Here's what the GDP Power-Flo intake manifold and GDP Air Boss Plenum look like installed. The results have been great. I have better towing mid-range power, lower EGT's and .5 mpg increase.
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
ChooChooman74 wrote: Nice ride. Jealous over here! Thanks. It's a fun truck to drive and it's the perfect tow rig. |
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| Author: | ChooChooman74 [ Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
dieselenthusiast wrote: ChooChooman74 wrote: Nice ride. Jealous over here! Thanks. It's a fun truck to drive and it's the perfect tow rig. Do you get diesel world mag? Besides the liberty being in there, they had the ultimate "hybrid". 99 F350, F450 suspension, 6.7 Cummins, Allison Trans. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
ChooChooman74 wrote: Do you get diesel world mag? Besides the liberty being in there, they had the ultimate "hybrid". 99 F350, F450 suspension, 6.7 Cummins, Allison Trans. I subscribe to three different diesel magazines and Diesel World is one of them. There are lots of neat ideas, builds, and other great information for aftermarket support, etc. At the moment, I’m only tweaking mine for efficiency and longevity. I’m averaging 21-22 mpg out on the open road. I might tune mine with EFI live for better towing power and to increase mileage. But before I do, I want to take care of all the inefficiencies. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
Here's what the GDP Power-Flo intake manifold and GDP Air Boss Plenum look like installed. The results have been great. I have better towing mid-range power, lower EGT's and .5 mpg increase.
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| Author: | 2006 KJ [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
great looking build! very very clean and practical. you'll need that tow rig when you convert your KJ into a buggy  
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| Author: | Pippobug [ Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
I love this post, might have to look into buying a Ram with a Cummins to tow a 5th Wheel camper here in the UK. Love the info. Fil. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
2006 KJ wrote: great looking build! very very clean and practical. you'll need that tow rig when you convert your KJ into a buggy Thanks! Keeping the truck practical is the affordable route for me! Pippobug wrote: I love this post, might have to look into buying a Ram with a Cummins to tow a 5th Wheel camper here in the UK. Love the info. Fil. The Ram Cummins is by far my favorite truck built since the early 90’s. They are good trucks and long lasting engines. The modifications that I have made simply make the truck more efficient and increases longevity. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
To finish off my fuel system, I added the GDP Max-Flo Filter Inlet Kit. This kit is for those of us who have kept our OE in-tank pumps. The Max-Flo filter inlet kit replaces the last remaining banjo fitting at the fuel filter inlet and the small plastic line from the frame rail up to the inlet. The kit includes high flow stainless metric adapter, 90° pushlock fitting, 3/8" hose and clamps. 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
104,996 miles, 05/24/14, Upper and Lower ball joints (Carli) The Carli ball joints are greasable and come with a lifetime warranty. 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
105,345 miles, 06/05/14, Front Rotors and Pads (EBC Rotors and Pads) Front EBC Sport Rotors   Front EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads   Moog/Precision 464 greasable u-joint   
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| Author: | TheBlueKJ [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
I don't even want to think about what those balljoints costed if they come packaged like that! |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
TheBlueKJ wrote: I don't even want to think about what those balljoints costed if they come packaged like that! Ha ha, they aren't cheap, BUT, they have a LIFETIME WARRANTY. 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
When towing, the truck gets injector cleaner and cetane boost with every fill-up. Here are the benefits: Amsoil Injector Cleaner Cleans dirty injectors Adds lubricity to reduce fuel pump & injector wear Improves fuel economy up to 4.5% Improves power and torque Reduces smoke and emissions Improves startability Combats fuel system corrosion Reduces downtime and maintenance costs Amsoil Cetane Boost Increases horsepower (increases cetane up to 7 points) Increases fuel economy Improves startability Smooths idle Reduces smoke and emissions Amsoil Maintenance mixing ratio for Injector Cleaner & Cetane Boost 5 gal (1 OZ) 10 gal (2 OZ) 15 gal (3 OZ) 20 gal (4 OZ) 25 gal (5 OZ) 30 gal (6 OZ) 35 gal (7 OZ) 40 gal (8 OZ) 45 gal (9 OZ) 50 gal (10 OZ) 55 gal (11 OZ) 60 gal (12 OZ) 65 gal (13 OZ) 70 gal (14 OZ) 75 gal (15 OZ) 80 gal (16 OZ) 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
I was able to cleanup the headlights this evening. The Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit was fairly easy to do, but required several steps. For $20 bucks, I can't complain. They look much better.   Before Pics:   After Pics:  
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
We recently turned 100,000 miles on the truck.   
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
I made the decision to replace the Toyo Open Country H/T with an all-terrain tire. The toyo's had 63,432 miles on them with 6/32nds on the fronts and 7/32nds on the rears. They still had some good tread left. The new tire is a Firestone Destination A/T in the same size (265/70R17, LOAD E).    
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
I'm starting to wonder if the Filter Minder isn't working properly. Since installing the larger 42 pleat/3.75" deep filter, the Filter Minder hasn't shown any restriction. I just assumed that since it was a much larger filter than the original 88 pleat/1.75" deep filter, it was able to hold more dirt before registering a restriction. Anyway, I replaced the air filter today which looked very dirty. I don't think I will stretch out the change interval this far next time. I also tightened the Cool Hose clamps on the filter side and the turbo side. 8/8/2006 (11,954 miles on vehicle) Amsoil EaA189 (11,954 mile interval) 12/12/2007 (30,266 miles on vehicle) Amsoil EaA189 (18,312 mile interval) 11/24/2009 (52,427 miles on vehicle) Amsoil EaA189 (22,161 mile interval) 10/12/2011 (76,735 miles on vehicle) Wix 49946 (24,308 mile interval) 11/28/2014 (112,096 miles on vehicle) Wix 49946 (35,361 mile interval)   
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| Author: | TheBlueKJ [ Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
Just a lil bit dirty 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
TheBlueKJ wrote: Just a lil bit dirty Yes it is.  I edited the post describing what the situation was. Needless to say, I'll be watching it closer next time.
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress) |
We decided to replace the factory batteries today. The truck has a December 2005 build date which means that the OE batteries were nearly 9 years old. I'm hoping that the new DieHard Platinum batteries will last another 9 years! 92,506 miles, 05/18/13 Front, Rear, and Stablizer Shocks (Bilstein) 104,996 miles, 05/24/14 Upper and Lower ball joints (Carli) 105,345 miles, 06/05/14 Front Rotors and Pads (EBC Rotors and Pads) 105,345 miles, 06/05/14 Harmonic Balancer (Fluidampr) 111,647 miles, 11/16/14 Batteries (DieHard Platinum Group 65)  
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