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RE: 2013 RAM HDs driven/tested
I'm waiting for a Hurt Locker shootout:)
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ib516
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05/17/13 01:28pm |
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RE: EcoBoost problems on the Horizon...:?
My boss was left swinging in the wind with his 6.0. $5k at 75k miles out of warranty. My 6.2,diesel, which I considered a poor example of a diesel was running fine at 200k with "only" an injector pump, lift pump and vacuum pump required.
Nobody is being "left swinging in the wind" when 75,000 miles out of warranty.
I don't think that he meant that it was 75,000 past the warranty. More likely 15, 000 past a 60, 000 warranty. Probably should have been "75, 000 miles, out of warranty."
I thought all 6.0/6.4/6.7s were warranted to 100k? 75k out of warranty and you can't expect anything from anyone.
The warranty has a time limit too. maybe he only had 75,000 miles, but was over on time?
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ib516
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05/17/13 09:17am |
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RE: Chevy or Ford
Do you like Coke or Pepsi? Neither is a "bad" choice.
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ib516
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05/17/13 09:10am |
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2013 RAM HDs driven/tested
CLICKY
Looks pretty impressive.
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ib516
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05/17/13 09:03am |
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RE: Why idle?
Makes no sense to me. Waste of fuel.
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ib516
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05/10/13 04:21pm |
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RE: NC Haulers new ride
Sweet ride!
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ib516
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05/09/13 03:29pm |
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RE: I got a chuckle out of this...
Dodge - despite older design, good engine
^^ GOOD ONE! :B
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ib516
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05/09/13 03:28pm |
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RE: 2500HD w 8.1/Allison Opinions
They don't get much better in gasoline powered tow rigs IMO. The 8.1L is a beast. There have been complaints about excessive oil consumption here and there, but that's about it.
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ib516
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05/08/13 12:55pm |
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RE: Watch the 2 millionth Cummins engine for the Ram being built
I'm not a blind cheerleader fan of or for any particular brand or engine etc. I am a cheerleader fan for the actual facts and the truth as documented indisputable data has established over designated time periods backed by consumer demand. Not overblown loose lip claims or falsely exaggerated wannbe bragging to make something into something it is not. Sales numbers amongst the price ocmpetitive competition almost always tells it like it really is. The buying public isn't as dumb as many various brand pushers think they are. They simply vote with their wallets year after year after year as it should be. If something sells less than the competitions there has to be a reason and the buying public seems to know the reasons. It's the very long established and proven law of supply and demand. An intelligent manufacturer does not vastly over supply beyond the actual demand as doing so will bring certain financial disaster.
This has nothing to do with me! I'm only the messenger of the documented established and written facts. However, some people can't read or accept facts because perhaps they do not want to! Yes it's a thick forest but some can't see it because of all the trees. Enjoy!
Indeed.
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/ib516/SALES.jpg
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ib516
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05/08/13 10:58am |
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RE: trans temp when towing
Mine runs 185 - 195 towing, and 205 or so when towing in hilly terrain.
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ib516
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05/08/13 10:40am |
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RE: I got a chuckle out of this...
At least most of you have a sense of humor... :)
And I got one:
Dodge = Don't Over Do Gutless Engine :B
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ib516
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05/08/13 10:19am |
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I got a chuckle out of this...
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/ib516/428498_519224321468578_1999305303_n.jpeg
:B
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ib516
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05/06/13 09:47pm |
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RE: The continuing Saga waiting for my new Ram 3500
Lucky fool you are! Can't wait for the report!
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ib516
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05/06/13 09:35pm |
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RE: 2006 Chevy Duramax/Allison Question?
I consider the 06/early 07 LBZ Duramax to be one of the best made.
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ib516
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05/06/13 09:34pm |
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RE: Anyone care to place their bet?
I care.
I think they will all be so close (performance wise) it won't matter anymore.
The buying decision will then be based on personal preference.
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ib516
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04/29/13 04:28pm |
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RE: Another Air Filter Question
I don't know if the newer Rams are similar, but on the 3rd gens, there is a 4" thick Wix filter that is the same size as the standard 2" thick one. I don't know if it flows more air, but it does last longer than the standard one since it has a lot more surface area. Napa carries them.
The part number for the Napa one is 9946. I use them too :)
IIRC, the 6.7L trucks all use the 4" thick filters.
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ib516
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04/26/13 04:04pm |
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RE: 2013 Dodge 3500 30k tow rating
The engineers at Ram would have to be complete idiots to assign the truck a tow rating it can't manage. They know that the folks at pickuptrucks.com will be putting it to the test as soon as they get their hands on one - then reporting the results to the world. It would be brand suicide to have it not perform at the advertised ratings.
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ib516
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04/26/13 03:57pm |
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RE: trans temp when towing
On a trip up the Big Horn in 2009, they were in a massive reconstruction of the highway, it was in gravel and very rough. I had an 08 Ram 3500 DRW pulling or fully loaded 40' fifth wheel crawling along at 3-8 MPH. The transmission never had a chance to lock up the convertor for 20+ miles. The tranny temp went well over 285*, pegged my added gauge with the sensor on the cooler line to the cooler. Stayed there way too long in my mind, engine fan locked in, warning light on, system is dinging, and still had about 7 miles to go. When we finally got back on pavement and was able to get up to road speed, everything cooled down very quickly, and seemed OK. Checked the fluid at the very next place I could pull over, still bright pink, and no smell to it at all. Called my dealer back in Mo., he said he doubted I hurt anything and the fluid seemed fine, just run it and bring it in when I got home. I was still under warranty, had 9,000 on it at the time, so I did as he suggested. Returned home a week later, made an appointment, had them check it over, all was in great shape. Never had an issue with the transmission and traded at 82,000 miles for the 2010.
Or, you could have got a manual transmission and not had to deal with any of this.
The 6 speed stick has it's advantages, but then you're stuck with the lower output Cummins. In 2013, MUCH lower.
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ib516
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04/24/13 01:21pm |
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RE: can i pull this, without problems
Yes, likely.
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ib516
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04/23/13 08:01pm |
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RE: 2000 Dodge 5.9 Cummins programmer
Add an Edge EZ and RV275 injectors (cheap), you can thank me later. :B
I did those mods on my 2002 truck, it worked excellent.
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ib516
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04/18/13 08:12pm |
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