2nd Generation Dodge Reliability / Performance

Hey y’all, I’m looking into upgrading my charger after I get my head studs and valve springs done in the near future. With the fuel I have right now I don’t think I will need any larger injectors to get in the mid to upper 500’s. So my only question is what are y’all running as far as chargers go from 5-600hp on VP44 trucks? I’m making upwards of 450 right now with a 61.5 HX40 so I’m thinking a 64/71/14 or something along those lines would work good. But I also daily drive it and want somewhat drivability with a big single. Thanks.

Felt obligated to report on the road trip up to Newark, de this past weekend I noticed engine load on the quad readout was down to 9-12% with wiretap turned on at 5% tps, versus 12-15% with wiretap off (set to come on at 45% tps). I was crusing on flat roads at sea level at 60mph much of the trip when I noticed this. It's the only variable I changed, and I did it on the fly whilst driving. Torque on tap is way up, I notice less smoke while accelerating up to speed from lights (unless I over-pedal), but it is a little more jolty if I let out of the gas too quickly. These findings could be related to my setup perhaps.

My 97 12 valve died pulling into Louisiana last night I’ll be here 10 days can I tie up the solenoid and just stall the truck to kill it?

So work just let me know i need to go overseas for a job. I might be gone for 3 weeks or up to 15 months. what have you guys done to keep these trucks to maintain them in storage. already plan on unplugging the batteries and putting them on a battery tender, putting it on jacks to attempt to save the tires since they are only 4 months old now. Figured put some desiccant and rat poison in the cab also. what do you recommend for the fuel, Fill it all the way up or run till almost empty?

Straight and to the point! Rewiring my three gauges. Just wanted to see/hear what people have setup for getting their sensor wires past the firewall. Thanks!

I have read a previous post about the torque management system on these trucks. It seems that you can put a switch on the Park/ reverse switch on the transmission and connect two wires to be able to cut it on and off. I have my truck built to race but my only problem is it won’t launch or build anymore than 10psi of boost off the launch. So my question is did anyone ever try this or successfully put in a switch? I’m curious if you have to cut the power completely to the transmission going through those 2 wires or if you just need to put in a jumper. Thanks.

I've noticed when I tow my fifth wheel, or any trailer with weight to it, when the temp gauge on the quadzilla app goes past 204 it will read -40c. 5he dummy gauge on the dash is still in the normal range, and if I let off of it for just a little the temp will come back to 204° and slowly drop on down. So has anyone had this issue and if so what is the fix? Thanks

I put a used d80 in my cummins a month or so ago and I just filled the fluid everything turned ok so I said whatever well pulling a trailer back 300 miles yesterday I lost the abs speed sensor no mph abs brake light on blah sp I go get another sensor thinking that was shot pulled it out and half of it was missing well long story short everything meshes and is quiet so I'm going to run it just weird

hey guys I'm looking for the best compound set up for my truck. Its a 99 24v with 125 hp injectors, headstuds, fass 150, CAI, 4 inch exhaust, iQuad V2 tunes, and a BW 364 sxe. i am curious what would be the best size turbo to use as my big turbo while using my 364 as the small turbo. Also if anybody has recommendations on piping kits that work well with these trucks. I don't plan to do any thing else power wise for the truck after this.

So i got my new seat in and it took 2 minutes to remove the old beat up one. while i had it off i decided to tackle the dead motor for the front side of the seat up/down and why it wasnt moving. I pushed the up and down and watched as it barely turned. even helping with a wrench didnt work so i took it off with the 2 torx screws attaching the worm gear housing to the frame. Tested again and it spun but was weak and after about 20 seconds of freespin it would stop... ok so i took it apart and cleaned the stator and brushes. still same effect, 20 sec and stop. so i took it apart and looked at it and here is what i found and the fix but there is a s…

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While I was at schied this weekend I happen to be watching the dynos and low and behold I 1020 ish hp vp truck single turbo that drove there was on the rollers and don't ask I only got 5 second to talk to the owner if it was a vp and dailed and it is and is driven so ya no idea what he has done to that thing but it's all fuel no funny gas no idea on what's exactly done tho but it didn't lope like the big vp pumps I've seen so damn I wish I could have talked to him more

I have looked in the forms and searched however I cant find the direct answer to this question. I dont have any gauges on my truck at this time (fuel pressure, trans temp ect..) I am looking to get the quadzilla iquad bt so I can have gauges and a mpg tune. I have a stock truck expect a bhaf and 4 inch exhaust. I am not going to race or pull crazy weights. I just want a good clean running, efficient truck. Should I get the quadzilla first or fuel pump?? Thanks for any advice.

i figured it was about time to replace the driver seat as the original one is beat to hell. so fleabay it is and found this gem for good price!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-Driver-Passenger-Lower-Seat-Cushion-Cover-Fabric-Dark-Gray-1998-2001/163206312350?fits=Year%3A2001|Make%3ADodge|Model%3ARam+1500&hash=item25ffdab19e:g:TXUAAOSwjS9a5PvX next ill be tearing out the carpet and hurculining the cab floor as the old carpet is old and stanky... and it is a truck so it will get dirty.

The clutch is slipping so it's time to upgrade. It's so bad I hope I make it home. Which online store has good customer service and sells southbend clutches?

Been looking for this one. 20 more cheap horse power. You would not believe it. 24 bucks and I am in love.