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Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 23, 2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By NMCTD

Thats just because thats all they carry in that...

Thats just because thats all they carry in that size, doesn't mean more aren't available.
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 23, 2008, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By NMCTD

If your looking for another set of 255/85 there...

If your looking for another set of 255/85 there are other makers of them out there, Toyo, Dunlop, Maxxis and Big O are a few of them, the Toyo M55's even come in an "E" rating unlike all the others,...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 23, 2008, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By NMCTD

Amsoil and Castrol are a light honey color, Royal...

Amsoil and Castrol are a light honey color, Royal Purple is purple (go figure), Redline is supposed to have a compatible oil, but I don't know what color it is.

That being said I would either run...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 19, 2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
Posted By NMCTD

if your tranny has been rebuilt it may have brass...

if your tranny has been rebuilt it may have brass syncro's and there are alot more optins, but in a stock nv4500 they have carbon fiber syncro's and I would only run a specific nv4500 oil in it.
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Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 19, 2008, 02:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By NMCTD

Have you ever heard the joke about the computer...

Have you ever heard the joke about the computer connector under the steering wheel? Most say the dealer plugs it into the cash register!!!


yeah just keep checking, or if you know someone who...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 18, 2008, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,760
Posted By NMCTD

Yup.... BHAF, pretty good mod for the dollar, had...

Yup.... BHAF, pretty good mod for the dollar, had mine on for about 4 years and atleast 50k miles on the same filter. Picked it up at a fleet shop for $38.
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 18, 2008, 04:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By NMCTD

Just take the truck to the dealer, they can input...

Just take the truck to the dealer, they can input the new tire size into the computer and your good to go, cost should be minimal $50-$60 and only take 20-30 mins.
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 17, 2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By NMCTD

Actually 94-97 use gears, 98 and up (including 98...

Actually 94-97 use gears, 98 and up (including 98 12 valves) need to be re-programed
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 16, 2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By NMCTD

with the 12 valve motors the lower the rpm the...

with the 12 valve motors the lower the rpm the better the mpg down to about 1500 rpm.

Biggest thing that will help your mpg is reset the pump timing to about 15-16 degrees, other than that its all...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 14, 2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By NMCTD

Not designed for that much The stock clutch...

Not designed for that much

The stock clutch is only good up to about 280hp, you should be around 375 or more hp
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 13, 2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,400
Posted By NMCTD

Although I don't reccommend it on the stock...

Although I don't reccommend it on the stock charger 350+ is pretty easy to get out of these trucks without spending hardly any money, and keeping a small charger is where the bigger torque numbers...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 12, 2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,400
Posted By NMCTD

YUP... They didn't have the optical pickup...

YUP...

They didn't have the optical pickup working at our dyno day, and I'm pretty sure my tach is a little off so I can't say exact numbers, but between 2 runs it dyno'd over 350hp between...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 12, 2008, 04:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,400
Posted By NMCTD

I've been puting around 900ft lbs to a HD organic...

I've been puting around 900ft lbs to a HD organic 12.25" Valair (NMU70119-01) for over 25,000 miles without any problems what so ever, and a buddy of mine has about the same or more on a 12.25"...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Oct 29, 2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,167
Posted By NMCTD

Different... IIRC these are the sizes ...

Different...

IIRC these are the sizes
160hp = 5x.0900
175/180hp = 5x.0950
215hp = 5x.0105
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Oct 28, 2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By NMCTD

The 03 bars use rubber, but you could change the...

The 03 bars use rubber, but you could change the bushings to poly after the rubber ones wear, I have about 50k on mine at this point and no signs of wear yet.

If you need the adjustability then I...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
Oct 28, 2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,916
Posted By NMCTD

I get Moog from either autozone or checker auto...

I get Moog from either autozone or checker auto which ever is cheaper
Forum: 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
Oct 28, 2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,293
Posted By NMCTD

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/00_steer_specs.html

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/00_steer_specs.html
Forum: 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
Oct 28, 2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 63,779
Posted By NMCTD

Below is just about every possible cause of...

Below is just about every possible cause of sloppy steering, and alot of it applies to "death wobble" also, altough DW is really an alignment issue some of this can aggrivate it. Go through all of...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Oct 28, 2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By NMCTD

If I were in your shoes (depending on funds) I...

If I were in your shoes (depending on funds) I would call http://www.standardtransmission.com/ and either order a reman tranny OR order a new 5th gear, updated nut, and 5th gear tools. Then GREEN...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Oct 20, 2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By NMCTD

Last time I asked Rip at...

Last time I asked Rip at http://www.sourceautomotive.biz/index.php he said he would swap in a n HX40 DP for $50
Forum: 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
Oct 20, 2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,767
Posted By NMCTD

I don't know if your going to do the work or take...

I don't know if your going to do the work or take it to a shop, but here is a steering repair guide I wrote up awhile back, and even if your taking it to the shop there's a bunch of links to good...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Oct 20, 2008, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,569
Posted By NMCTD

I personnally wouldn't buy an ebay plate, because...

I personnally wouldn't buy an ebay plate, because you have know way of knowing if the profile is correct.

As for the 4 or 5 having more on top, we all know with diesels, more fuel = more power,...
Forum: 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Oct 20, 2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,336
Posted By NMCTD

You might want to pull the tranny out before you...

You might want to pull the tranny out before you make your decision....


Usually when 5th gear fails the nut slips off and and the tranny free wheels, in 5th. Your problem sounds like your...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
Oct 20, 2008, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By NMCTD

Give this a shot ...

Give this a shot http://www.partshotlines.com/default.aspx

good luck... Josh
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Oct 19, 2008, 03:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,569
Posted By NMCTD

#4 should be pretty good, I haven't ever run one...

#4 should be pretty good, I haven't ever run one personally since I have a 215hp motor, but the #4 in your truck is supposed to be similar in power to a #10 in my truck (I think) and I really like...
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