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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 El Capitan,

    Vehicle Nickname: Andrew capitan Date Added To The Garage: 2022-12-07 Garage Link: Andrew capitan

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  2. Started by 1361,

    Vehicle Nickname: Old Girl Date Added To The Garage: 2022-12-05 Garage Link: Old Girl

  3. Started by funat420,

    Vehicle Nickname: Sheneeda Date Added To The Garage: 2022-12-05 Garage Link: Sheneeda

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  4. Started by StinkinLincoln90,

    Vehicle Nickname: “The Chief” Date Added To The Garage: 2022-12-02 Garage Link: “The Chief”

  5. Started by Andyba20,

    Finally moving my Raptor FRRP to the frame rail. Using the Vulcan mounting bracket. Does it matter which direction the pump hangs? Not meaning vertical vs horizontal, but can the bracket be flipped so the pump “rests” on the bracket as opposed to hangs from it?

  6. Started by Elijahhuss,

    Vehicle Nickname: Big ugly Date Added To The Garage: 2022-11-09 Garage Link: Big ugly

  7. Started by Chadwic,

    Vehicle Nickname: Main Vehicle Date Added To The Garage: 2022-09-27 Garage Link: Main Vehicle

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  8. Started by Wes56,

    Vehicle Nickname: Wes Date Added To The Garage: 2022-09-05 Garage Link: Wes

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  9. Started by Tbeck4,

    Vehicle Nickname: Tbeck4 Date Added To The Garage: 2022-08-24 Garage Link: Tbeck4

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  10. Started by Caleb Hardy,

    Vehicle Nickname: Caleb Hardy Date Added To The Garage: 2022-08-15 Garage Link: Caleb Hardy

  11. Started by Zach B,

    Vehicle Nickname: Purple Cummins Date Added To The Garage: 2022-08-05 Garage Link: Purple Cummins

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  12. Started by blacker_canyons,

    Vehicle Nickname: truck Date Added To The Garage: 2022-07-29 Garage Link: truck

  13. After mentioning last week that my truck leaks like a sieve, that bugged me all weekend to the point I want to get it handled before "someday", but have some questions. Is it worth the time and effort to change the pan gasket knowing full well that my front seal needs to be changed, too? While best to do both at the same time, I'm sure, I'm also willing to do the pan twice if dropping the pan isn't a massive endeavor. Is dropping the pan a big endeavor? I've dropped some pans in my day, even changed out all the bearings from the bottom before - but never on an engine so tight to the cross member. (think a gas big block in a 3-ton truck) Regardless of…

  14. What is a good, economical means to return the fuel to the general tank versus returning directly to the basket? Can a guy splice a tee into the filler neck VENT? Should I obtain the Airdog/Fass style tee that goes in the ACTUAL filler neck hose? I'd prefer something where I don't have to drop the tank. I bought a 3-way ball valve so I can seasonally return to the basket in winter, or to the tank in the summer. It's ~75 degrees here this morning, and by the end of my 23 mile commute the fuel was over 120 degrees running empty at 65-70 mph for most of that time. Fuel gauge at 1/2, so probably around 10 gallons in the tank. Trip meter at 400 miles. Tw…

  15. Started by Trobison30,

    Vehicle Nickname: White dually Date Added To The Garage: 2022-07-17 Garage Link: White dually

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  16. Started by Max Tune,

    Does anyone here have or know of an edge comp box that is either damaged or for sale cheap? I need the faceplate with the power and adjuster buttons. My box works but the contact coating on the increase button has flaked off. I tried a product called CaiKote 44 which is a conductive coating for the membrane switch, but getting everything apart and cleaned up has taken the "pop" out of the button. If that makes sense. There are only four solder connections to remove and replace the faceplate so if I can find one that would simplify this repair.

  17. Started by Honey Badger,

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  18. Started by 1recline,

    Vehicle Nickname: Mike Date Added To The Garage: 2022-06-17 Garage Link: Mike

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  19. So for how ever long I've had my back to going normally, I cannot get my timing and everything thing else figured out. I been talking, chatting with @Mopar1973Man for quite a bit over the past month plus and give him all the credit for getting me thus far, however I figured asking additional input wouldnt hurt. My egt's are through the roof! 800-900* cruising 65 mph. Slight hill or Itty bitty incline 1100*. Lord help me if I wanna pass or just even getting up to speed 1500* Oil and coolant always the same 195* give or take. Oil should be cooler. Engine load now seems to be 19-20 going 65 mph. I think this is what I was running yesterday and this m…

  20. Vehicle Nickname: Batteries Drained-No Power to Lift Pump-No Bus-No Start Date Added To The Garage: 2021-06-25 Garage Link: Batteries Drained-No Power to Lift Pump-No Bus-No Start