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Dave, I think I would be hot enough to Pluck, you got more will power then I do, that is why I have a 5 spd. That makes me wonder about the 6 spd. being durable or not, or maybe just manufacturing plant problems again............Bill |
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I "plucked" to the dealer and he claims that my truck has "C" status (sub firm), meaning not to worry??? He claims that it will be here as scheduled. He also claims, whether this is true or not, that it is merely a supply issue. I find it hard to believe that DC hadn't prepared for this as I've heard a lot of talk about people wanting the ETH engine (this is only available with the 6-speed). When are you comin' to California? -ddd |
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Dave, Since you are purchasing your truck in California, are the Horsepower and Torque ratings lower because of all the extra emissions stuff? What is the difference between the ETH and the 24V ISB (statistics). I transfer to Cowabunga in April, my wife will follow in May after school is out, then I am off to Okinawa in October for 7 months...............Bill |
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Dave, Just tell Dodge I will pick your truck up for you in Fenton MO. (just down the road from here) when it is ready. LOL.........Bill |
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As far as the combination ETH HO Cummins and the DEE 6-speed tranny is concerned, I am not sure that anybody knows for sure-at least I haven't found anybody yet. I believe that the California version has 245 hp and 505 lbs of torque. (It would be kind of neat if there were such a beast). As far as the specific engine differences are concerned, again, I believe that the ETH has larger plungers in the injector pump, different injectors, pistons, turbo housing, and ECM. I thought that someone even said a different head. I know that there is a new Jacob's exhaust brake coming out to accommodate the new turbo housing. The 2000's and 2001's have the upgraded brakes (2500 has the same brakes as the 3500). The bad side is that I think the 2001's will be the last Rams with the Dana's! Aren't the 3500 Quads built in Mexico? Who's going to be watching your Ram while you're in Okinawa? -ddd |
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Since I've got all this time to wait, I've been running around looking for accessories for this truck. A Dodge parts person told me that the six cutouts in the top of the bed rails are no longer there, and that the tie-downs are provided on the inside of the rails. If this is true, how are bedliners installed without interfering with the tie-downs. Sure wish I knew what I ordered. -ddd |
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| Anybody out there have one ? I think they are a myth. KCRAM said the only change to make an ETC to a ETH was a new computer. Which makes sense because the engine already makes much more HP and torque in motorhomes | |
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So far the ETH is less sited than bigfoot. The dealer was sure willing to take my money though! There is quite a bit of talk over at http://www.turbodieselregister.com/ concerning the ETH and other topics on the Cummins. -ddd |
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Dave, I don't think Dodge pickup beds would change that much from 2000 to 2001, mine still has stake pockets, one in each corner, and the tie downs are, one in each front corner in the bed floor, covered with rubber plugs, and one each in the rear corners approx. 3" up from the bed floor. I have the under rail bed liner that has rubber plugs in the Bed Liner covering the tie down points, don't get over the rail they warp to much from the sun, my does not even move from the wind when driving, the one from Dodge fits very well, I have had then on both my Dodge Rams. My wife will take care of my Ram while I am in Okinawa. I remember seeing 3500 Rams on display outside the plant in Fenton, unless they moved that production to Mexico, my 2500 was made in Mexico even though Fenton is only 1 1/2 hours away. I just got the latest Dodge magazine and it talks about the new Cummins Ram and the new R/T Durango (5.9 rocket)........Bill |
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If you learn anything new from the latest Dodge magazine, please let me know. Do you have a short bed? I think the long beds use to have two additional stake pockets in the center. Went to a different dealer this weekend, and he said that all the 2000's he had seen didn't have stake pockets. The tie downs are now on the inside of the rail and the Bed Liners have little plugs now to accommodate them. I think this sounds a little less convenient than the stake pockets. Anyway, I think that I better wait to get the truck before I start to buy all the accessories-just wanted to get some hardware in my garage. This dealer also said that the DEE (6-speed) was back off of restriction. He said that it is merely a supply issue and that DC opens little windows for ordering the DEE and then restricts it again when the supply is consumed. Hopefully that is good news for me. I am presently sitting in 'C' status (sub firm schedule). (fine 5.9) -ddd |
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