I got a few questions for ya'll, Im purchasing a 93 D-350 dually, with a getrag 5-speed, n butt kickin 12 valve with 330K miles. Easy, VERY well cared for miles. The truck is in excellent shape other then the paint. What sort of things do I need to check for on it? And what free/cheap mods are available? I know about the pump, and exhaust housing on the turbo. And the KDP, but dont know much about that one. Also, does anyone know what the biggest DP available is for this truck? I would love to find a 5 incher (just to have one up on my buds with cummins') This isnt my first diesel, I already own a 7.3 IDI, but needed more power and reliability for towing, and a second vehicle. Im not going to go nuts on this, but I like a good "Hotrod Diesel" too!
Thanks in advance!

 

Welcome to DTR, CC! I'm only five miles north of Port Crane, off I-88. I'd be more than happy to help you wake the 'ol girl up, or just hang for coffe and talk shop Rip Rook has a 4'' DP for our trucks. www.sourceautomotive.biz You won't realize any benefit adding a 5'' DP...and there's hardly any room anyway. Ohh, how you're gonna love the Cummins
greg

 

No kidding! I know who ya are! Seen ya around in that white dodge of yers! She sounds AWESOME! Im always look'n for a semi when I hear ya, then I realize its a first gen Cummins! Im actually in Port Crane, over on Nowlan Rd. Thanks for the link by the way.
Shes going to be a long project, maybe. hehehe Im really kind of buying it just for a second vehicle, and towing truck, amongst other things. I love the sound of a cummins n the power, I love driving my buddys. hes got a 01 SLT laramie 6 speed 3500. I know youve seen it, ya drove by us on 12a over the summer loading up pallets one day, n taunted him with some smoke, and pipe!
Id love to join up fer a coffe er a beer er somethin. I love talkin truck, n work'n on em. My buds going to laugh when I tell em I know who drives that dodge, we talk bout it now and again. Matter of fact I went hunt'n fer ya one day after fuelin up at the fasttrack when ya got off the exit! hehehe
Thanks again Greg


JR

 

Free power: http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/more_power/Power_ve.htm

A 1st gen is kinda like a drug dealer - the first hit is free, then you have to start paying.

Greg has lots of experience messing with these pumps, he'll get you started out right.

 

Ha, that's great! I remember blowin a little smoke at that dually I was like, hey honey, I see a Cummins badge on that truck...we better salute! I have to pick and choose where I get on it, as I'm severely under-turboed right now and she won't hesitate to fog out a lane or six if I'm not careful. We'll have to get together here before too long and see what's up with that new 350 of yours I've been known to stop by the Fireside on occasion...I think you know where that it
greg

 

LOL yeah, we have both been meaning to catch up to ya. I have to be careful with the go peddle on the Ford, I got er kranked right up there with more to go, but w/o a pyro and alum. pistons im a little hesitant, But I can lay out some good ol soot when Im in the mood, which is just about daily,
I sure do know where Fireside is Maybe Thurs. or Friday night we could got have a few drinks.
Hopefully be picken up the 350 this week.

Wannadiesel: Forgot to mention I had that link, That is an AWESOME site! and it is good to know I got an experienced Cummins tinker'r right up the road from me!

 

The check is in the bank! I should be bringin er home friday morning!! hehehe I cant wait!

 

Good deal! Keep us posted!

 

hehehe just got back from Philly area (truck driver) check cleared bank, got it in hand, gunna be leav'n round an hour er so to get er. Goin down with my bud with the 24 valve. I'll get some pictures in the morn. n get em posted!! Im so giddy right now its like christmas eve when I was 8!!

 

Sweeeeet!