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[Straight6Jeff]

Hello to All, this is my first post to the Forum, although I have been lurking for a few months. Unfortunately, My engine is short a few valves and has 4 to many cylinders... Don't hold it against me for too long. The info you Guys and Gals post has helped me many times. Hopefully, i can cantribute valuable info as well.

Till Later...

 

[Red Rocket]

Most people around here will tell you you have too many valves! I assume you have a v-10, you should set up your signature in the profile section. and you have to choose include when you type messages.

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1998 2500, 12 valves, SLT, auto, 3. 54, 285/75-16, TST 230/605, t/c switch, DiPricol EGT/boost guages,K&N,camper special, 65,000 miles(2/01),
12 ton goosneck!
'01 Polaris EDGE-X 600

 

[Straight6Jeff]

Let me see if my signature appears this time. I do have a V-10. When I ordered the truck a little over a year ago, I was not well informed about diesels. Had I known then... #ad


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01 2500 V-10 4x2 QC/LB, 4. 10, Ruenel Bumper/brush guard, RS 9000's, 2" frt springs 1500#/in, KC Daylighters, Rhino Liner, Spin Tech Muffler, DD 4" Tail, 265 BFG A/T, Lots more to come

 

[Ram4Sam]

Jeff, you might as well start looking at new trucks now. You don't stand a chance with these guys. Save time and choose what color your new truck will be, do it now while your head is still clear. #ad


Sam

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2001. 5 2500 QC HO 6sp LB 3. 54LS everything except leather, white/agate 2wd,Isspro guauges on the A,ME kit,DD Tru torque module,K&N air filter


Fordaholic-clean and Mopar'd since 10/05/00

 

[Shovelhead]

Gasoline's for washin' parts,
Nitro's for racin',
Diesel's for runnin' trucks,
Welcome to the madness!

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Ed Anderson
99 3500,QC,Auto,4. 10,Everthing 'cept leather,stock until warranty runs out.
'76 H-D FLH, '98 FLHTCUI

 

[Guest00]

:::::::wecome:::::::::


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2K, 2500, Quad, SB, 4x4, 3:54LSD, A/T, REESE 15k 5th slider, EASLEY BULL BAR, WESTIN NERFS, TA's, 9000's,Cummins 505 ECM, stealth DD2's, Bully Dog Boost & elbow, ISSPRO pyro, boost & transmission, Turbo Lifesaver, JARDINE 4", DTT VB,TC,TC SAVER and AUX COOLER, PAC BRAKE, MAG HYTECH TP& DC, AFE filter, GEAR VENDORS OD onboard. Taylor Wing on order
pullees:
#1 ARTIC FOX 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
NRA-LIFE, VFW-LIFE, SoCSA-LIFE, SASS

 

[Pine Sap]

welcome and don't feel bad about the v-10... it's an awesome engine as well. i think everyone here can find something they wish they had done differently.

i wish i had gotten the 4wd on mine! i'll wait till 2003+ for the 4 door and get it right then. this will also allow some equity to build up so i won't be too upside down on the trade.

again welcome i'm looking forward to your input on the v-10 version RAM.

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2001. 5, QC, 2500, 2wd, auto, 3. 54, 4 disc, long-bed, all the stuff, heated leather, patriot blue over silver, Brolin CB Bracket, stock4now!

a real "country cadilac"

 

[Bigsaint]

VeeTenJeff, welcome !!! I was riding the fence on either the V-10 or Cummins when I ordered my 3500. My gas mileage(or lack thereof) with my last Dodge, a 5. 9 360, helped me decide. You have a great truck/engine, enjoy the ride !!!

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,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 !!!
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1231655&a=9089608" TARGET=_blank><font color=red>My Truck</font></A>
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1231655&a=9089604" TARGET=_blank><font color=red>THE SAINTS</font></A>

 

[RATTLINRAM]

Welcome VeeTenJeff,
I also had a hard time choosing between the V-10 and the Cummins. My Dad had ordered a 2000 V-10 when I started looking at new trucks, but once I had the chance to drive the one I bought, I was HOOKED. Dad has been well pleased with his and I feel the same about mine. #ad
We joke around about chaining them together to see who would pull who, but the bottom line is we're both happy with our trucks cause we got what we wanted. Not to mention, even though some of the guys may give you a hard time, I think this bunch admires anything with "MORE POWER" (even drink blenders powered by a weedeater 2-stroke engine... ... ... What's up with that?) #ad

Anyway, they are always ready to help.

