Mikelly Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I just bought this this evening: http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_cardetail.html?x_dealer_id=AABke&vinNum=3D7LU38C04G107218 Don't think I'll have any issues with towing anymore... HO Turbo Diesel, LOADED with a DUMP bed... Thing is AWESOME! Got out the door for $32800! Now I need to unload my truck! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 That ought to haul a BIGASS enclosed trailer and probably still get the same fuel mileage as my 1500 hauling an open trailer... congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Summit sells an awesome 4 or 5" exhaust for those things. Friend has one on his modded truck. Sounds awesome. If its too loud, turn the muffler around and it gets much quieter (The muffler is rated for diesel use). Best of all the system is extremely cheap and better than those of BullyDog, MRP...etc. Intake, exhaust, and Comp Box (without piercing the VP wire for the injector pump) should make the truck way more drivable while getting better gas milage. Probably add about 200ft lbs. of torque too. If you are going to haul anything at all though, I suggest looking into a bigger tranny cooler and maybe an add on computer to keep the temps down. As I understand it, the stock computer allows the trannies to slip the torque converter and temps skyrocket. There are a bunch of other things too. I'll give you the number of a guy out here, that could help you out (That is, of course, if you need it). Name is Adam Winslet and owns a company called Winspeed Diesel. Have you joined any diesel forums yet? Congratulations on your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Only 21k miles? That's like 2 miles in Diesel miles, cool dump bed! I guess it's time to go the blood bank and sell plasma to get some extra cash. It's either that or the sperm bank. Nice truck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I always wanted a dump bed.............Mike... I would sleep in the truck the first few nights until you get it broke in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Bless its little heart... Hey Mike, I'll trade you the Z28 for the chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Sweet truck! I am interesed in hearing about how well that bed works, how much of an option is that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I've got the same truck, '04, but without the dump bed. The 305HP is awesome but the mileage sucks compared to my '99. The '99 gets 20 to 22 and the '04 gets 14 to 17 depending on whether or not I'm pulling my cars. "04's have a 4 inch exhaust already, a 5 inch might help, but from what I've read the power tuner and other mod parts from Pittsburgh diesel is the way to fly, they can be found at http://www.dieselinjection.net check them out. I buy my cummins diesel parts from them and I have my 400 Big Cam cummins turned up to 550HP and it smokes cat's all the time, these guys have been doing cummins diesel performance for 17 years! I guess the hotrodder in me extends to just about every vehicle I have, shame on me! Shame, Shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Congrats Mike. Sweet truck. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I guess when Mike says its time to dump all over someone, he will mean it literally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 25, 2005 Author Share Posted June 25, 2005 The tilt bed option was reasonable... Go to loadhogs.com and check the kit out... $3000 installed... This guy had paid over $5800 from a vendor who marked it up apparently... So far, nice unit! Truck is getting about 21MPG so far as well! :3thumbs: A tonneau cover that locks or folds is in store! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Mike, I guess nothing beats a good DUMP!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Mike, I guess nothing beats a good DUMP!??? :lmao: Amen Bruttha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Mike you will not be dissappointed with that truck. I work at a dodge dealershop and I really have to say that those new Cummins engines are proving to be extremly reliable. Your milage is above average though for only having 20K on the clock. Most guys are seeing 14-16mpg untill they get up higher in the milage. The trannys are also holding up just fine, which is a surprize to me since it has 600ft-lbs of TQ! Not to mention those diesels really haul azz for such a big truck! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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