Sorry I couldnt find the old diesel thread.

I just pulled the trigger on a new 07 dodge 6.7 quad cab. I spent considerable time in all the big three trucks and the dodge came out on top. I think I got a good deal (35k). I forgot what a pain in the a$$ buyin a new rig is. Anything I need to look out for in terms of wear or service. I got them to throw in lifetime oil and filter changes. Also want to level the front and get rid of the stock tires and go bigger and better tires. Any suggestion on tire size vs fuel economy? Not planning any engine mods as of yet. Doesnt look like theres much out there anyway for the 6.7 quite yet any way. Any advice?

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

I don't have any advice but congrats.

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2000 DS 650 with some work [IMG][/IMG](Mine) (sold)
2004 YZ450F my dirt machine
2006 Raptor R1. Very nice (wifes) ( for sale )
2008 Raptor 250 SE (Cy's)
2001 XR50 (Cy's)
2000 LT80 DG Pipe (Nick's)
2004 PW50 (Nick's)
Want? Need? It's a fine line............

Give Crash a call later on. The front leveling kit and the whole larger tires thing are right up his alley. He has used a few different ones, and has some good road advise that comes with..... And congrats aswell.....

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05 DS650X<BR>Slower then some, faster then others!!!<BR> <BR>Nightmares about my bike eating doller signs like Pac-Man...I don't think it will ever end. Power hungry

I am running a leveling kit and 315/70 on stock 17" rims on my '04. That setup didn't hurt my fuel economy or my power noticably.

I did eventually have the computer recalibrated by the Dodge dealer to account for the larger tires. That actually improved my shift points and my mileage.

That 6.7 has so much power, I couldn't imagine the need to chip that thing, lol.

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Financial Advice: Pigs get fat, Hogs get slaughtered

I have a Stalker!!!

Strike that! I didn't mean to say stock 17" rims. I have wider aftermarket rims but they are stock 17" diameter.

Ok, Carry on! lol

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Financial Advice: Pigs get fat, Hogs get slaughtered

I have a Stalker!!!

hey does anyone one know any tricks for the ford 6.0 power steering we put bigger tires on ours and it was a pain in the -well you get the point we have a set of35- 20"s in the garage because it was such as pain to steer.

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DS 650 - TVI-720 at garys for some special attention
400ex- stroked 415
300ex- few 400ex leftovers
Lt 80- stock

It's in the truck and toy hauler section.

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2004 DS650X (Rotax)
800 Open Mod (Rotax)
1991 Mach1 617 on NOS (Rotax)
2001-250 Honda Recon
1975 250 CanAm MX2 (Rotax) I miss that bike.
1996 D3500 V10 425hp
1996 Harley Davidson 833 XLH Custom
1958 Wife "Soulmate"

Obey Gravity....It's the law!

Nothing like the smell of Klotz 118 Octane racing fuel.

Congrats! Just wondering, are you covered under the new "lifetime warranty" ? I know it doesn't apply to the SRT models, but what about diesels?

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ATVs:
2006 Polaris Outlaw 500
1998 Arctic Cat 300 2x4
Garage Queen: 2001 Trans Am WS6
Daily Driver: 2003 Grand Am SE1

Im not really the type to modify anything. I just like it to look pretty LOL!

I figured I would have to have the speedo recalibrated. Didnt think that it would changed the shift points but that does make sense. Your not kidding about the power, I think this truck would pull the bottom out of a ditch. This is my first diesel and my first Dodge so Ive got some learnin to do. They made a dealer trade out of portland and Ive been waiting for a couple of days now to pick it up, Hopefully tomorrow.

My 01 chevy has just about had it (160k) Springing leaks, squeaks, thunks, thuds ect ect. Im envisioning as I pull away from the dealership in my new ride the scene from Blues Brothers when the car falls to pieces. About time I didnt get screwed on a trade LOL!

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

no lifetime warranty on the diesel trucks. Standard 36mo bumper to bumper and 100k on the engine. Would have benn cool though for sure!

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

I think Edge has a box out for the 6.7 now. If your looking for a chip.
I level all our Dodges. I look for the cheapest puck I can find. Just make sure if you want to fully level it, you get the 3" puck, and not the 2". Rons truck look good with his tires.......

What tranny did you get?

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2007 WR 450
2006 Yamaha Rhino 4 seater
2007 Polaris Predator 50
2008 Yamaha Raptor 250
2005 Foddrill Lt Sand car
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I like CAKE!!!

The 6.7 is a nice truck; my father in law has one.
One thing they are having problems with is the DPF. Dodge can't seem to get the programing right and they are plugging up right and left. I heard once they clog they will strand you.
Have fun with your new truck. 35K is a steal. Must have beat the salesman up pretty bad to get that price!!!

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N2O; better racing through chemistry<BR>If I was 21 and had good medical insurance, I would own a Banshee. I'm not and I don't, so I don't. <BR>Quads are cheaper than drugs but both are hard on our bodies.

Viper, Its got the aisin (sp) tranny and exhaust brake. I picked it up yesterday and its awsome!


Doctor, I talked to the service manager (buddy of mine) and they think they have the programming correct now and shouldnt be a problem. So I'll just see what happens. It took two days of battle to get the deal done, the salesmen still has two black eyes LOL! They have a lot full of 08's now and I think their motivated to get rid of the 07's I got lucky I guess.

