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2nd Generation Dodge Reliability / Performance

This is a discussion forum of the 1994 to 2002 2nd Generation Dodge Ram Trucks with 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel of performance and longevity. This includes tricks of getting more MPG, HP/TQ, or just getting to the next milestone.

  1. Started by Myvp44hatesme,

    Vehicle Nickname: martin Date Added To The Garage: 2022-01-08 Garage Link: martin

  2. This is a long story and I will try not to be long winded. This really started long before I became a member here and before my ECM crapped out so bare with me.. About 6 years after buying the truck my ECT just fell out. Very typical of a failed t stat. Thru the years and many t stats plus a couple sensors and radiator caps, most recently replaced them all again three weeks ago.Even sent one to @Mopar1973Man packed in one dollars and it worked fine for him. After installing a cheap Suncoast gauge from Auto Zone under the hood and it mostly told the engine temp was good. Something in the wiring. I hare wiring. About three years ago I started experiencing some s…

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  3. Started by KOYOTE,

    dobie's seem to be big on here so theres a pic. of mine her name is meme the truck has edge juice with attitude/ +75 hp injectors from edge new vp44 and lift pump/ cold air intake/ silencer ring removed/ trans with redline clutches/ bd valve body/ b&m convertor/ straight exhaust with 5in stacks off 379 pete/ texas bumpers front & rear/ hummer h2 rims with 35in bf's/ tool box in bed/ in dash flip screen dvd/ c.b. in custom mount/ 8'' punch subs under back seat in custom box./ and new dodge ecm out of necessity. (next were about to install on board air and bags on rear)

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  4. Started by 99mystic,

    Heres my truck. 2002 2500 QCSB 6spd 2wd my daily for now and race car hauler. I got it from the original owner with 159k miles and all paperwork. The inj pump was replaced @ 72k miles. It was stock besides the Bully Dog Torque dog chip. I put a 4" turbo back and CAI. I also put FP, EGT and Boost gauges and of course a Raptor 150 LP. Next on the list is to probably do a bypass filtration system. I recently did my oil change and had it analyzed. Said wear metals were good and can go to 9k interval. I also want to up the injectors a bit and get a better chip. For now the small 65hp chip is fun. Ive also added an electric brake controller and a in dash dvd player and…

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  5. Started by wldbil95,

    2001 SLT LARAMIE 5.9 24v H.O. 6 spd manual, fass 150 lift pump, banks ram air cold air box and intake, juice w/ attitude , 4" cat back dual out, 3.55 gears, horn blaster air barge horns, warn 12k winch, 28 gal aux fuel cell, firestone riderite air system, alpine, kicker amp/subs, jotto desk, Wilson booster, 2012 miller pipe pro 350 CAT TURBO.

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  6. 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Laramie "The Black Pearl" Drive Train 5.9L 24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 192,000 Miles 47RE 4x4 4" MBRP turbo back SS exhaust 6" MBRP Miter cut stacks K&N Air Filter kit Silencer ring delete AirDog II 165 Fuel Pump Exterior Quad Cab Long Box Power Heated Towing Mirrors Aftermarket Headlights with Halos and LED's Aftermarket taillights LED Third Brake Light DIY Roll-on Bedliner also did rockers up to body line all the way around the truck Custom made diamond plate grill covers for winter Interior Kenwood CD/MP3/HD/BlueTooth Radio Overhead console with temp/trip/mpg/ect Isspro EV2 0-30 PSI Fuel …

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  7. Started by Ole Slewfoot,

    Vehicle Nickname: Rowan Date Added To The Garage: 2021-03-03 Garage Link: Rowan

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  8. Started by JJSNOW,

    Vehicle Nickname: Jj snow Date Added To The Garage: 2023-07-16 Garage Link: Jj snow

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  9. Started by CUMMINSDIESELPWR,

    Vehicle Nickname: Randy Date Added To The Garage: 2022-01-15 Garage Link: Randy

  10. Started by jgendr,

    Here She is !!!!

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  11. Started by Crewpup15,

    Hey guys I have a WiFi module for my iQuad but I just picked up one of the PDD monitors so I’m looking for a BT module. Does anyone have one they’re trying to sell/ get rid of or would want to swap for my working WiFi module

  12. Started by jmono,

    My truck is a 1998 dodge 2500 short bed quad cab with a 12v and a 5 speed. Mods: Auto meter gauges 66/74/14 "Better Bullet" built by Chris @ E.D Weston 5x.014's 191dvs 4k gsk 5" dual exhaust #100 plate ff with afc cranked 20* timing South bend Iron Giant 4200lb dd w/ big input Fire ringed head w/60lb springs and valve work ARP head studs Bhaf Detroit true-trac Mag tech rear diff cover Adjustable valet switch High idle mod Ram air hood Lame flame paint that I want to change someday. Galaxy cb radio, road king mic, "little wil" antenna Alpine deck, alpine mrp-500 mono amp, JL 10w3 Best Dyno 453hp 939tq ***EDIT: Added …

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  13. Started by Steven cash,

    Vehicle Nickname: Steven Date Added To The Garage: 2022-01-24 Garage Link: Steven

  14. Started by ISX,

    Name: Dodge 2500 (1997) Date Added: 18 January 2015 - 05:24 AM Owner: ISX Short Description: It Drives View Vehicle

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  15. Started by JoeHarlan80,

    Vehicle Nickname: Joe Harlan Date Added To The Garage: 2021-08-23 Garage Link: Joe Harlan

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  16. Started by CUMMINSDIESELPWR,

    here he is in various stages.. http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb434/cumminsdieselpwr/

  17. Started by Texas CTD,

    1998 1 ton, 24 valve Cummins QC/DRW 2 wheel drive NV4500 5 speed standard 3.54 gear ratio 81,000 miles 53 block Stock wheels on 215/85/16 road tires DiPricol boost & EGT gauges Isspro fuel pressure gauge DTT Assassin belt driven lift pump BHAF Tow mirrors Smoked cab lights Brush guard Headache rack 5th wheel tailgate Bed toolbox New bumpers!!!

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  18. View Advert SOLD 94-02 Smoked Headlights 94-02 Ram Smoked headlights $55 shipped *Note: single bulb headlights w/ dual bulb harness included Advertiser gipperkid Date 08/28/2018 Price $55.00 Category 2nd Generation Dodge Ram

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  19. View Advert SOLD 94-02 Clear Tail lights 94-02 Ram Clear Tail lights. Has LED Sylvania ZEVO brake light bulbs $55 shipped *Note: Driver light has some slight white overspray on bottom corner Advertiser gipperkid Date 08/28/2018 Price $55.00 Category 2nd Generation Dodge Ram

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  20. If you want to add to the chemical database here please PM myself (Mopar1973Man) with the link to the chemical sheet(s) you want to add and I'll gladly add it to the database here...I've close the forum to posting so to keep the database clean and orderly. Thanks for understanding...