Need some advice....

RamThisCummins · 04-13-2008, 09:46 AM

.... For a truck. I think my life is going pretty well thanks

Anyways.....

I was thinking of getting a dodge ram Cummins in the next month or so- Ignore the thread that says where can I get a 4cyl I think I am going to go with a dodge ram Cummins.

I was wondering how many of you Ontarioians (you dont have to be from ontario to post just let me know) have a manual and how many have a auto and your preference on both.

I found a few on Autotrader and kijiji for the right price, 10-17 thousand. 2 or 3 with a manual and a few more with the auto. Should I buy a stock one with no mods???????

Just let me know what you prefer and why... Thanks

I think if I could find one I would go with a reg cab long bed manual 12v or 24v I have little knowledge on either to me they are somewhat the same. One is somewhat mechanical and the other is more computerized

.

I do not need the truck to tow a fifth wheel...
People tell me to get a gasser well I hate gas lol

Thanks
Hopefully some of the stuff I said makes sense

If you find something let me know......

__________________
Diesel fumes make me horny

I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel

Last edited by RamThisCummins : 04-13-2008 at 12:51 PM.

***hipsi*** · 04-13-2008, 12:46 PM

Buy a truck from the southern US, save money and avoid RUST.

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TrueValue Truck · 04-13-2008, 01:04 PM

I would buy stock......doing your own thing with it is half the fun.

I would have gotten a standard,but my wife has to drive it once in a while,so I went with the auto. It costs a bit more to upgrade it if your going to add more power,but with a few thousand invested,it will hold 500hp pretty well.......not that I'm at 500hp yet,but getting there.....

Just my 2 cents...

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Don't forget to vote for ROTM

Graphic Man · 04-13-2008, 01:49 PM

Auto's cost a lot more to build to hold the power

all depends on what you want to do with it

Drag racing & playing on the street "Auto"

sled pulling and or like shifting "Stick"

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Half the post = Half the B/S....unlike some other " Admin" .....when i get old i wana be just like BBRam

2001 4X4 Q-cab Sport black, full billet DTT trans, billet F-plate Mach 7's, B1-B2 twins, Blue Chip Special X VP, Adrenaline, studded & O-ringed, BD-RAD,Flex-A-Lite electric fans, Autometer Gages, Egt, Boost,Fuel, Oil &,drive pressure, trans temp, RASP, Big line kit, Track bars 2" leveling kit, 271 T-case, DSS, 3rd gen trac bar 623 HP 1175tq with old set-up

RamThisCummins · 04-16-2008, 06:33 AM

Dodge : Ram 2500 - (eBay.ca item 280218485559 end time 20-Apr-08 21:00:00 EDT)
If only this was for sale next week when I am not in school !

The 21 or so hour drive back is worth it...

__________________
Diesel fumes make me horny

I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel

**CumminThru** · 04-17-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamThisCummins

Dodge : Ram 2500 - (eBay.ca item 280218485559 end time 20-Apr-08 21:00:00 EDT)
If only this was for sale next week when I am not in school !

The 21 or so hour drive back is worth it...

I've made them 21 hr drives before and it's not that bad when your smiling from ear to ear in your brand new truck, THATS a sweet deal.

Give em a call or drop em a line thru e-mail, see if there willing to work with you at all?

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GONE but never forgotten - 2001.5 24V QC SLT Laramie 2wd 47RE/3.55, LB, ICEBOX w/4510, FBD 4" turbo back w 5x18 SS tip, silencer ring MIA, FASS 150, IIS HRVP, DiPricol 30 psi FP guage, 1 qt 2 stroke EVERY tank!! 16.5481 @83.29mph on 7/7/07
My new ride .... for now - 06 JEEP LIBERTY CRD. NO MODS, its a lease...

Graphic Man · 04-17-2008, 04:30 AM

WOW....that is a good deal

__________________
Half the post = Half the B/S....unlike some other " Admin" .....when i get old i wana be just like BBRam

2001 4X4 Q-cab Sport black, full billet DTT trans, billet F-plate Mach 7's, B1-B2 twins, Blue Chip Special X VP, Adrenaline, studded & O-ringed, BD-RAD,Flex-A-Lite electric fans, Autometer Gages, Egt, Boost,Fuel, Oil &,drive pressure, trans temp, RASP, Big line kit, Track bars 2" leveling kit, 271 T-case, DSS, 3rd gen trac bar 623 HP 1175tq with old set-up

Ryan_m83 · 04-17-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CumminThru

I've made them 21 hr drives before and it's not that bad when your smiling from ear to ear in your brand new truck, THATS a sweet deal.

Give em a call or drop em a line thru e-mail, see if there willing to work with you at all?

Sounds like me, I love those long trips!

__________________
2001 24V CTD 4x4 QC- Edge Drag Comp, hx40 turbo, DTT controller/lockup, FASS, AFE intake, turbo silencer MIA, Mag-Hytec, 4" stainless exhaust, autometer gauges, fuel pressure gauge, rancho shocks w onboard air, Dueler A/Ts, 390rwhp & 817tq & 21-24MPG.

jd_2001 · 04-17-2008, 09:22 AM

buy stock and mod it yourself that way you know what kind of abuse it has had.

__________________
2001 2500 white ext cab /edge comp /edge jammer 5's/nitrous/II silver62/hot rod vp44/fass150/studs-orings/ ported polished/valve springs/fluid dampr/southbend fe.

