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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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new to diesels,, now i want one!!

hey guys,, i'm wantin to know what years would be the best to look for in a 24 valve, something that i can bomb fairly easily and still be drivable, anyone got any ideas on what i can do to the truck??? i'm a college student on a budget so one thing at a time,, but i still wanna take care of the frat boys in their ricer'oni's,, they think their fast
i wanna blow some nice smoke on them and then stomp em too
also wanna know if anyones tryed a kore suspension??
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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For the 24V, Second Gen--Go with the 2001.5-2002; supposively has all of the kinks worked out (plus it has 4 wheel disc brakes.) 12V 98 or 97 would probably be the best for the 12V
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Hey man I'm in your shoes too. In college and on a budget. Go for a 12v. They are by far the easiest to work on and def. BOMB out. My Has a big lift and tires and will still smoke out a ricer easy. Plus I spent way less than buying a 24v stock. Just look and see what is around, 5sp. is the best IMO for its strenth. A bit slower than an auto on thw 1/4 mile but that depends on how hard you slam the gears. Just keep an eye on the classifieds on here and other sites and you'll find a great truck.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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12 valve all the way.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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24 valve for Plug and Play power mods.

Matter of fact, you can BOMB with so much power, you'll start tearing up the drivetrain.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Nothin beats the sound of a SECOND GEN 24 valve.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by caper
Nothin beats the sound of a SECOND GEN 24 valve.
I gonna have to 2nd that motion
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 05:07 AM
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I feel you pain man, Im a poor broke college student but I just bought my 12V yesterday and im freakin lovin it!
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by caper
Nothin beats the sound of a SECOND GEN 24 valve.
(IMO) A highly timed 12v has it beat by a lot.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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I love the sound of either of those b5.9 "big C" engines because they both just keep running, and running and running, and running, and running, and running... (Energizer bunny smilie with big "C" on drum goes here)
12V or 24V, each has their own pathways of BOMBing. it don't matter, the're still so blooming reliable... They'll have you doing this.

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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Willy91
(IMO) A highly timed 12v has it beat by a lot.
How high??
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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12V have more of a big-rig sound to them-- it's quite distinct.

24V is louder, especially the HOs like mine.

24 Makes a much better street rig, as the electronics will let the truck be a lot more driveable at a given HP level. 24Vs will smoke less.

The dynamic timing of the 24V is a HUGE advantage that the 12V just can't overcome.

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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HOHN
12V have more of a big-rig sound to them-- it's quite distinct.

24V is louder, especially the HOs like mine.

24 Makes a much better street rig, as the electronics will let the truck be a lot more driveable at a given HP level. 24Vs will smoke less.

The dynamic timing of the 24V is a HUGE advantage that the 12V just can't overcome.

jh
Come on Justin... I love my 12v... And I have no good argument to counter you with on this.

This is the first time that the smoke issue has been brought up, don't get me wrong, I love a black cloud as much as the next guy, but constant smoke is BAD. And the 24v is hands down better in the smoke department. And I agree that general street manners are nicer with the 24v.

Still don't wanna go back to having all those extra valves again.
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Mcmopar
How high??
25*+ at 4000+ RPM's
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Willy91
25*+ at 4000+ RPM's

Nope

have u ever seen or heard a 12V scream at 5500 RPMS???? 4000 is old news


Now i agree with the 12V folk here, but its through biasness from my own experience...

Not sayin a 24V is a bad truck.... i just like to tinker with my ride with hand tools rather than plug in a box... and no VP44

Rick
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