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04-13-2011, 03:17 AM
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R/T Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Name: Cory
Age: 33
Posts: 816
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Got some good and bad news...
Good: I'm keepin the ram.
Bad: (for you guys anyways) I'm probably gonna be buyin a duramax here soon. Im doubting my that my truck will be able get a decent mileage whilest towing our camper at 4800#s unloaded excluding the ~200 gallons of fresh water, as it presently struggles to tow our I believe 2100# 18' wellcraft bowrider. My stepdads truck (01 ram 1500 5.9L auto 4x4 4.10s and 295/75-17s) struggles when towing our camper, and though I like dodges, I also like a smooth ride that the chevy offers. And I would like something different than a dodge, though I'll still have my dodge, it will probably be takin off the road for a while to do some major overhaul work to it.
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'01 Silver Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Off Road Quad Cab 5.9L Auto Ya, it wants to be a 6 cylinder...Cummins that is.
My name is Ram, and I wish I was a 24v cummins.
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04-13-2011, 03:43 AM
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Florida Chapter Vice President
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
Name: Daniel
Age: 36
Posts: 3,354
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The newer ctds arent strong enough for ya?
I got no problems with chebbys, as long as you aint gettin a furd
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2013 Chrysler 300C
2010 Avenger (REVENGE)
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04-13-2011, 03:59 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 45
Posts: 6,570
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gotta do what makes you happy dude...
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04-13-2011, 07:42 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: High Point, NC
Name: Paul
Age: 61
Posts: 2,639
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Good Luck. Pick the horse that can get the work done. I got a '98 Ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.9L and my horse can pull down a house. I got the sport package with the heavy duty tranny and transfer case. I do maintenance and you gotta have the right tools for the job. Even if it is the BFH. LOL
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04-13-2011, 08:55 AM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
Posts: 1,370
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Sounds a little like you are rationalizing wanting a chevy, I say go for it...
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PI_greg 2003 SXT-Hemi, SS/T rims, 275/60-17, AeroForce, w/wideband, 6.1 ignition, K&N-77 CAI, Fastman TB, eFan, 180 stat, TMR, HD OEM Trans Cooler, SC3865/PSC1, Dual window switch/ high idle mod, Edge, Crazy Spartan (112 lsa), 2800, DTT 4:10, TCI Floor Shifter, Shift lite, Pacesetter Ceramic LT's, Magna Spun Cats/SI/DO Muffler, Mcgaughys 2/4.5 spindle kit, Monroe shocks, Caltracs, Aeon springs bumps, SRT-10 gage pillar, air horn
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04-13-2011, 12:00 PM
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V6 Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Slocala, FLA
Name: Justin
Age: 34
Posts: 235
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I personally hate the chevys from 2000 to present. They look nice but tend to just fall apart. I had an 03 yukon that was just pure junk. I am really impressed with the furds(I know, I know) as they have some awesome engine and trim options. I'm with daniel though, why not a cummins?
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04-13-2011, 02:50 PM
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R/T Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Name: Cory
Age: 33
Posts: 816
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The price of a cummins is a bit more than a duramax, and I'd much rather not deal with anymore trans problems. I know the alis are weak but they can handle a bit more power over stock. And I'm lookin for a four door crew cab, the quad can is too small and the mega cab, IMHO is ugly and to bulky of a cab. But hey, at least I'll be at more shows, just gotta find me a flatbed trailer.
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'01 Silver Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Off Road Quad Cab 5.9L Auto
Ya, it wants to be a 6 cylinder...Cummins that is.
My name is Ram, and I wish I was a 24v cummins.
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04-16-2011, 10:16 PM
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Viper Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Name: Lee
Posts: 3,623
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Originally Posted by 004x41500
....trans problems....the mega cab, IMHO is ugly and to bulky of a cab.....
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I haven't had any trans problems...knock on wood. And did you just call my truck big and ugly? WTF? Hahaha...J/K...to each his own.
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04-26-2011, 09:38 AM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
Posts: 1,370
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Originally Posted by 4XLGATOR
I haven't had any trans problems...knock on wood. And did you just call my truck big and ugly? WTF? Hahaha...J/K...to each his own.
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Lee, your truck is "top gun" but that sucker is big! I was at the dealer (my bad) and they were bringing in a Mega cab and when I left they were still bringing it in..... 
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PI_greg 2003 SXT-Hemi, SS/T rims, 275/60-17, AeroForce, w/wideband, 6.1 ignition, K&N-77 CAI, Fastman TB, eFan, 180 stat, TMR, HD OEM Trans Cooler, SC3865/PSC1, Dual window switch/ high idle mod, Edge, Crazy Spartan (112 lsa), 2800, DTT 4:10, TCI Floor Shifter, Shift lite, Pacesetter Ceramic LT's, Magna Spun Cats/SI/DO Muffler, Mcgaughys 2/4.5 spindle kit, Monroe shocks, Caltracs, Aeon springs bumps, SRT-10 gage pillar, air horn
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05-31-2011, 04:34 PM
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Viper Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Name: Lee
Posts: 3,623
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Originally Posted by Redtruck-VA
Lee, your truck is "top gun" but that sucker is big! I was at the dealer (my bad) and they were bringing in a Mega cab and when I left they were still bringing it in..... |
Thanks and LOL!
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