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DOH! Mods just got owned lolz~

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Probably the same Mod that deleted my drum of racing fuel out of the race parts section, but leaves the other drum of race fuel in the race section. That guy is getting on my nerves to the point I might just call it a day on this sight....The fricken BS from these guys WHO DON'T RACE ANYTHING is unreal!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner....it does get old....lol Like the Happy Birthdays.....C'mon guys get a life

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04.5 2500 Cummins.....230k on the clock...rust free VA truck. I want to thank member VanishPt for checking it out for me. I bought it on his recommendation after he met with the owner. Just as descibed and the former owner even drove 4 hrs to get it within 2 for me I can hardly wait for next season. ...it will be my daily driver though

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This is my daily driver and let me tell you it gets a little old. I put about 200 miles a day on it and it does good but it will wear your butt out. Congrats on the truck by the way .

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What is the differences in the 2004.5 and the non 2004.5? I had a 1998.5 , it was a 24 valve with EFI instead of the 12 valve motor with standard injection, I loved that truck but needed a long bed and moved to Oregon where I really needed a 4 WHD so I bought a 2006 3500 4 WHD single wheel four door with the automatic, it rocks towing and non towing. It is my daily driver now. Is your motor the high output or ths standard motor? I have been told by several people I trust that the 2003 and 2004 get better mileage than the 2006 do I have a freind that had a 2005 4WHD 3500 dually with the automatic that towed his race car trailer, enclosed 24 Ft Pace Shadow and he had a 12.5 camper on it usually, I couldn't outrun him on the hills here in Oregon with my truck and same trailer with no camper on my truck It is really fun passing the other brands, especially the V10, on the hills

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What is the differences in the 2004.5 and the non 2004.5? I had a 1998.5 , it was a 24 valve with EFI instead of the 12 valve motor with standard injection, I loved that truck but needed a long bed and moved to Oregon where I really needed a 4 WHD so I bought a 2006 3500 4 WHD single wheel four door with the automatic, it rocks towing and non towing. It is my daily driver now. Is your motor the high output or ths standard motor? I have been told by several people I trust that the 2003 and 2004 get better mileage than the 2006 do I have a freind that had a 2005 4WHD 3500 dually with the automatic that towed his race car trailer, enclosed 24 Ft Pace Shadow and he had a 12.5 camper on it usually, I couldn't outrun him on the hills here in Oregon with my truck and same trailer with no camper on my truck It is really fun passing the other brands, especially the V10, on the hills

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2003-2004 don't have the pre shot of fuel which I think were done to aid in quieting the engine down on later 05+ hence the reason for better fuel mileage.

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This one has had the pump relocated in the tank I believe...atleast thats what the former owner said

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What is the differences in the 2004.5 and the non 2004.5? I had a 1998.5 , it was a 24 valve with EFI instead of the 12 valve motor with standard injection, I loved that truck but needed a long bed and moved to Oregon where I really needed a 4 WHD so I bought a 2006 3500 4 WHD single wheel four door with the automatic, it rocks towing and non towing. It is my daily driver now. Is your motor the high output or ths standard motor? I have been told by several people I trust that the 2003 and 2004 get better mileage than the 2006 do I have a freind that had a 2005 4WHD 3500 dually with the automatic that towed his race car trailer, enclosed 24 Ft Pace Shadow and he had a 12.5 camper on it usually, I couldn't outrun him on the hills here in Oregon with my truck and same trailer with no camper on my truck It is really fun passing the other brands, especially the V10, on the hills

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2003-2004 don't have the pre shot of fuel which I think were done to aid in quieting the engine down on later 05+ hence the reason for better fuel mileage.

4.5s have an external fuel pump and 05+ are in tank I believe.

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the 03-04 HO were 305 hp and 555 of torque and were not 50 state legal because they did not come with a cat.you could only get a Super Output truck in calaforna.the 03-04 Ho trucks did not have the thired injection event. on the 04.5 to 07 5.9 the thired injection event was to keep the cat hot enough to help burn off the soot.thats why the 03-04 got the best fuel milage of the 03-07 5.9 trucks.04.5 was the frist year the ctd was 50 state legal and cam with 325 hp and 600 torque.in 05 they raised the numbers to 325/610

great looking truck you got. hope it serves you well. here is a pic of my daily driver/ tow truck. its a 07 6.7 with a few mods. mopar65

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Now Cab, my V-10 pulled as well uphill as my (stock) CTD (towing the same camper)- it just did it at 7.5 mpg instead of 13.


