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| Be careful bumping up the HP and Torque on the Cummins. The diesels have been de-tuned to keep the transmition alive. The ETH is reportedly going to come out first only on the manual because the current Auto can't handle the additional power and torque. The rumors are that Dodge will get the new Allison automatic (sharing it with GM), which is an excellent automatic that will allow much more power/torque output from the Cummins. So if you change the computer chip to increase output, you might be jeopardizing your tranny. | |
| Zach II Which trans did u get? (auto or man) and which rear end(3.54 or 4.10). | |
| The Uprate computer chip can be had at Cummins Dealers/i.e. Cal Cummins Pacific/ not Dodge dealers. The uprate will cost you anywhere from $795-$970 depending on the dealers markup. The dealer cost is $540. I read the actual Cummins Factory Bullitin at Cal Pacific 2 weeks ago and got to the last page which was the cost breakdown page...wasn't suppose to see that one. They will only sell it to Diesel owners with "MANUAL" Trans.....No Auto-Trans. | |
| My third transmission is held up at New Venture Gear! Dodge has recalled all 6 speeds, and put a stop on new orders. After my 3 gearboxes in 3.5 weeks I say go with the 5 speed. My info comes from the service manager Roger Williams Dodge in Weatherford TX. | |
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Its interesting to read of all the problems and solutions you folks have had. I am in the process of exploring the idea of a new Dodge pickup an I would appreciate any items to consider, even the Farm Bureau rebate an any other aftermarket comments that you have encountered. Thanks .......... |
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| comptime: 5 Speed HD & 3:54's, breakin going well Man whata Rig!! | |
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If Dodge is recalling all 6-speeds what is the TSB # ??? And there are no orders being taken because DC has exceeded their build capacity for model year 2000 due to CAFE regulations,which run from 1/1/99 to 12/31/2000, and not by the typical build of model years,Aug-July. DC will probably start allowing orders sometime around the 2nd-3rd week in December.At that time you will be ordering "Model year 2001 Trucks" this is the only way they can build trucks and not pay a stiff fine to "Uncle Sam". |
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| Tommorrow will be 9 weeks since I ordered my 2500. It still shows BX. In investigating the person at the 800 number says all 2500's are on hold. He checked with some folks but couldn't find out why. I asked if it might be because of the Goverment CAB or mileage requirement, that maybe 2500's won't be built until the first of the year he said "no". That 2500's are not included in that, only 1500's. Has anybody else heard that 2500's are on hold. He said it was no specific component. .... Rich | |
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I have been driving my new 2500 4x4 Cummins since Thursday. Wow, is it fun to drive. I even had a neighborhood kid stop me just to say "You have a cool Dodge Mister". And the best part is the first tank got me 18 mpg's(my calculations), 17.2 by the computer. Keep on truckin! |
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Sounds like it might be doomsday for your truck BX as you know, just means the truck has been accepted as an order. If you don't have a vin# and not in D1 status you might not be getting a Y2k truck. I went 10 weeks before they built my truck, and then 1 week for delivery to the dealer.(Y2k-2500/QC/Cummins/SLT+/6-spd/Sport/4X2) Your case seems to be the same as a few others, what did you order on your truck ?? Has the dealer stepped in to try and help ?? |
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