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Dennis in VA
"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!

 

[Turbo Thom]

Vee Ten:
Don't get to comfortable with all this "you did a good job" stuff. My computer has diesel fuel driping from the corners every time I log on. These folks will eat you up. Sooooooooo... ... . Well-comeeee innnnnnnnn sonnnnn
Preston

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96 3500, Black SLT, 5 speed, turbo diesel, , with US Gear overdrive, Rhino liner, Reese 15,000 lb. fifth wheel hitch, US Gear de-celarator exhaust brake, muffler elimination kit, Amsoil lub. , Mag-hytec rear cover, dual-remote by-pass filters, and Roadmaster Active system, AutoMeter Pyro & boost, Primeloc

 

[Pete Peterson]

What a bunch of BS!! #ad
#ad
These guys ain't never nice to anybody So watch'em they are sneaky!!
#ad

 

[Wiredawg]

Welcome aboard Jeff:

I was on the fence between V-10 and Cummins, but Cummins won out. I have a gasser '96 Ram that my wife drives that does good.

Any bets on how long 'fore Jeff get diesel fever?

Wiredawg

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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch,Mag-Hytec dif cover,Psycotty Air.

 

[CCahill]

Vee Ten,
Welcome to a group of people who have a lot of time spent with these trucks, and will bend over backwards to help out, and inform you of almost anything possible. I,ve met some interesting, and dedicated people involved with Dodge, and The Cummins.

I have been watching this site for about a year, thru these guys, and some local contractor friends, I was convinced what my next truck would be... . Way more than expected... It seems like I just can't drive it enough... #ad




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2001 Quad,4x4,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[Straight6Jeff]

I've already started looking at a Cummins. When my transmission started having issues, I started. I was pricing out the HO 6sp, but then I saw the posts with problems in these trannys. So, I'm kind of on the fence now. I do like the smell of the oily-stuff.

Even with all of the quirks that Dodge has, it's great to have to decide "do i want 450# of torque, or 520#..... " Decisions like that are welcome #ad


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01 2500 V-10 4x2 QC/LB, 4. 10, Ruenel Bumper/brush guard, RS 9000's, 2" frt springs 1500#/in, KC Daylighters, Rhino Liner, Spin Tech Muffler, DD 4" Tail, 265 BFG A/T, Lots more to come

 

[Big-D]

My only regret about this site is that I didn't arrive here sooner. What I have learned about my truck from others on this site,is by far, absolutely the best possible. Enjoy and sign on often. I look forward to reading about your V-10. Dave

 

[X-10]

I agree with Big D, I wish I would've learned of this site long ago. So many of the topics cover the truck in general regardless of what motor we have. Jeff, I hope I don't get banned for this, but you'll enjoy your v-10 also. I have had no problem with mine at all. The oil at 3000 miles is dang near as clean as when I put it in, this with almost 70000 on her. I'm only hoping my Cummins will pull as good as my current truck (only with better mileage) and I'll be more than happy. Have fun with your 10, Doug

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red 96 x-cab 2500 lbox v-10 5-speed w/4. 10s. ON ORDER - red 01 q-cab 2500 SLT 4x HO 6sp lbox w/3. 55s & most the goodies

 

[Ram4Sam]

Jeff, there are plenty of us around who have had no trouble at all with the six speeds so don't let that stop you. The last thing I should have done is buy a six speed(bum left leg after three surgeries and arthritus). But after auto transmission problems with my 92 Dodge(cummins) and a 99 POS-PSD with numerous auto trans problems, I couldn't bear another auto. Even with the occaisional pains pushing a clutch pedal, no regets buying a six speed.

Sam

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2001. 5 2500 QC HO 6sp LB 3. 54LS everything except leather, white/agate 2wd,Isspro guauges on the A,ME kit,DD Tru torque module,K&N air filter


Fordaholic-clean and Mopar'd since 10/05/00