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Hey Eric,

You got a place picked out for your Pug to ride???

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Now Cab, my V-10 pulled as well uphill as my (stock) CTD (towing the same camper)- it just did it at 7.5 mpg instead of 13.


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I had the exact same experience. I have a 98 24valve now.I put bigger injectors, exhaust and a quadzilla box in it, now it blows the V10 away. AND it still gets 13mpg, even towing an almost 15,000lb trailer!

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I had the exact same experience. I have a 98 24valve now.I put bigger injectors, exhaust and a quadzilla box in it, now it blows the V10 away. AND it still gets 13mpg, even towing an almost 15,000lb trailer!

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Hmmmm... maybe I need to look into a box for mine.
I've heard if I don't go too crazy with it mileage (and power [Tim Taylor voice] Ohhohhohh, more power... [/Tim Taylor voice] ) will increase but if I get too wild with it, it will puke the trans.


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I had the exact same experience. I have a 98 24valve now.I put bigger injectors, exhaust and a quadzilla box in it, now it blows the V10 away. AND it still gets 13mpg, even towing an almost 15,000lb trailer!

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Hmmmm... maybe I need to look into a box for mine.
I've heard if I don't go too crazy with it mileage (and power [Tim Taylor voice] Ohhohhohh, more power... [/Tim Taylor voice] ) will increase but if I get too wild with it, it will puke the trans.


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The 48RE trans (03.5 to 07) will take a "little" abuse from mods. The 47RE or older RH for that matter, were a HUGE weak link. I smoked two stock torque converter in my 01 with a basic Edge EZ chip. I had a spare 47RE that I put $1400 into (triple disc converter, all new bearings and thrust washers, new input shaft, valve body kit, clutches/steels). I have 80k on that trans and it will hold my power level just fine....matter of fact I ended up putting some bigger injectors in it and that increased my mpg. The BIGGEST issue with these trucks are they are waayyy detuned in stock form so that the drivetrain will survive. Many people spend the $400-$600 for the "instant" hp/torque upgrade of a downloader that takes 5 minutes to install, but won't go the extra mile to insure that the trans has also been upgraded. That's a big reason that the transmissions got such a bad rap in these trucks.

....I'm waiting for someone that will make a stand alone trans controller for the 68RFE (six speed behind the 6.7 engine) so that I can look at sticking one in my 01.

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I've been told that if I do put a tuner on mine, as long as I stay around 100-125 hp the trans will be fine. True?
(Sorry to derail your thread, Eric, but with knowledgeable people chiming in I just have to ask. )


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I had the exact same experience. I have a 98 24valve now.I put bigger injectors, exhaust and a quadzilla box in it, now it blows the V10 away. AND it still gets 13mpg, even towing an almost 15,000lb trailer!

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Hmmmm... maybe I need to look into a box for mine.
I've heard if I don't go too crazy with it mileage (and power [Tim Taylor voice] Ohhohhohh, more power... [/Tim Taylor voice] ) will increase but if I get too wild with it, it will puke the trans.


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The 48RE trans (03.5 to 07) will take a "little" abuse from mods. The 47RE or older RH for that matter, were a HUGE weak link. I smoked two stock torque converter in my 01 with a basic Edge EZ chip. I had a spare 47RE that I put $1400 into (triple disc converter, all new bearings and thrust washers, new input shaft, valve body kit, clutches/steels). I have 80k on that trans and it will hold my power level just fine....matter of fact I ended up putting some bigger injectors in it and that increased my mpg. The BIGGEST issue with these trucks are they are waayyy detuned in stock form so that the drivetrain will survive. Many people spend the $400-$600 for the "instant" hp/torque upgrade of a downloader that takes 5 minutes to install, but won't go the extra mile to insure that the trans has also been upgraded. That's a big reason that the transmissions got such a bad rap in these trucks.

....I'm waiting for someone that will make a stand alone trans controller for the 68RFE (six speed behind the 6.7 engine) so that I can look at sticking one in my 01.

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I've been told that if I do put a tuner on mine, as long as I stay around 100-125 hp the trans will be fine. True?
(Sorry to derail your thread, Eric, but with knowledgeable people chiming in I just have to ask. )


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....and I can't believe that we've had to chat about diesel krap for two days and still no report on how this "alleged" new truck pulls a trailer. I'd think if he had REALLY bought a truck we'd heard something by now.

