New Tow Rig

[xjrev10]

Well my 01 pissed me off yesterday so I stopped by the dealer on my way home...

 

2008 CTD 6.7, auto, stock:

[JeepcoMJ]

it's a damn shame you wasted the $$$ on an auto.

 

 

that trans is going to give you nothing but issues.

 

 

that said, it looks good.

[kro10000]

:agree: about the trans.

 

That said I'm still jealous

[cody4359]

shortbed diesel :thumbsup: my dad has an 04 4dr longbed 6sp. offroad the manual is nice but in the city its a PITA, frequent shifting with that close ratio (starting in 2nd) and the throw is so long, i get irritated driving it. he put on 4" exhaust and the edge jucie with attuitude and really gave it some balls

[xjrev10]

You guys are stuck in the past about Mopar Autos. The 68rfe is just as good or better then the Allison in the chevy! I would have loved to have a manual but they are so rare up here its crazy.

 

Plan is full delete, H&S programer, race exhaust with muffler..

 

Also, if it interests you, go check out what all the high performance diesel guys are running. No manuals for them because they can build an automatic trans stronger then you can build a manual trans. Besides a auto is better for pulling in that you do not loose your turbo boost.

[matt72991]

that's very true. everyone keeps telling me the autos aren't so bad anymore. my buddies got a 6 spd. seems like he Is shifting all the time. love the truck And very jealous.

[shelbyluvv]

I bought my 07 CTD last year. I love my truck. Mine is a 5.9 with the 48RE trans. I had to have the tranny rebuilt a week after I bought it. Instead of a rebuild my trans guy slapped a ATS Stage II in it. All covered by the warranty.

 

When he tore the trans down there was a piece casting flash not letting the clutch drum seal completely against the case. It was a bad trans from the factory and the PO never noticed the wierd shifting problems. It is perfect now.

 

I would not trade my truck for anything now. I will never go back to a gas tow rig again. Congrats on the new rig. It sure is a pretty thing!

[87Warrior]

Beautiful truck :drool:

 

Someday, one of those will be in MY driveway.

[Shane]

shortbed diesel :thumbsup: my dad has an 04 4dr longbed 6sp. offroad the manual is nice but in the city its a PITA, frequent shifting with that close ratio (starting in 2nd) and the throw is so long, i get irritated driving it. he put on 4" exhaust and the edge jucie with attuitude and really gave it some balls

 

:agree: A manual trans in any car in traffic pretty much sucks.

[xjrev10]

currently 13mpg empty on winter fuel :ack: hopefully it gets better then that this summer. but i drive the wyomanche in the summer so i guess it does not really matter. :yes:

 

diesel #1 is 4.00/gallon here too.

[shelbyluvv]

currently 13mpg empty on winter fuel :ack: hopefully it gets better then that this summer. but i drive the wyomanche in the summer so i guess it does not really matter. :yes:

 

diesel #1 is 4.00/gallon here too.

 

The MPGs will go up a lot after the engine breaks in too. Mine brought the suck until it hit 80K. I now get 18 CTY and 23 HWY. Winter blend does not help at all either. Go to Wally World and pick up some Cetane Booster. That will help as well.

[xjrev10]

currently 13mpg empty on winter fuel :ack: hopefully it gets better then that this summer. but i drive the wyomanche in the summer so i guess it does not really matter. :yes:

 

diesel #1 is 4.00/gallon here too.

 

The MPGs will go up a lot after the engine breaks in too. Mine brought the suck until it hit 80K. I now get 18 CTY and 23 HWY. Winter blend does not help at all either. Go to Wally World and pick up some Cetane Booster. That will help as well.

Truck has 97k right now. I use power service every tank.