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Thanks, pretty much confirms some other things I've picked up on these message boards. I'm sorry I didn't get involved with TownHall a long time ago. A lot of experience out there. |
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| Danzig89 what exhaust did u put on your truck and how does it sound? I would be interested in the info on the chip also..... | |
| comptime, I consulted with an exhaust expert in San Diego who told me that any of the free-flowing mufflers, like the Borla or Gibson, would not provide enough back pressure for optimum engine performance. He recommended I go with a Flowmaster. I went with the 50 series which gave me a little better tone as well as improved flow. And for the sound...like I was told by a Flowmaster tech the first time I called the company, he said it's never going to sound like a V8 more like an old straight 8, and he was right. The sound improved a little, but not anything substantial. As far as the chip, when I put bigger tires on there was a noticeable change in the operation of the vehicle. I think it messes with the transmission, most of all the shift points. I was told by Jet that by installing their performance chip it would help offset the power loss from the change in tire size. Since I tow a 25 1/2 ft travel trailer I wanted optimum towing power. It's hard to say if it's made a huge difference or not, but we'll see as time goes by. I will tell you one thing, I wish Dodge would offer a 3.92 rear end option. That, I feel, would be the ideal ratio for all applications, absent those people who want to put tires in excess of 33" on their trucks. I hope this helped. | |
| I do not know of a BD compression brake, however I currently work at a large Western Star dealership as a mechanic. I would believe that the Jacobs compression brake would be your best bet. I have rarely seen any problems with them and if there is a problem it is usually the external wiring becoming chaffed and exposing the wire thereby blowing the fuse. On the other side of the coin I have seen the engine brake completely broken in two thus resulting in pieces damaging other items in the head. But when speaking to the driver, he stated that he had just had the overhead ran at another dealership after having an injector replaced. The mechanic probably overtorqued the nuts/bolts thus causing the failure. So I would definitely recommend the Jacobs as I believe they would suit your needs fine. Jacobs makes compression brakes for Detroit Diesel, Cummins Diesel, and Caterpillar diesel heavy duty truck market. Good luck. | |
| I have a new 2000 2500quad cab s/b 4x4 diesel with auto trans and 3:54 gears and the 265/16 tires. I now have 15,000 miles on this truck and average at least 17mpg every tankfull when running empty. Most all of my driving is a combined city/ highway. Average between 10-13 towing my 26ft travel trailer. Just went to Lake Tahoe over Memorial weekend running empty and 65-75mph average mpg for whole trip was 21mpg. | |
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Kevin - thanx for the input. I like the Jacobs reputation. They've been around for some time on the big stuff and do their job quite well. On the other hand, BD was the first to offer an exhaust brake for the smaller trucks,also enjoys a good reputation, and is $200 less than the Jake. So...the coin is still in the air. Thanx again Trambitis |
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Hehe.....I believe that Detroit, Caterpillar, and Cummins diesel have a good thing going for them when they use the Jacobs (Jake Brake). Any vehicle which tows 80,000 lbs plus of product heavily relies on its exhaust brake to perform well. Like I stated, I do not know of BDs reputation. You state that BD is $200 less ? I always say you get what you pay for. I will stand behind Jacobs any day of the week. Thanks for your reply. Kevin |
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I have a Ram 1500 4x4 club cab with auto tranny and 360 v8 (5.9l) I have the 3.55 gears and avg 13-15 mpg combined city and highway I would keep the 4:10. I do not think it makes a big difference. If I had to do it again I would order the 3:92 for more pick up from the get go Relax and enjoy yhr 4:10's. Rich |
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| I have an '01 2500 with 3.54 gears and it looks like I'm going to have to try to find someone who wants to swap rear end with me. The 3.54 and the Cummins don't seem to be a very good match, especially with the 265 tires. Not enough rpms at highway speeds. | |
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I'm buying a new(2000) 1500 Ram, 4x4, quad cab. But today I figured out that the engine is a 5.2 and not a 5.9. Is the difference between them really big? Is it noticeable while driving? I don't intend to tow anything, I'll use the car to carry my motorcycle only. What you guys suggest to me? Thanx, I will pick up the truck this week! |
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