RAM 1500/2500/3500 Truck Thread

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by carson blocks


How fast do you cruise? I've also got the 5.7, 8 speed, 3.92s and 20s on my '16 Longhorn and was curious about this statement so I did some testing.

110km/h is ~1800-1900ish
120km/h is ~2000
130km/h is ~2100
140km/h is ~2300

I get decent economy too, I'm averaging 14.7 l/100km (dash) in mixed driving, and I don't drive for economy and cruise a little fast. I personally have no regrets getting the 3.92s. The tiny bit of fuel I'd save with 3.21s isn't a good trade-off for a gutless truck that can't tow my toyhauler. I've driven the 3.21s in rentals and it makes the truck feel like a V6 off the line IMO.

My cruising numbers are the same, just my new F150 at home and GM vans at work cruise at least 500 rpm less at any given speed. I probably would hate the 3.21 gears after having them as my last Dodge was turning 2400 rpm @ 110 kph.

[yohan4ws]

Originally posted by spike98


For the slight bump in fuel economy, you would never ever ever recoup the cost of changing it.

Also, you can only tow max with the 3.92, towing capacity is only something like 7900 with the 3.21.

You got that backwards bud, my max towing with 3.21 is ~4100lbs
3.55 max load is 5850 ...

Remember this is with V6 Pentastar in my spec...higher gear ratio, higher payload, but higher RPM's == less fuel economy.


Going from recall, I can do 120km/h under 2000rpm but it means nothing because on the slightest grade my vehicle downshifts to 7th or 6th to maintain speed ... I spend 90% of my highway time driving 7th ..

City, though, I average 12.5 L/100km .. Highway if I keep my foot out of it I can average 10.5-11, sometimes lower but haven't broken into 9's with winter gas. Will see what spring/summer have in store for me..... if I role without my camper in the bed.

https://www.fcausfleet.com/assets/do...wing.Specs.pdf

[GOnSHO]

Originally posted by GOnSHO


bought these.. $344 to my door.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2009-2016-Dod...xn&vxp=mtr

Got em, wired up(pre install) and installed, look pretty good, still need to aim them properly..

HIDs, one bulb dead.. so need to send it back, as well, flickering like crazy due to RAM variable current... so now have to order Anti flickering kit ($15)

[yohan4ws]

Quick heads up, princess auto is selling tbe hitch receiver for our trucks for $114 plus tax in this weeks flyer. I picked one up today.

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by yohan4ws
Quick heads up, princess auto is selling tbe hitch receiver for our trucks for $114 plus tax in this weeks flyer. I picked one up today.

That is the most expensive receiver in history.

[yohan4ws]

Originally posted by Darell_n


That is the most expensive receiver in history.

Care to quote an alternative then ?

UHaul selling for 129 and they're usually pretty fair priced...

I've searched around a bit more and this is the best price I've found so ... feel free to chime in .



https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ch/A-p8672289e

[GOnSHO]

Just bought a brand new Carven exhaust for my 5.7!

https://youtu.be/M9v3tVkaJFA?t=2m31s


Muflex DOD18M (magnaflow) for sale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnviBj_qAHg

[redevil]

Got some towing mirrors for the new 28ft travel trailer I'll be towing this camping season.


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[Tarrantula]

Just bought an 02 Ram 1500 - 5.9L - Can someone recommend a shop for all my regular maintenance? I need to do the plugs,cap,wires asap.

Also any recommendations to get a little power out of it? Seems a bit sluggish in general.

[spike98]

Originally posted by redevil
Got some towing mirrors for the new 28ft travel trailer I'll be towing this camping season.


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Those are pretty slick...make model #?

[carson blocks]

I bought the identical set of mirrors off Amazon (sorry, don't recall the model #). They can be a bit of a PITA to get off. When it was subzero, I tried to take them off and broke one. They're good for the price though, as long as you're careful.

[redevil]

Originally posted by spike98


Those are pretty slick...make model #?

From Amazon, was going to buy the WadeStar blindspot mirrors but thought these might be better for towing.


Fit System 80710

[Clever]

Originally posted by Tarrantula
Just bought an 02 Ram 1500 - 5.9L - Can someone recommend a shop for all my regular maintenance? I need to do the plugs,cap,wires asap.

Also any recommendations to get a little power out of it? Seems a bit sluggish in general.

I used to go to Broken Axle with stuff I cannot do myself and will probably use them once my warranty expires.

[Tarrantula]

Anyone have a superchips 3715 they are willing to part with? or a 3815 by chance?

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by Tarrantula
Anyone have a superchips 3715 they are willing to part with? or a 3815 by chance?

I do, or a Diablo predator, or both. Let me check the shop tonight.

[Tarrantula]

Keep me posted please

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by Tarrantula
Keep me posted please

My 3815 SC is gone. I still have my Diablo U7137X for 03-10 Rams which was far better than the Superchips on 3rd gen trucks. It's yours for a case of Red Stripe. (it shouldn't be married but can confirm on your truck)

[spike98]

Originally posted by Darell_n


My 3815 SC is gone. I still have my Diablo U7137X for 03-10 Rams which was far better than the Superchips on 3rd gen trucks. It's yours for a case of Red Stripe. (it shouldn't be married but can confirm on your truck)

Jesus, got anything for a'14 hemi? lol

I am torn between the SC and Diablo...recommendations?

[Tarrantula]

Shoot - out by a year I havea 2002. thanks anyways!

[Darell_n]

Diablo all the way. I have a '14 as well so I wouldn't be selling a tuner for that. I seen on FB yesterday that HPTuners is now good to go for the 8-speed tuning. First to market.