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#51 of 198 Hemi, RPMs, and no redline by appellateatty Jan 26, 2005 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Nov 08, 2004 2:38 pm) I'm hoping the member named "dustyk" will read this post. I'm brand new to this forum today (1/26/05), and thought I'd shoot you a quick question because you seem very knowledgeable about Dodge trucks. I have a 2004 Ram 1500 2WD, with the Hemi engine and "sport" package. There's no redline on the tachometer, though ... it goes up to 7,000 or so rpm (I don't know for sure, since I'm typing this at my work desk). Going up a hill, or merging into freeway traffic, I often drop the automatic transmission from "D" to "2" for the extra rpms. I'm curious, however, about how high I can safely rev it, in the absence of the redline indicator. 5,000? 6,000? Unless I go up above 3000 or 3500, I seem to recall, I'm not really going to reach freeway speeds ... thereby lessening the utility of dropping it into 2nd in the first place. In your experience, what's the reasonably highest rpm that won't thrash the engine? Thanks in advance. Regards, Joe Replies to this message: dustyk (Jan 27, 2005 4:25 pm)
#52 of 198 Hemi, RPMs, and no redline by iowabigguy Jan 26, 2005 (10:16 pm)
The engine controller will cut the engine power to prevent your over reving the motor. I believe the max rpms is 5,800. Rick
#53 of 198 Re: Hemi, RPMs, and no redline [appellateatty] by dustyk Jan 27, 2005 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: appellateatty (Jan 26, 2005 6:31 pm) Iowa is correct. There's a rev limiter on all new cars and trucks. I don't know what the rev limiter is set at on your Hemi. The theoretical maximum RPM on that Hemi motor is likely not much more than the 5800 Iowa stated, although I would've guessed it a little higher.   Mopar motors have a long and distinct history of staying together when the RPMs are up. I hope that the tradition is still vibrant at Chrysler nowadays. But since the 5.7 Hemi is being used in some prototype high horsepower versions, I suspect the Hemi is tolerant of higher than 6500 RPM and still staying together.   I know of one 4.7 (287) motor that has 80K on it and has been thoroughly trashed. The motor still sounds like it was new.   Welcome to the forum!   Best regards, Dusty
#54 of 198 Bit the bullet earlier than planned by tfuder Feb 07, 2005 (7:08 am)
I introduced myself on the board last year, with my '94 standard cab, short bed, 5.9L customized Ram. At the time, I said I'd get it a paint job and try to run it for anothe 50K miles befor upgrading to an '04 or '05 quad cab.   Well, so much for plans. I still have my '94 (although it's up for sale), but I was made an offer I could no refuse on a family member's 2002 Quad Cab (5.9L V8, light silver, slate cloth interior, SLT Plus trim level, 4x4, Sport package, aftermarket sunroof, 17" wheels, towing package). It had 15K miles on it, and I paid $15K for it.   I parked it next to my '94, and it's like father and son - it is SOOOO much bigger than my old truck. I sit much higher, and although it was 'too big' for my relative, it fits me like a glove. I've only had it for about a week, and could not be happier.   Even better, I get about 1mpg better gas mileage, both in town and on the road than I did with my '94 - I'll assume it's because of advances in engine technology and aerodynamics - because it should, theoretically be getting *less* mileage, as it's a 4x4 and heavier.   The engine is the same power as my old truck, but much, much quieter (since the '94 had flowmaster with dual exhaust on it, and this one is stock).   Anyway, enough gushing for now. Welcome, newcomers to the board. I hope I won't need to pester dustyk for any help with the 'new' truck, either!   Todd
#55 of 198 Opinions on a 98 Quad Cab by mgilliam Feb 21, 2005 (6:07 pm)
We are looking at buying a 98 Ram 1500 Sport Quad cab with 106,000 Power everything. What is some of your comments about it. Have you had good look. Anything we need to watch out for. I am really looking forward to this truck. Replies to this message: dmuecke (Jun 23, 2006 5:47 am)
#56 of 198 94 dodge ram idiot light by emil Feb 22, 2005 (10:25 am)
how do I turn off the maintenance required light using simple tools Replies to this message: lukeduke3 (Apr 09, 2005 11:11 am) shoup (Jun 17, 2005 11:19 am)
#57 of 198 Hello Gang! by myram Mar 29, 2005 (11:20 am)
My name is Allen, Columbus, Ohio, and have a 2004 RAM 1500, 4x4, HEMI, Quad Cab. It is great! I hope to do some performance upgrades to it after it is broken in. Hope to pick up ideas in this group.
#58 of 198 Re: 94 dodge ram idiot light [emil] by lukeduke3 Apr 09, 2005 (11:11 am)
Replying to: emil (Feb 22, 2005 10:25 am) simple... just get a 10 mm socket or wrench. disconnect and reconnect your battery cable. as for "permanantly turning it off", well a small piece of black tape always works for me.        best regards,     - luke duke Replies to this message: shoup (Jun 17, 2005 11:19 am)
#59 of 198 pesky spark plugs...... by blue78669 Apr 10, 2005 (4:50 pm)
hi, im bob, i have a 94 dodge ram 1500 pickup and a 2001 quad cab,im changing the spark plugs right now, but im having trouble getting the leads off , ive already pulled 1 wire apart any one got any idies...thanks bob. Replies to this message: blue78669 (Apr 20, 2005 1:31 pm)
#60 of 198 Re: pesky spark plugs...... [blue78669] by blue78669 Apr 20, 2005 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: blue78669 (Apr 10, 2005 4:50 pm) well i figured it out. hi bob again my problem was with #5 spark plug wire ,take of the air filter caseing, then get a screw driver between the heat sheild and the plug boot, lever up with the screwdirver and pop off it comes.

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