RamThisCummins · 10-01-2008, 12:54 PM

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Quad Cab Short 4X4

If only it had less kms

I know its an excuse but with harsh winters how much longer would this last?

1 good reason to go to the states less/ no salt and/or snow

__________________
Diesel fumes make me horny

I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel

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04-13-2008, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
RamThisCummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario!! Posts: 204 RamThisCummins's Truck Pics	Need some advice.... .... For a truck. I think my life is going pretty well thanks Anyways..... I was thinking of getting a dodge ram Cummins in the next month or so- Ignore the thread that says where can I get a 4cyl I think I am going to go with a dodge ram Cummins. I was wondering how many of you Ontarioians (you dont have to be from ontario to post just let me know) have a manual and how many have a auto and your preference on both. I found a few on Autotrader and kijiji for the right price, 10-17 thousand. 2 or 3 with a manual and a few more with the auto. Should I buy a stock one with no mods??????? Just let me know what you prefer and why... Thanks I think if I could find one I would go with a reg cab long bed manual 12v or 24v I have little knowledge on either to me they are somewhat the same. One is somewhat mechanical and the other is more computerized . I do not need the truck to tow a fifth wheel... People tell me to get a gasser well I hate gas lol Thanks Hopefully some of the stuff I said makes sense If you find something let me know...... __________________ Diesel fumes make me horny I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel Last edited by RamThisCummins : 04-13-2008 at 12:51 PM.

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04-13-2008, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
*hipsi* BOMBS AWAY! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 144 hipsi's Truck Pics	Buy a truck from the southern US, save money and avoid RUST. __________________ 01.5 Flame Red 3500 DRW 2WD LB QC Laramie 47RE, 55 Block, BHAF, 4" Rapid Flow, A.R.E Z Series Cap, Optima Blue Tops, AMSOIL, Anti Spin Diff, Line-X, Mopar Brush Guard, Silverstars, 235/75R/16 Dunlop Rover RVXT, Brembo Pads / Rotors, XZT+

04-13-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
TrueValue Truck Tech Specialist/Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a van down by the Ohio River Posts: 3,086 TrueValue Truck's Truck Pics	I would buy stock......doing your own thing with it is half the fun. I would have gotten a standard,but my wife has to drive it once in a while,so I went with the auto. It costs a bit more to upgrade it if your going to add more power,but with a few thousand invested,it will hold 500hp pretty well.......not that I'm at 500hp yet,but getting there..... Just my 2 cents... __________________ Caldwellfire.com 06 3500 SRW MC ,Smarty REVO,X2 Race stack, Commander,CFM, Monster Air COI,AFE Torque tube,FASS 150 HPFP LP,Muffler delete,Tipple disc Converter and VB ,ProComp 2" leveling kit,Timbren's,Reese Class V Tow Beast Don't forget to vote for ROTM

04-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Graphic Man Administrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga ont. Canada Posts: 7,144 Graphic Man's Truck Pics	Auto's cost a lot more to build to hold the power all depends on what you want to do with it Drag racing & playing on the street "Auto" sled pulling and or like shifting "Stick" __________________ Half the post = Half the B/S....unlike some other " Admin" .....when i get old i wana be just like BBRam 2001 4X4 Q-cab Sport black, full billet DTT trans, billet F-plate Mach 7's, B1-B2 twins, Blue Chip Special X VP, Adrenaline, studded & O-ringed, BD-RAD,Flex-A-Lite electric fans, Autometer Gages, Egt, Boost,Fuel, Oil &,drive pressure, trans temp, RASP, Big line kit, Track bars 2" leveling kit, 271 T-case, DSS, 3rd gen trac bar 623 HP 1175tq with old set-up

04-16-2008, 06:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
RamThisCummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario!! Posts: 204 RamThisCummins's Truck Pics	Dodge : Ram 2500 - (eBay.ca item 280218485559 end time 20-Apr-08 21:00:00 EDT) If only this was for sale next week when I am not in school ! The 21 or so hour drive back is worth it... __________________ Diesel fumes make me horny I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel

04-17-2008, 04:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Graphic Man Administrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga ont. Canada Posts: 7,144 Graphic Man's Truck Pics	WOW....that is a good deal __________________ Half the post = Half the B/S....unlike some other " Admin" .....when i get old i wana be just like BBRam 2001 4X4 Q-cab Sport black, full billet DTT trans, billet F-plate Mach 7's, B1-B2 twins, Blue Chip Special X VP, Adrenaline, studded & O-ringed, BD-RAD,Flex-A-Lite electric fans, Autometer Gages, Egt, Boost,Fuel, Oil &,drive pressure, trans temp, RASP, Big line kit, Track bars 2" leveling kit, 271 T-case, DSS, 3rd gen trac bar 623 HP 1175tq with old set-up

04-17-2008, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
jd_2001 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 799 jd_2001's Truck Pics	buy stock and mod it yourself that way you know what kind of abuse it has had. __________________ 2001 2500 white ext cab /edge comp /edge jammer 5's/nitrous/II silver62/hot rod vp44/fass150/studs-orings/ ported polished/valve springs/fluid dampr/southbend fe.

10-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
RamThisCummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario!! Posts: 204 RamThisCummins's Truck Pics	2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Quad Cab Short 4X4 If only it had less kms I know its an excuse but with harsh winters how much longer would this last? 1 good reason to go to the states less/ no salt and/or snow __________________ Diesel fumes make me horny I have a straight six but it ain't a diesel Last edited by RamThisCummins : 10-01-2008 at 01:01 PM.