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

hey viper did you level it yourself and if you did do you have to have to realign it? Im looking at 33.5 on 17'' black and polished alum wheels. Tires are toyo

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

No, I had three done by the dealer, and the other one at a local auto shop. The cheapest one that I have had done was 300 bones. Everyone I have had done needed a alignment.

That new tranny sounds kick butt. I have the six speed manual in my personal truck, and while I like it for towing, it gets old rowing the boat everywhere else. I have the 4 speed auto in Jeremey's truck, and once I put in a good torque converter, valve body and deep pan, its been good. The problem I had with it, was the gap between 3 and 4th. You wont have that issue!
I have read the same as Doctorturbo, as they have had some serious issues with the particulate filters. Hopefully they solve that issue soon.

Post a pic once you get it done. Over in the Bomb section of course........lol

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2007 WR 450
2006 Yamaha Rhino 4 seater
2007 Polaris Predator 50
2008 Yamaha Raptor 250
2005 Foddrill Lt Sand car
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I like CAKE!!!

Congrats and welcome! Be sure to visit www.turbodieselregister.com for tons of good information and good people to answer questions.

Personally, I wouldn't do a leveling kit. Look at my pic below and if you haul much, you're nose is going to be high. If I do anything, it will be a full lift.

I can tell you that 305/65/17's look like this:



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2004 Polaris Scrambler 500 H.O. 4x4
2006 Honda Foreman 500 ES 4x4, Warn XT25 winch

Congrats on the new truck!

I'd check HERE for suspension stuff. It's best to call him and ask him questions and he'll tell you the best route to take.

If you tow a lot a set of airbags in the rear will solve all your sagging problems.

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03 Z400
03 KFX50
07 TRX90
07 Ranger XP Custom 6 seater

"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not."

I Never Finish Anyth.......

Watch out with the modifying, its addicting as hell. The Cummins ram is a beast, I love the I6. When my 6.0 lets loose, I will be doing the cummins swap. I was looking at the rams when I bought my truck, I liked how they look and I loved the motor, but the fords just caught my eye a little more. The aftermarket for both is huge, so look around...there are tons of toys available for them.

Here is my baby:

04 F-250 6.0 diesel, 8" superlift with 38x14.50 nitto mud grapplers. The motor is stock for now, but I will be doing a SCT tuner, exhaust and intake as soon as I get my traction bars. That combo should be good for 450ish rwhp and about 900lbs of torque.





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06 wolverine 450: 07 plastics, hmf pipe, k&n filter, dynojet kit, hauck performance clutch, black ITP ss108 wheels

07 Raptor 700R GYTR edition

08 RZR 800: ITP SS 112 wheels, 25” ITP TerraCross tires, front and rear pre-runner bumpers, PIAA lights, spare tire carrier, extreme snorkel, amsoil air filter

04 F-250 diesel, 8" superlift, 38" nitto mud grapplers, and much more.

Nice truck. Enjoy it. The Aisin is the auto that comes with the cab and chassis (PTO Provision). Pickups have the 68RFE...

There have been threads about the particulate filter, but strangely the problem seems to crop up in some regions, so I wonder if they are fuel sensitive...

Personally, I wouldn't chip the motor, since they have plenty of power, and if you had a failure with evidence of warranty voiding performance stuff, it could get really expensive...

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680 Rincon camo, Foreman headlight, xt30, guru bumper
500 Foreman FM green, 2500 warn
Kit Patio Hauler 295F 5th wheel
Ram 3500 Laramie quad 4wd

Nice trucks guys!

I got a chance to pull my trailer over the weekend (took all my boys ridin) Had 5 quads including my 400 2up. 4 on the trailer and one in the bed. Six of us in the cab and all I can say is "what trailer?" Theres a 6% grade about 2miles long over lake of the woods cruise on 70 I think it only shifted once never even dipped the speedometer. On the way back down the exhaust brake worked awsome and it sounds really cool. I am pleased. As far as mods right now im looking for some bling and tires. Its my daily work truck so a big lift isnt very practicle for me. Im really lookin forward to this coming weekends trip to Florence. Theres quite a few big grades between here and there. Funny I used to dread them now Im like bring it on!

Whats the trick to getting the truck defrosted in the morning and how cold does it need to be before I start plugging it in at night. Kinda stupid questions but this is my first diesel.

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O5 DS650, Its Red

04 Outlander 400 2up

Personally I plug my truck in when it gets into the 30's. They will start fine down below zero without being plugged in, but I think it's easier on the motor, you get less smoke, and faster cab heat.

At my power rate, I think I figured it would add around $15 to my power bill to run the heater 8 hours a day, though I use a timer and generally only run it 3 hours or so before I leave (more if it gets colder).

It used to be (with the 5.9) that engaging the exhaust brake at idle after the oil pressure has stabalized would warm up the truck much more quickly. I don't know if the new ones with the variable turbo will do that...

Anyway, when you first start plugging in your truck in the winter, loop the extension cord over the driver's side mirror. That way you won't take off without unplugging it.

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680 Rincon camo, Foreman headlight, xt30, guru bumper
500 Foreman FM green, 2500 warn
Kit Patio Hauler 295F 5th wheel
Ram 3500 Laramie quad 4wd