Posted May 28, 201411 yr Hi All, So what do you think, would this be the best Dodge Cummins to own? Why? Why not? I have a 98.5, missed it by this much! Just want your opinion, Dave
May 29, 201411 yr The reason it is considered the Holy Grail is because you have the 12V engine with the updated cab. Even today the '98 112V trucks are getting a premium price.
May 29, 201411 yr Author When I was looking for a Dodge Cummins, Consumer Reports, listed these as much better than the 24V. Are the Automatics in the 12V just as problematic as the 24V?
May 29, 201411 yr I've wondered about the 24v's ability to de fuel upon shifting... and making life a little easier on the RE.. seems like it would be a good idea. Nothing but clutch and stick here.
May 30, 201411 yr When I was looking for a Dodge Cummins, Consumer Reports, listed these as much better than the 24V. Are the Automatics in the 12V just as problematic as the 24V? Yes. The 47RE is a not so great transmission IN STOCK FORM. You can make them very reliable and hold your power though!
May 30, 201411 yr Yes. The 47RE is a not so great transmission IN STOCK FORM. You can make them very reliable and hold your power though! What does it take to make a 47RE reliable?
May 30, 201411 yr From what I understand (I am not a tranny mechanic) the best thing to do is put a good converter in an up the line pressure. You can upgrade the clutches and bands too.
May 30, 201411 yr Author That's what I did & mine still has issues! 5 on the floor will give ya more!
May 31, 201411 yr One day I may do an auto to manual swap By the time you are done you would probably be better off getting a manual truck and making it into what you want. If you really want to do the swap you should have the donor truck next to the recipient so all the parts and things are available.
May 31, 201411 yr I don't like the new design as much but I think the cup holders actually work and the back door thing basically sells itself. I would say thats probably the biggest part of it. I mean a new dash design isn't really anything to brag about but those back doors do the trick.
June 2, 201411 yr so, do I have something REALLY rare? "new style dash, but old non-opening door" cab? Or did they still offer 'extended cab' both ways My build date is 9-97, has the digital odometer, but only 2 door extended cab..
June 2, 201411 yr The '98 12V came with the Club Cab in early MY '98 and the Quad Cab was mid-early MY '98 and mid year was the switch over to the 24V.
June 2, 201411 yr ok, gotcha! club cab is 2 door, extended.... quad cab is the semi-half door extended! What do they call the true 4 door model, and when did it debut? (is there one???) I don't pay too close attention! ha ha
June 2, 201411 yr By the time you are done you would probably be better off getting a manual truck and making it into what you want. If you really want to do the swap you should have the donor truck next to the recipient so all the parts and things are available. If a 'donor' truck just falls into your lap, ( such as my situation) and your recip truck is really good shape, then yes! go for it... but when you start 'piecing' together all the parts for the swap... it can get pricey both in parts and time to chase them down.. It may be cheaper to just start over with one already set up... On the other hand, I've never heard of anyone who has done it... have any regrets..
June 4, 201411 yr Author So a 12V 98 is sorta rare, esp w a 5speed? I don't really care for an extended or quad cab. Think the shorter trucks look hot rod!
June 4, 201411 yr So a 12V 98 is sorta rare, esp w a 5speed? I don't really care for an extended or quad cab. Think the shorter trucks look hot rod! From what I've read, they only built them for a few months, before switching them to the 24v. The few I've seen have been the large cab. Mine will end up a regular cab, 1994 titled 6 speed I believe most years had more autos than manuals I like the regular cab.... it FORCES me to shovel/clean it out more often, so I can at least close the doors! I can't imagine the crap that would accumulate with an additional 2-3 foot behind the seat!
June 4, 201411 yr I like the regular cab.... it FORCES me to shovel/clean it out more often, so I can at least close the doors! I can't imagine the crap that would accumulate with an additional 2-3 foot behind the seat! I know that one Rancher... My 1500 is a regular cab and Yabba is the club cab and it can be tempting to put more crap behind the seat... I have been pretty good about not piling too much crap back there though I just have my tools,2 stroke oil,jumper cables, tow rope and a dog bed for my dogs Granted there is only enough room for 1 of my oversized beastie's at a time
June 4, 201411 yr Author From what I've read, they only built them for a few months, before switching them to the 24v. The few I've seen have been the large cab. Mine will end up a regular cab, 1994 titled 6 speed I believe most years had more autos than manuals I like the regular cab.... it FORCES me to shovel/clean it out more often, so I can at least close the doors! I can't imagine the crap that would accumulate with an additional 2-3 foot behind the seat! How difficult would the 6 speed swap be for my 98.5 24V? Too bad I put about 2 grand into this crapomatic!
June 4, 201411 yr I keep thinking about it too. 5 speed for me through a V10 donor. Always looking for encouragement here. Why not just buy a 5 speed? Because of the point I'm at with upgrades and maintenance on my present vehicle. And they are going to command a premium price as well. Edited June 4, 201411 yr by joecool911
Hi All,
So what do you think, would this be the best Dodge Cummins to own?
Why?
Why not?
I have a 98.5, missed it by this much!
Just want your opinion,
Dave