chrismez

Just bought a 2003 Ram Diesel (Cal-Version 235 HP,460 Tourqe). Banks has the exhaust system available with the Dyna-Flow muffler. What kind of power increase will I see? Also, I was thinking about puting a K&N air filter on but was told those filters has oil in them which will stick to the turbo blades. Anyone know for sure? Thanks

dodgeman01

#1 Anything Banks is too $$$$.
#2 Rumor has it that if Dodge finds out you had a K&N filter on your truck they will VOID your warr.
#3 straight pipe the sucker.

DM01

Battering Ram

You will not any increase of power with a drop in air filter or an Exhaust... I suggest you do some reading of past threads on this site about Power and the Diesel. I would not recomend Banks... I had an entire Banks Powerpack that I completely ripped off my truck. If you want specifics EDGE make a coputer box that makes 70hp at the rear wheels right now. TST will soon have a box out that makes 140hp at the rear wheels. These are plug-n-play boxes that take no time to install. I would also suggest an air intake over a drop in air filter. The Scotty air intake is my suggestion. It will be available soon.

BigBlue

[quote author=dodgeman01 link=board=7;threadid=13273;start=0#124929 date=1049684230]<br>#1 Anything Banks is too $$$$.<br>#2 Rumor has it that if Dodge finds out you had a K&amp;N filter on your truck they will VOID your warr.<br>#3 straight pipe the sucker.<br> <br>DM01<br>[/quote]<br><br>What he said.

chrismez

Thanks guys, I cancelled my order. I noticed that my stock exhaust seems to be 4' in diameter. I guess i could put a high performance muffler on myself and save a few hundred bucks. Whats the best oil and grade to use? I was thinking of going synthetic.....Thanks for your help

John_P

chrismez:<br><br>Welcome to the website!!<br><br>You did the right thing by cancelling the Banks order!<br>I agree with what all the other members have already<br>told you about their products,......$$$$$$$$!!!<br><br>You may want to try your local NAPA dealer for a<br>muffler. Walker makes two performance mufflers for<br>the diesels (#21471 4&quot; inlet, 4&quot; outlet and a #21468<br>31/2&quot; inlet, 3 1/2&quot; outlet). I have run the 21471 on<br>my 96' and it sounded good. My son has a 2001 24<br>valve with the same muffler and it sounds even better<br>on his truck. You can purchase them for around $90.00.<br><br>As far as oil,........well that is a &quot;personal preference&quot;<br>thing. As new as your truck is I would wait awhile before<br>putting in the synthetic oil. I run the Delo 400 (15W40)<br>in my 96' and in my newer 2002 24 valve. I have also<br>run Shell Rotella T (15W40) with no problems. The Delo<br>400 does better on the &quot;four ball wear test&quot; than Rotella<br>or the Valvoline/Cummins Premium Blue 15W40. FYI, my<br>96' Dodge CTD has almost 196,000 miles it and I run the<br>truck very hard with alot of H.P.and torque.<br><br>Hope this has helped you some.<br><br>-------<br>John_P

chrismez

Thanks for the reply. Did you notice any difference in performane with the new muffler. Can I buy the oil at napa? Thanks

PourinDiesel

I also use Delo 400.<br>But, you cant go wrong with Rotella or Cummins/Valvoline Premium blue 15w40.<br><br>I do think in the 03's case that a higher flow air filter will benefit you somewhat, I would advise an AFE air filter or the bullydog setup (which is available now).<br><br>The Edge EZ box for the 03 seems to be working well and adds about 70hp at the ground.<br>This should wakeup your California 03 alot!!<br>Edge has a Comp version coming soon for the 03.<br><br>Good luck with your truck!<br><br>--Justin<br><br>

John_P

chrismez:<br><br>I saw absolutely NO INCREASE in H.P. or torque on the<br>dyno after the muffler install! Banks claims their 4&quot;<br>exhaust will give 10-15 H.P. but I would have to see<br>that to believe it!<br><br>Yes, you can purchase all those oils at NAPA.<br><br>-------<br>John_P

Hired Gun

Dont buy a muffler. Let it sound like a Cummins should.

70DUSTER

Hey John P,<br><br>Do you run the stock exhaust on your 96 with the Walker 21471?? I guess I was asking if someone had stolen your Converter??<br><br>Does the muffler sound better than stock??<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Mike<br>

chrismez

Guys, thanks for all the help. I think I will leave my truck as is for now. Anyone know anybody selling the RB1 navigation system for a reasonable price? Thanks

VinDiesel

BTW,<br>you can also buy those oils at Wal-Mart, if you have one, and save a little more $$.

John_P

70DUSTER:<br><br>No, I don't have the &quot;stock&quot; exhaust on my 96' anymore.<br>I purchased a &quot;Diesel Dynamics&quot; full 4&quot; system almost<br>three years ago. I did run the Walker #21471 for awhile<br>and liked it alot, but at the end of last summer decided<br>to try going &quot;straight piped&quot; for awhile! Another DTR<br>member (bullthisl) convinced me to do this at a Diesel<br>Rally we attended together. So far, I like it, although<br>at certain speeds (90 MPH+ ) it can get a little<br>loud!! And,......I also removed the converter when <br>I installed the 4&quot; exhaust. Mine was REALLY plugged<br>bad! It looked there was &quot;Kingsford Charcoal Briquets&quot;<br>inside that thing!! <br><br>The Walker 21471 sounded alot better than the stock <br>muffler. <br><br>--------<br>John_P