98.5-02 or 03+ common rail? - Page 4

SmokinTheHippies · 07-21-2008, 12:52 PM

wow. daddy likey that 2nd gen. for 10 k thats pretty slick. the only thing left to do on that it sounds like is a set of injectors and then put a good clutch on it. i like my 2nd gen but if a CR came along i'd jump on it. the interiors are nicer. and it seems like there is alot more aftermarket support. not only in performance but also in exterior mods. but look at it this way. you can jump in at about half your original budget, with most of the mods already done that you talked bout. that seems like a really good option. i would go check it out.

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Mud Guppy · 07-21-2008, 12:54 PM

oh yes, dying. not meaning just after market, but most of the second gens are in poor shape now a days. But seeing as he was in to the mods, ask him what all he has done to it etc.

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stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 08:24 AM

alright, im bummed a little. this truck is mostly stock. it only has exhaust and a fass. it does have a nice 4" lift (no spacers, just springs) with wheels and tires as you can see. this truck is almost immaculate. paint and body is wonderful, along with the interior. BUT it has a D@#$ed cracked 53 block that has been patched. he said he would give it to me for 8600. is it worth it considering having a new block put in will be 3 to 4 thousand more??

stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 08:49 AM

this is driving me nuts because the truck runs and drives so good.

stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 10:37 AM

the guy selling the truck knows a shop personally that will swap a block for about 2600 parts and labor, so ~11,300k for a nice truck with a new block......

SmokinTheHippies · 07-22-2008, 10:48 AM

if you have the funds available to drop that much extra into it, and if its clean enough that you would plan on keeping it long enough after you fix it to make up the extra cost. it looks pretty clean so it seems like it would be justifiable to get it fixed. plus, if you have the engine out that would be a great time to do some work done. since its sitting on the floor you could get studs and a new turbo and a new HO Vp 44. just a thought. but it dont seem like a bad price. i would ask him if he'd go to 8 flat and go from there. cuz it is a pain to go and start with a project truck.

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2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 Leveled, 4" str8 piped,stacks need in bed kit.Edge Comp box,100 hp injectors.K&N Intake.Autometer.Valair Ceramic.TSC tool box.35" BFG AT's on 3rd Gen blacked wheels,Cobra CBworking on blacking it out.Thanks Holland Court Diesel

stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 10:54 AM

i know it will be a pain. i asked him to take 8 but the lowest he would go is 86, i told him i would make a decision today but i dont know if that will happen. he's currently driving it like that so its not like i would have to get it fixed right away unless the block just blew apart, which i dont think that will happen.

SmokinTheHippies · 07-22-2008, 10:57 AM

you just have to weigh how much expendable cash you have. if you have the means to go and drop extra money on a new engine then thats fine. if not you can spend the extra money up front and get a differenet one that someone wants more money for. is there anything else on CL where you are.

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2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 Leveled, 4" str8 piped,stacks need in bed kit.Edge Comp box,100 hp injectors.K&N Intake.Autometer.Valair Ceramic.TSC tool box.35" BFG AT's on 3rd Gen blacked wheels,Cobra CBworking on blacking it out.Thanks Holland Court Diesel

stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 11:05 AM

yeah there are a few more but most are asking between 15 and 18......i should probably wait and spend a lil more up front, but i haven't seen a second gen. that clean in a long time.

AllanP · 07-22-2008, 11:46 AM

Well the one thing about buying it and replacing the block is that you can rebuild the lower half and then you know that you have a good engine that will last. With the others you dont know for sure.
I would sure check with the mechanic first though and make sure that he will do it at that price.

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stevewes2004 · 07-22-2008, 12:01 PM

yeah 10-4 on that, he is supposed to be a reputable diesel performance mechanic

stevewes2004 · 07-24-2008, 04:01 AM

well i have decided not to go this route. not that it isnt a good deal, but i dont think it is worth the hassle to me to buy a truck and take it straight to the shop for a new block. the search continues......

