early 01 build date of 12/11/00 with disk brakes regular cab.



Congrats on the new truck. kinda sad your letting go of your 1st gen. (could be a good ctd swap!!) Im in the market to find a 1st gen to restore.



removing the muffler and a new air filter is about all the hp gain a stock trans can take :-laf :-laf



Ian

 

[TWilkening]

Question. I still haven't got the truck, seats still being worked on, and I thought of something. It's 33 degrees here this morning, and it got me thinking about high idle. On my rig, would I be able to get the cc button high idle, and the 3 cyl. idle mode activated? If so, where would the tech have to go in his computer to get it. If it is available on this rig, I'm going to make that part of the deal. Thanks

 

[klaybus]

Don't know about the CC button but you can certainly have the 3 cyl enabled & the high idle enabled... . The Smarty can also do this for you but again, the trans would not like the power settings of the Smarty for too long.



Clay

 

[SnoKing]

Question. I still haven't got the truck, seats still being worked on, and I thought of something. It's 33 degrees here this morning, and it got me thinking about high idle. On my rig, would I be able to get the cc button high idle, and the 3 cyl. idle mode activated? If so, where would the tech have to go in his computer to get it. If it is available on this rig, I'm going to make that part of the deal. Thanks

TSB 18-019-01



Cold idle engine warming.

This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module with new software. This bulletin applies to all Ram trucks built after December 17, 1997 equipped with the 24-valve 5. 9L Cummins diesel engine.



Extended idle operation, especially in cold weather, can allow varnishes/oils to condense on the exhaust valve stems, leading to stuck valves, and damaged valve train components. The repair procedure involves calibration software that will activate when certain parameters are met, reducing the chance of valve sticking as well as improving cab heat warm-up time. Idle speed will slowly ramp up from 800 rpm to 1200 rpm when all of the following conditions are met:

* Intake Manifold Temperature less than 60°C (32°F)

* Coolant Temp is less than 60°C (140°F)

* The transmission is in Neutral or Park

* The Service Brake pedal is not depressed

* Throttle = 0%

* Vehicle Speed = 0 mph



If intake manifold temperature (IMT) is less than -9°C (15°F), three of the cylinders will be shut off upon reaching 1200 rpm, creating a slight change in engine sound which is normal. Thus the engine has to work to overcome the three “dead” cylinders. This allows the engine to create increased heat in the cooling system, allowing more rapid warm up.



Either feature will abort when any one of the following occurs:

* The automatic transmission is placed in gear (forward or reverse)

* The service brake pedal is depressed

* Throttle position is greater than 0%

* Vehicle speed greater than 0 mph

* Coolant temperature is greater than 79°C (175°F)





SNOKING