new tow rig...

leadfoot067 · Apr 26, 2009

my 1997 is gone and i got a 2004 cummins and 6 speed...

Lucky Jeff · Apr 26, 2009

saweeet.. 04 or 04.5?? Driving one of those is a big step up from a second gen :awesomework:

leadfoot067 · Apr 26, 2009

march 04....whats the difference tween 04 and 04.5?

TheMasterbater · Apr 26, 2009

I want a flat bed like that, Love that style.

Lucky Jeff · Apr 26, 2009

leadfoot067 said:
march 04....whats the difference tween 04 and 04.5?

totally different programming.. 3 injections instead of 2.. 04.5's+ seem to do worse on mileage and run hotter.. UNLESS you get something like the Smarty.. then it's down (and mileage up) to where it should be. 04.5's seem to make a little more power. But you'd be able to make way more then enough with the early 04.

FiFo · Apr 27, 2009

Jaydog · Apr 27, 2009

Very Nice

Fullywrecked · Apr 29, 2009

SWEET!!! The 97 is still around, its about 2 miles up the road from your house.:beer: That is a sweet flatbed! :beer:

t1h5ta3 · Apr 29, 2009

leadfoot067 said:
march 04....whats the difference tween 04 and 04.5?

March shuld be an 04.5 best way to tell is off the id tag. Its mounted to ether the side of the valve cover or the top of the apps if it still has on. Also, 04.5 has a catalitic converter. Early ones don't.

As jeff said earlys tend to get better milage than the late ones due to the aditional injection event and added emmisions equipment. However the late ones make a bit more power stock, with a few mods they equal out powerwise .

If it doesn't have gauges yet, that's your first step, then id add a programer for better milage and power. Smarty would be my choice.

leadfoot067 · Apr 30, 2009

gauges on the way:awesomework:

leadfoot067 · Apr 30, 2009

03-19-04 is the date on the tag on the motor, also says model is ISB 325...and it has a cat...

Lucky Jeff · May 1, 2009

leadfoot067 said:
03-19-04 is the date on the tag on the motor, also says model is ISB 325...and it has a cat...

if ya just want a good tow rig with good mileage, less heat and a little more getyup.. Get a smarty Jr... :awesomework:.. If ya think you will want a little more down the road.. regular smarty will do the trick. Lemme know if/when you want to get one.

JBuck · May 1, 2009

t1h5ta3 said:
March shuld be an 04.5 best way to tell is off the id tag. Its mounted to ether the side of the valve cover or the top of the apps if it still has on. Also, 04.5 has a catalitic converter. Early ones don't.

As jeff said earlys tend to get better milage than the late ones due to the aditional injection event and added emmisions equipment. However the late ones make a bit more power stock, with a few mods they equal out powerwise .

If it doesn't have gauges yet, that's your first step, then id add a programer for better milage and power. Smarty would be my choice.

+1 on the smarty.

But don't the 50 State cummins come with the Cats? I cannot remember when the CARB killed the diesels.

Lucky Jeff · May 1, 2009

JBuck said:
+1 on the smarty.

But don't the 50 State cummins come with the Cats? I cannot remember when the CARB killed the diesels.

The rams before 98.5 had cats and the rams after 04.5 had cats..

And before you bang your head against the wall when you do exhaust.. If you want a nice sound but don't want it LOUD.. single muffler, dual 4"... We tried numerous setups on my Dad's 05 and that is the absolute best for sound/noise/towing etc..

JBuck · May 1, 2009

When I did my 08 I left the resonator on and replaced everything else (2 Cats and a DPF) with 4" pipe. Has a good sound and doesn't drone on the freeway.

Lucky Jeff · May 1, 2009

JBuck said:
When I did my 08 I left the resonator on and replaced everything else (2 Cats and a DPF) with 4" pipe. Has a good sound and doesn't drone on the freeway.

yea I have no clue about the 07.5+.. whole nother beast for me.