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07-21-2008, 12:52 PM	#37 (permalink)
SmokinTheHippies Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 656 SmokinTheHippies's Truck Pics	wow. daddy likey that 2nd gen. for 10 k thats pretty slick. the only thing left to do on that it sounds like is a set of injectors and then put a good clutch on it. i like my 2nd gen but if a CR came along i'd jump on it. the interiors are nicer. and it seems like there is alot more aftermarket support. not only in performance but also in exterior mods. but look at it this way. you can jump in at about half your original budget, with most of the mods already done that you talked bout. that seems like a really good option. i would go check it out. __________________ 2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 Leveled, 4" str8 piped,stacks need in bed kit.Edge Comp box,100 hp injectors.K&N Intake.Autometer.Valair Ceramic.TSC tool box.35" BFG AT's on 3rd Gen blacked wheels,Cobra CBworking on blacking it out.Thanks Holland Court Diesel

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07-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#38 (permalink)
Mud Guppy Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 109 Mud Guppy's Truck Pics	oh yes, dying. not meaning just after market, but most of the second gens are in poor shape now a days. But seeing as he was in to the mods, ask him what all he has done to it etc. __________________ 2002 Ram 2500 4by Auto SB Autometer gauges, Edge Comp, BD Stealth cover, silencer ring mia, no muffler or cat

07-22-2008, 08:24 AM	#39 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	alright, im bummed a little. this truck is mostly stock. it only has exhaust and a fass. it does have a nice 4" lift (no spacers, just springs) with wheels and tires as you can see. this truck is almost immaculate. paint and body is wonderful, along with the interior. BUT it has a D@#$ed cracked 53 block that has been patched. he said he would give it to me for 8600. is it worth it considering having a new block put in will be 3 to 4 thousand more??

07-22-2008, 08:49 AM	#40 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	this is driving me nuts because the truck runs and drives so good.

07-22-2008, 10:37 AM	#41 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	the guy selling the truck knows a shop personally that will swap a block for about 2600 parts and labor, so ~11,300k for a nice truck with a new block......

07-22-2008, 10:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
SmokinTheHippies Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 656 SmokinTheHippies's Truck Pics	if you have the funds available to drop that much extra into it, and if its clean enough that you would plan on keeping it long enough after you fix it to make up the extra cost. it looks pretty clean so it seems like it would be justifiable to get it fixed. plus, if you have the engine out that would be a great time to do some work done. since its sitting on the floor you could get studs and a new turbo and a new HO Vp 44. just a thought. but it dont seem like a bad price. i would ask him if he'd go to 8 flat and go from there. cuz it is a pain to go and start with a project truck. __________________ 2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 Leveled, 4" str8 piped,stacks need in bed kit.Edge Comp box,100 hp injectors.K&N Intake.Autometer.Valair Ceramic.TSC tool box.35" BFG AT's on 3rd Gen blacked wheels,Cobra CBworking on blacking it out.Thanks Holland Court Diesel

07-22-2008, 10:54 AM	#43 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	i know it will be a pain. i asked him to take 8 but the lowest he would go is 86, i told him i would make a decision today but i dont know if that will happen. he's currently driving it like that so its not like i would have to get it fixed right away unless the block just blew apart, which i dont think that will happen.

07-22-2008, 10:57 AM	#44 (permalink)
SmokinTheHippies Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 656 SmokinTheHippies's Truck Pics	you just have to weigh how much expendable cash you have. if you have the means to go and drop extra money on a new engine then thats fine. if not you can spend the extra money up front and get a differenet one that someone wants more money for. is there anything else on CL where you are. __________________ 2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 Leveled, 4" str8 piped,stacks need in bed kit.Edge Comp box,100 hp injectors.K&N Intake.Autometer.Valair Ceramic.TSC tool box.35" BFG AT's on 3rd Gen blacked wheels,Cobra CBworking on blacking it out.Thanks Holland Court Diesel

07-22-2008, 11:05 AM	#45 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	yeah there are a few more but most are asking between 15 and 18......i should probably wait and spend a lil more up front, but i haven't seen a second gen. that clean in a long time.

07-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#46 (permalink)
AllanP Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 481 AllanP's Truck Pics	Well the one thing about buying it and replacing the block is that you can rebuild the lower half and then you know that you have a good engine that will last. With the others you dont know for sure. I would sure check with the mechanic first though and make sure that he will do it at that price. __________________ '99 3500 QC SLT Laramie, Leather. 4x4 auto trans, Suncoast VB, TSC 89% TC, Firestorm2 inj, Edge w/Attitude, Raptor lp, Glacier F/W Separator Combo, 4" Str8t Exhaust, High Flow Intake, Ats Exh manifold, Super B turbo. Amsoil dual filters. Non 53. Original owner.

07-22-2008, 12:01 PM	#47 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	yeah 10-4 on that, he is supposed to be a reputable diesel performance mechanic

07-24-2008, 04:01 AM	#48 (permalink)
stevewes2004 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 94 stevewes2004's Truck Pics	well i have decided not to go this route. not that it isnt a good deal, but i dont think it is worth the hassle to me to buy a truck and take it straight to the shop for a new block. the search continues......