Wait a blower transmission....
4 valve pent roof heads.

Awesome!

8/11/2014 9:44:09 PM

thoughts on the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel?

[Edited on September 5, 2014 at 8:22 PM. Reason : might be cool to get one used in a few years]

9/5/2014 8:21:40 PM

I'm not a fan of V6 motors in general

9/5/2014 8:41:33 PM

9/5/2014 8:45:55 PM

Its one of those things that... Is it a Fiat diesel or a cummins ?

I don't know I'd probably stick with the Eco boost even with the less efficiency gas is cheaper and it has way more hp and I think similar torque.

And no offence but I don't trust an aluminum v6 diesel to last for ever like a would a cummins

9/5/2014 8:45:56 PM

it's the Fiat diesel

[Edited on September 5, 2014 at 9:23 PM. Reason : comparing it to the 2500 w/ a cummins doesn't make sense]

9/5/2014 9:21:29 PM

Yeah I know I'm just saying

Cummins because I think them and cockroaches will still be alive when the world ends
Ecoboost woo!!! turbos and rpm
Ecodiesel because I can't give it the 300,000 mile trust I would the cummins so I'd take the gas hp instead

9/5/2014 10:05:21 PM

i'm talking about a daily driver that pulls the boat on the weekend

i probably wouldn't do it anyway just because that truck is way too damn big for a half ton. i want a small diesel in a truck the size of a Tacoma.

[Edited on September 5, 2014 at 10:26 PM. Reason : ,m]

9/5/2014 10:24:01 PM

^I, too, want a toyota hilux 3.2 diesel, or even the fucking diesel ranger the rest of the world gets

9/6/2014 6:08:59 AM

I think they are a fair offering:

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve diesel V-6, iron block and aluminum heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 182 cu in, 2988 cc
Power: 240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm - (this is basically the same output as the 1994 cummins 160hp engine)

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.5-140.5 in
Length: 209.0-237.9 in
Width: 79.4 in Height: 74.4-79.9 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 5150-6200 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.9-8.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.0-16.7 sec
Top speed: 115 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 20/27 mpg


It's not going to win any races, but I believe it would be of good service. I would want to compare its performance to a new gasser, however I believe it would win out with better fuel economy while towing.

9/6/2014 7:53:59 AM

Yes I would love/ prefer either of those. But working with what we have the ecoboost f150 tows better than my 5.4l f150 and I would rather have that engine that has been tested to the 9s to be boulder tough than a diesel that was designed for mpg. They both make 420ft-lbs eb is 500rpm later but only one has 120? hp more because it has a gas redline not a diesel.

But the ecodiesel does do way better around town.

[Edited on September 6, 2014 at 8:03 AM. Reason : .]

[Edited on September 6, 2014 at 8:05 AM. Reason : .]

9/6/2014 7:57:59 AM

Quote :

"But working with what we have the ecoboost f150 tows better than my 5.4l f150"

is this firsthand experience with towing similar loads with the two trucks or just based on that propaganda video that all the ford fans were batin' over when the ecoboost first came out?

9/6/2014 1:02:53 PM

this is first hand using my truck with my car on a uhaul trailer vs dpr construction's truck with my car on a uhaul trailer... the only difference could have been how much gas was in the galaxie's tank (so assume around 4000lbs + a uhaul trailer)

Mine is an extended cab 4x4 and it was a work truck... didn't seem as high as mine but i think it was still a 4x4... not really sure

9/6/2014 1:29:51 PM

Cummins 240sx:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpaktgSI1rs#t=37

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUO0KU6Eeek#t=50


Being a 240sx, this is probably as complete as it will get.

9/10/2014 11:58:21 AM

I believe Jawhitak beat you to the punch on posting that thing.

9/10/2014 12:58:10 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DRfjH-dVQI

follow-up to the BIG blower, custom engine-diesel pro-mod from last post of page #9

[Edited on September 29, 2014 at 12:58 PM. Reason : -]

9/29/2014 12:58:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HH0Wkbr5Us

this is the video that got me into diesel performance, who cares if its a repost.

saw it first time, standing in adam8778's room in Carrol Hall,04-05ish

10/3/2014 5:17:48 PM

http://youtu.be/vz-AUo_I82A?list=UUxddV2v7P9wtqj0EfUjX1MQ

What's in this video?

A.) boosted launch
B.) rolling burnout
C.) 4 wheel drive
D.) All the above




[Edited on October 3, 2014 at 5:24 PM. Reason : =]

10/3/2014 5:24:38 PM

blogs.hotrod.com/see-video-of-a-top-fuel-hemi-converted-to-burn-diesel-144117.html

Win!

10/3/2014 7:25:29 PM

just made a post about diesels on my ramblings thread

10/4/2014 12:34:26 AM

foo1, that's the same video I posted 6x up

10/4/2014 7:46:29 AM

fail

10/4/2014 11:06:54 AM

http://instagram.com/p/uA0BWdp7M6/

This weekend @ Rudy's Truck Jam

5.65 @ 133, 1/8th


If that don't make your dick fly hard, well, you ain't got a dick.

Super Stock truck pull highlights @ Rudy's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OxgpM9KOso&app=desktop

tens of thousands of horsepowers

[Edited on October 11, 2014 at 4:27 PM. Reason : -]

10/11/2014 4:24:51 PM

Looking at a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins.

new fuel pumps, manual trans

What diesel/model specific things should I look for here oh Dodge Gurus?

