Pictures Of my Rig

mazdadan

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03 Dodge Ram 2500 - Turbo Diesel!
Here's the Pics of my new truck if anyone is interested. I sold my ES and got this rig on June 14th, 2003.
 

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I'll get some engine and turbo pics next time I get a chance....The Holset HY35 turbo is a beast!
 
KYMP5 said:
good looking truck. if you ever need any accessories for it hit me up.

I just might have to do that. Truck accessories are addictive. So far i've installed a Bed Liner, Billet Grill Insert, Stainless Nerf Bars, Intercooler Gaurd, and 20% tint on the front windows to match the back.

Eventually I want to get a 4" or 5" turboback exhaust(stock is 3.5" and 4" piping), Boost Elbow, and a Fueling Box. I also plan on installing an EGT and 60PSI boost gauge.
 
Diesel are a lot of fun and pretty easy to get a lot of power out of safe too. How muhc boost does it run stock? If you ever watched the show Trucks! then you have probably seen what they can can do. I think he got a computer thing from www.bullydog.com and added propane and an exhaust.
 
jaymode said:
Diesel are a lot of fun and pretty easy to get a lot of power out of safe too. How muhc boost does it run stock? If you ever watched the show Trucks! then you have probably seen what they can can do. I think he got a computer thing from www.bullydog.com and added propane and an exhaust.

Right now i'm running about 26PSI stock. I've seen the bullydog box, but I am going to wait for the TST box I think. Yeah it's amazing how safely you can boost a diesel. My engine can take 60PSI before anything substantial happens to it. Not to mention, Diesel is 1.43 a gallon where I live.

http://www.tstproducts.com/powermaxcr.htm

Their box adds 150HP and 400lb ft torque. My stock engine has 305HP and 555lb ft torque, so my truck should fly after this.
 
mazdadan said:
Right now i'm running about 26PSI stock. I've seen the bullydog box, but I am going to wait for the TST box I think. Yeah it's amazing how safely you can boost a diesel. My engine can take 60PSI before anything substantial happens to it. Not to mention, Diesel is 1.43 a gallon where I live.

http://www.tstproducts.com/powermaxcr.htm

Their box adds 150HP and 400lb ft torque. My stock engine has 305HP and 555lb ft torque, so my truck should fly after this.

Hopefully not into a wall!
 
StreetPreacher said:
Does it fit in the garage?

Nope...too long to fit in there with my rolling toolbox and workbench. I let the woman keep her ride in there. ;)
 
mazdadan said:
Right now i'm running about 26PSI stock. I've seen the bullydog box, but I am going to wait for the TST box I think. Yeah it's amazing how safely you can boost a diesel. My engine can take 60PSI before anything substantial happens to it. Not to mention, Diesel is 1.43 a gallon where I live.

http://www.tstproducts.com/powermaxcr.htm

Their box adds 150HP and 400lb ft torque. My stock engine has 305HP and 555lb ft torque, so my truck should fly after this.
wow I wonder how much that 6 speed will take? Diesel is definitely pretty inexpensive around me also compared to premium for a turbo'd gas engine.
 
jaymode said:
wow I wonder how much that 6 speed will take? Diesel is definitely pretty inexpensive around me also compared to premium for a turbo'd gas engine.

They say that the 6 speed will take over 1200lb ft of torque, but then the output shaft will have to be replaced. It is an NV-5600 transmission. The clutch on the other hand is only good for about 800-900 lb ft. of torque before it needs to be upgraded.
 
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Very Nice choice! I love the Dodge Ram!
I have thought about trading my MP3 in for one but then I wake up, hehe.
I really do want a Ram though. I just don't want to get rid of my MP3 to get it.
 
MP3-Owner said:
Very Nice choice! I love the Dodge Ram!
I have thought about trading my MP3 in for one but then I wake up, hehe.
I really do want a Ram though. I just don't want to get rid of my MP3 to get it.

Thanks. :D Yeah it was a tough decision for me. I didn't want an SUV, and I always find myself needing to haul stuff around. The Protege was an excellent car, it just wasn't as versitile as the truck.
 
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