Im looking for a new rig. So lets hear your guys expert opinions on the years.

I know i want a Cummins, manuel, probably 02 or older (price wise unless i can find a smoking deal) Id go with a higher gear since id be doing more long distance wanting better fuel milage etc.

Im more curious about your guys opinion betweens the 12 and 24 valve engines ive heard a lot of different stuff. Which ones are more reliable etc. Also id be looking at turning it up just a little not incrediably just enough so that if i wanted to i could make that cute girl wish shed choicen the redneck over the ricer. lol

Additionally ive been already done some looking and i keep on running into this gear ratio thing. Im looking at an 02 at the moment with a 6sp and the dealer tells me its got 3:73 in it. unfortunetly i wasnt smart enough to at the time look under the hood and check the card. So im am curious what years had what gears? because ive run into this before.

Thank you

 

Ok ive been searching but i must not be using the wrong key words because im not finding anything on 12v vs 24v so anyone know of any dicusions about that since thats had to already happen.

Thanks

 

I've got a 98 12v EXT Cab for sale!!!!!

It all depends what you want!!! If you want power and reliablity then you want a 12v, 24v's are good but more upkeep is needed with the vp and it costs a little more to upgrade.

Chris

 

Kentucky to oregon washington area is a little bit of a haul. But thanks for the reply.

 

Its all in price and condition. I'm looking for a 2nd gen 12V. They are easier and cheaper to maintain. I know problems can occur for all trucks but there is so much for electronics on the newer trucks that can become complicated-which is why I want a 12V. Don't get me wrong I've owned some newer diesel trucks and loved them and never had a single problem. Also I want something different because all I've owned are Fords.

Lately I've been lookin and a ton of people want an arm and a leg for their truck, even with a ton of miles?? I don't get it. I'll just keep lookin till I find a good deal.

 

Well Just look at my sig. Im forced to sell my baby but its got to be done.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ct=6662&cat=19

 

01.5-02 came with rear disc brakes. They also eliminated the front axle vacuum disconnect. I've never owned a 24v, but try searching for info on the "53" block. I'd still own my 12v if it had been a quadcab. Quadcab started in 98'. Not all 98'/99' are Quad. Some are Clubcab-no suicide doors. I prefer manual transmission. The small input shaft 6spd started in 99'. The 6spd was upgraded for 00'. The problem with the 12v is low mileage rigs are getting rare. It's not the engine that wears out, it's the Dodge that wears out.

 

^^^^ Ya exactly and everybody and there brother still think they are worth the price in gold. One I know of off hand is an 02 with 200000 and the guy wants 18500 OBO.....gimme a break.

 

Yeah i know trying to find one that hasnt been screwed up that they dont want an arm and a leg for is tough but there out there. Im just trying to make the most educated buy as possible.

 

One more thing to take into consideration is noise, if it matters to you, the older cummins are pretty loud

 

Oh i know there noisy sobs.

 

Good luck bosshawg on geting 18k for a 96!