10/12/2014 10:00:48 PM

^
- 2000 utilizes the VP44 electronic, rotary injection pump. Common failures are relative to bad low-pressure 'lift pump' that transfers fuel from tank to injection pump. Once they are starved for fuel you'll be looking at damages requiring a new/rebuilt pump
- "53" code blocks prone to cracking, passenger side. Not all 53 blocks crack, but it's a chance.
- manual trans NV4500 (5-speed) sometimes loses the 5-th gear retainer nut; there's a fix, but you cant tell unless you pull the tail-section off
- CAD axle actuator has problems (ties together the long-side front drive shaft during 4x4 engagement, when disengaged it allows differential to rotate freely for improved fuel economy)
- dashes are shit, buy a new one from Geno's Garage

10/13/2014 11:49:51 AM

.....also, don't go paying $texas$ for the damn thing, and post pics and pricing here before you spend.

10/13/2014 5:52:08 PM

Thanks Dr pepper! I did read up on the fuel pump and 5th gear issues though, but I didn't know about the 53 block issues. Glad I asked here

This is what i'm looking at this thursday.

price is high, but the guy seems to like me after chatting on the phone and needs to sell. So I'm looking for a good deal that's not too insulting. I don't need a truck now, just want to get a good one at a deal.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4699441415.html


Known issues: AC doesn't work, driver's window doesn't go down, carpet is dirty. Just passed safety inspection.

I'm thinking 6,500 and going down from there as I find more concerns. Might tow a car now and then, throw some motorcycles in the back of the bed to go to the mountains, play in snow whenever Raleigh gets any, that sorta thing. I've got time, I just want to get in on a good deal.



[Edited on October 13, 2014 at 7:38 PM. Reason : .]

10/13/2014 7:29:29 PM

looks like you've done your homework; I see it's got the 6-speed, sweet.

Also the front ends are ridiculous on these things, so if you test drive keep an eye on the slack in the steering. upgraded boxes are available, as are track-bar kits and stabilizers and whatnot. There are also sector shaft stabilizer kits available that are supposed to help, but I've never seen it first hand.

10/13/2014 7:58:10 PM

nvm.

[Edited on October 13, 2014 at 9:49 PM. Reason : .]

10/13/2014 9:45:40 PM

eh?

10/14/2014 7:42:02 AM

exhaust plume?

underhood & start-up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBjPaGb2Hrs

burnout:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRbRnJ2VPU

[Edited on October 27, 2014 at 10:50 AM. Reason : -]

10/27/2014 10:50:20 AM

This has probably been explained, but is it not possible to make power and not blow smoke?

10/27/2014 2:22:33 PM

"Anything can happen" - Ellie Goulding.

10/27/2014 3:07:13 PM

Quote :

"This has probably been explained, but is it not possible to make power and not blow smoke?"

Yes, and there are a handful of very capable trucks that are nearly smoke free - I think I've posted a handful in this thread.

Short answer - computer controlled 'commonrail' equipped engines run the cleanest - most of the smokey trucks you see are controlled via a statically set mechanical injection pump

Long Answer - paging arghx.

10/27/2014 4:14:01 PM

Fast & Furious - sounds like a supra!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pQxCkqYx8

6.7L commonrail engine, S480 single turbo, peak power at 5000rpms!

11/7/2014 10:24:38 AM

i would give up a testicle for that truck...

that's awesome...

11/7/2014 12:57:27 PM

Same truck, different turbo (methinks that's an hx82 or something)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mojgyAFU9k

@ 0:58, Schwing!

[Edited on November 7, 2014 at 1:01 PM. Reason : -]

11/7/2014 1:01:38 PM

Holy crap that's insane! What rpm is it running?

11/8/2014 10:54:16 AM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vkidDWCXM

Do want !!!

1/3/2015 6:42:37 PM

just cant get into mega trucks....maybe its the fan base

1/4/2015 8:58:33 AM

Usually I can't either but that one just looks perfect. It's not tooooo Rickey'd out and looks like the guy who built the suspension knew what he was doing

1/4/2015 12:16:34 PM

https://vimeo.com/122904327

guy setting the bar in Super Street - 9.22@152, 83mm single

3/23/2015 3:27:46 PM

Finally got a decent tuner on mine. still too slow for this thread lol.

PPEI Autocal
S&B intake
5" flopro

3/25/2015 10:07:56 AM

come on now.....

3/25/2015 2:27:22 PM

boogity

4/19/2015 11:00:14 AM

So when are we tubbing out the blaklung?????

4/19/2015 7:56:10 PM

Had some "major internal engine failure" this weekend. Have to rebuild my motor

7/16/2015 10:49:50 PM

sux bro, what happened?

7/17/2015 12:32:55 PM

https://youtu.be/WsXXdJPPm-I

Took it to a new level - 4500# 4x4 Cummins, purpose built for the "Ultimate Callout Challenge".

4/16/2016 6:55:15 PM

debating whether or not to redo my dad's VW "Caddy" Diesel. Has the 1.5 diesel in it, 50 hp.

Anyone dabble in the VW world? Hard trucks to find in good shape, I'm thinking of doing something like this:



50mpg

8/8/2017 4:25:09 PM