What to look out for?

joelc79 · 07-02-2009, 07:27 PM

So im in the market for another cummins. Besides the 53 block what should i look out for? I'm most likely going to be buying a x cab short bed 4X4 either 5spd or 6spd 24V or 12V. It really depends on the body if i go 12 or 24V. I'm not into doing body work or paying for it.

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Phily · 07-02-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joelc79

So im in the market for another cummins. Besides the 53 block what should i look out for? I'm most likely going to be buying a x cab short bed 4X4 either 5spd or 6spd 24V or 12V. It really depends on the body if i go 12 or 24V. I'm not into doing body work or paying for it.

That's pretty broad. It really depends on what your main concerns, goals, etc. are. If you want fuel mileage and power without modding it. Do a 01-02 HO. If you want something to mod, without putting much money into it get a 12valve. If you want something to mod balls out, 2002. If you want something that sounds good, do a 24 valve standard output. If you want to challenge yourself and buy something hard to find, do a 98 12 valve. Or better yet try and find a 2500 with a full Dana 80. If you want something you are going to off road, 94-97. I really could go on, but let's hear what you intend to do.

cmns2500 · 07-02-2009, 07:42 PM

only way you'd find a 2500 w/ a full on D80 is if it was swapped in from a tow truck, chit, the 3500 24 valves don't even get a REAL D80 right???

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Phily · 07-02-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmns2500

only way you'd find a 2500 w/ a full on D80 is if it was swapped in from a tow truck, chit, the 3500 24 valves don't even get a REAL D80 right???

The 3500's didn't a get a full D80?

Phily · 07-02-2009, 07:56 PM

The 3500's got a full Dana 80. And only the camper or plow special 2500's got a full Dana 80. And I think that was 98-99 only but I could be wrong on those years.

***Nick B*** · 07-02-2009, 07:57 PM

its called a dana 80 hybrid its not the real thing i dont know the actual difference in the two

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Phily · 07-02-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick B

its called a dana 80 hybrid its not the real thing i dont know the actual difference in the two

The Dana 80 Hybrid has Dana 70 outers.

Ford's Dana 80's were all full Dana 80's

But I don't think they ever had a Dana 80 in a 3/4 Ton either. I'm not 100% positive, Ford is kind of a gray area for me.

gododge99 · 07-02-2009, 08:16 PM

slap a code reader on the sob before you buy it make sure it has no major codes

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cmns2500 · 07-02-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Phily

The 3500's got a full Dana 80. And only the camper or plow special 2500's got a full Dana 80. And I think that was 98-99 only but I could be wrong on those years.

well, i have a camper special 02 2500, so, i have the REAL D80????

i feel a chit load better about my truck all of a sudden...

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Phily · 07-02-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cmns2500

well, i have a camper special 02 2500, so, i have the REAL D80????

i feel a chit load better about my truck all of a sudden...

Show us pics.

BTW there's nothing wrong w/ the D80 Hybrid.

Phily · 07-02-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmns2500

well, i have a camper special 02 2500, so, i have the REAL D80????

i feel a chit load better about my truck all of a sudden...

Pictures? You can't claim you think got a something rare without proof.

cmns2500 · 07-02-2009, 09:54 PM

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Pictures? You can't claim you think got a something rare without proof.

it said it on my sticker, which i lost...

what exactly do i need to take pics of???

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cmns2500 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 5,248 Thanks: 521 Thanked 136 Times in 124 Posts cmns2500's Truck Pics	only way you'd find a 2500 w/ a full on D80 is if it was swapped in from a tow truck, chit, the 3500 24 valves don't even get a REAL D80 right??? __________________ CJ's truck....CLICK HERE===>>join CF TRUCKIN' on Trukz.com 02 5 speed/stock ish... w/ a Scan Gauge II monitorin stuff... TCW3 Two Stroke lubin er up...

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Phily Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2009 Location: Andromeda Posts: 518 Thanks: 25 Thanked 44 Times in 30 Posts Phily's Truck Pics	The 3500's got a full Dana 80. And only the camper or plow special 2500's got a full Dana 80. And I think that was 98-99 only but I could be wrong on those years.

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gododge99 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor ca Posts: 1,327 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts gododge99's Truck Pics	slap a code reader on the sob before you buy it make sure it has no major codes __________________ 99 QCLB,compbox smarty stack-high impact nv4500-southbend 3600 dd-banks big brake-banks wastegate-mag hytecs-custom trac bars-bd manifold-homemade 5 in tbe 7in tip-airdog 150-rollin on 36's on the way: 64/71/14-f1 mach 5's arp's IT WORKS 60% OF THE TIME ALL THE TIME