new member with questions

[tntway]

hello-i'm a new member but i've been nosing around for a couple of months now. my 2001. 5
2500 QC SWB 4x4 is finally on order. i've got a bunch of questions but i'll be gentle and only ask a couple now. i'm getting a 5spd, so i know that i need a pyrometer and i should probably have a boost gauge, is there any other gauge that i should have? if so, what? also as funds are limited what should
i plan to bomb first for better economy--not
towing yet... but...
thanx for all you help and ideas!!

 

[Big-D]

Welcome! The other gauge to round out how things are operating would be to monitor fuel pressure. Lift pumps as you may be aware have been showing signs of weakness. I think it's a good investment to know what is happening in that department.
Dave

 

[LSMITH]

Welcome aboard. I agree with Dave that a fuel pressure guage would take care of all that you should need to monitor.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[RATTLINRAM]

Welcome tntway,
I'm not sure if your username is your first two initials plus your last name or if it's two words like "TNT" "WAY", but as you can see in my signature, the reason for my curiosity. #ad

The TDR is a great place to find answers on just about anything. These are a great bunch of folks who are glad to help and it makes no difference if you're a new owner or been driving these Cummins for years.


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Dennis D. Tway
"RATTLIN" *1999 2500 SPORT QUAD CAB* "RAM"
IntenseBlue/SB/Cummins/4x2/auto/3. 54AS/4whlABS/Camper&TowPkg/
Keyless/Leather/TravelConGrp/SecuritySys/6spkrCD*Cass/Strngwhlcntrls/
WestinTubeSteps/SportMastersSoftTonneau/15k RBW 5th-WheelHitch/26'Nomad 5er (looking for a bigger one) and a way to take my HARLEY too!

 

[groundpounder]

WELCOME to the TDR!!! Sounds like your off to a good start with buying a Ram diesel. Always remember real trucks are inlines!! I would have to agree with the above. Fuel pressure gauge.

 

[SmokinJoe]

Originally posted by Big-D:
Welcome! The other gauge to round out how things are operating would be to monitor fuel pressure. Lift pumps as you may be aware have been showing signs of weakness.

What size NPT connector is needed on the 2001. 5 ETH? I too need to add gauges.

I wish I could get oil pressure/fuel pressure combo like the Trubo PSI/EGT combo gauge.



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2001. 5 QC 2500 White Sport 4x4 LWB ETC 5-Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow 241HD SLT+ Tan Leather(Mad Cow Disease) LT265/75R16E

 

[LSMITH]

Joe, you can get the combo guage you want in an SPA digital. I think the 01 use a schraeder valve and that you need an adapter to get an NPT fitting to work.

 

[Bigsaint]

If your thinking of the SPA gauge, you can get the gauge here http://www.performancediesel. bigstep.com/category.html?UCIDs=578092%7C579181

and you can purchase the adapter for the Schrader from this man http://www.mypage.onemain.com/Brandon&Danelle/

Performance Diesel is owned/operated by HVAC. The other link is to Brandon's site. I have dealt with both and assure you that you will not be disappointed.

Scott W.

White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro,boost and oil temp gauges,Edge EZ,Psychotty air,Bully Dog stage III injectors,ATS 3 piece manifold,HX40 turbo,4" BD exhaust,4" BD E-brake,McLeod clutch,Mallory 4150 lift pump,Mag-Hytec rear,Go-Rhino grill guard,Mopar tonneau,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat and blow by bottle is bye bye !!! I love the smell of diesel in the morning, it reminds me of... . VICTORY !!!
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[Ranger Dick]

The adapter needed to install the boost sensor in the manifold is 3/4" NPT to 1/8" NPT. I went to install the step down connector in the manifold, and the outside hex head hits the manifold. So I got a 3/4" Brass plug with a male square drive. I drilled a 5/16" hole through the square plug and tapped it for 1/8" NPT. You can get the plugs at any hardware/plumbing supply store.

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

 

[Mactruck]

A BIG CT WELCOME for you TNT from our neck of the woods.
I just found out my Autometer gauges are in from Jannetty and Im looking in the future to also get fuel pressure gauges.
Helpful advice from a helpful site #ad


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Kevin MacGranor
2001. 5 D2500 QC SLT 4X4,Auto 295/75r16 BFG AT's, Century Cap, Bedrug. , Alpine Head & Amps w/ Boston Acoustic speakers & JL Audio Stealthbox center cushion Sub.
ON ORDER: Reunel rear and Denver Offroad front Bumpers, and Autometer Sportcomp gauges from Jannetty

 

[tntway]

thanks everyone for the suggestions. good advice to be heeded!! going to jannetty's
tomorrow to check the place out. can't wait for the next few weeks to go by. my wife thinks i've created a monster!!
hey rattlinram--last name is way tnt stands
for tim n' toni.
i'll let ya'll know when it gets here!!