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We had snow over the weekend J... ...although I did use it to move the trailer after doing the multi car shuffle in my driveway. Hope if the weather holds out to go to Farmington NC for a race on Thanksgiving

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I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't want to drive my 01 CTD truck as a daily driver around here Eric. My dentist would get even more visits to replace fillings it jarred out. Maybe the newer body style rides better.

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I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't want to drive my 01 CTD truck as a daily driver around here Eric. My dentist would get even more visits to replace fillings it jarred out. Maybe the newer body style rides better.

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They are fun trucks but really hard on the old body parts, Not the truck but mine. That is why I got mine for sale now. Can't afford to have the big dude to just pull a trailer and then sit.

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That's too funny prostock.... I quit racing in 08 and have only been logging 3k a year on my 01. Luckily I'm watching the empty house next door for my neighbor and it lives in his garage.

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i just test drove a trade in at the dealer..
super clean 04 4x4 longbed 4dr auto..CTD
Truck is perfect for me..
however..it had a Vibration..i could feel it in the wheel,floor and gas pedal..
at aroung 1200rpm..
i drove the truck..and it was most noticeable at a steady 60mph...
Felt like ("do you remember those wind up toys with the spinning disc inside to propel it?" when those bearings would go bad and it would vibrate/harmonics..and it wouldnt work anymore?)
thats the kind of vibration..felt like it was pulling the truck down..

Maybe trq converter? or trans? they put it in the service dept..I hope the salesman keeps me informed..I really like the truck otherwise.

sorry Eric for highjacking..
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Maybe a broken crank at the harmonic balancer? I have a buddy that had an 04 do that to him, twice!

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i just test drove a trade in at the dealer..
super clean 04 4x4 longbed 4dr auto..CTD
Truck is perfect for me..
however..it had a Vibration..i could feel it in the wheel,floor and gas pedal..
at aroung 1200rpm..
i drove the truck..and it was most noticeable at a steady 60mph...
Felt like ("do you remember those wind up toys with the spinning disc inside to propel it?" when those bearings would go bad and it would vibrate/harmonics..and it wouldnt work anymore?)
thats the kind of vibration..felt like it was pulling the truck down..

Maybe trq converter? or trans? they put it in the service dept..I hope the salesman keeps me informed..I really like the truck otherwise.

sorry Eric for highjacking..
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Just put a new belt on it today and got rid of the annoying sqeaking sound.. Going to have to put some nerf bars on it so Heather can get in and out Look's like it could use front pads ...they are close...and it will get an oil change and fuel filter on Friday...

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I put the nerf bars on mine too. Makes it easier to get in and out of.

Get fleetguard filters!

Make sure you get a can of diesel so you can fill the filter housing, if yours is like my 2001. It will be a [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] to start after changing the filter.

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i just test drove a trade in at the dealer..
super clean 04 4x4 longbed 4dr auto..CTD
Truck is perfect for me..
however..it had a Vibration..i could feel it in the wheel,floor and gas pedal..
at aroung 1200rpm..
i drove the truck..and it was most noticeable at a steady 60mph...
Felt like ("do you remember those wind up toys with the spinning disc inside to propel it?" when those bearings would go bad and it would vibrate/harmonics..and it wouldnt work anymore?)
thats the kind of vibration..felt like it was pulling the truck down..

Maybe trq converter? or trans? they put it in the service dept..I hope the salesman keeps me informed..I really like the truck otherwise.

sorry Eric for highjacking..
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If the vibration was only when it was moving could have been a bad u-joint. Know of a few this happened too and they feared the worst only to find a simple fix.

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ok brought truck home for the night..
the mopar technician said it had a performance programmer that was removed..and the fuel pressure was set up way too high..and timing was 26* retarded..?
he said he reset it back to stock...the noise/vibration is less noticable..but still there.
it does need front u joints but i dont think this is the issue...it makes the same vibration at lower speeds as it does at higher speeds and seems to be throttle imput related..? feels like a hydrolic pump vibration...like power steering.the power steering is fine..but maybe its trans pump or high trans fluid/pump pressure?

You guys that tow...Do you use the Tow/Haul setting? what the heck does that actually do.. Other than kick the truck out of overdrive..?
you can't actually tow on the highway with it on do you? it leaves the rpms way up crazy high..i cant imagine towing long distance this way...what gives?

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