selling my super duty for a ram 2500...

[Todd Wilson]

The auto trans behind the 5.9 is weak, the one behind the 6.7 is better but not bulletproof. On my first 06 I put 35"s and a superchip, transmission was not even build able at 38k miles. I was ruff on the truck though (doughnuts, burnouts, even burnouts with 24' gooseneck hooked up   ). Now I have a 07 with the same transmission and way more performance mods on this truck, and it seems fine. I think all that really matters is how you treat it.     They have weak transmissions, keep that in mind when you are driving it and you will probably be ok.

On a side note I also had a 06 dually 6speed cummins for pulling and the clutch parts are over $1000 not counting labor. After a few clutch replacement that will pay for the auto to be rebuilt.  

I think you lost credibility for saying they are weak when you mentioned doing burnouts with a gooseneck hooked and doing donughts in a 7000lbs truck lol. Once you start driving a 7000lbs truck like a 3000lbs mustang/camaro things are going to break quick.

I had a 7.3 powerstroke once. Only truck i took a bath on out of the 8 or so diesel trucks i have owned. Wire harness under the valve covers running in oil and valve cover gaskets that double as electronic connections i mean really how did this make it past the drawing board.

I will say the superduty steering set up is better than the dodge.


My 99 has 220k miles on it and no trans issues at all.
for sale too  

Me likey that truck!   I have a 95 1500 with the same color!

Todd

[Wicked72]

since ive been looking i found two truck with 6 speeds but they were both reg cab.... i wonder how had it would be to convert one over?  my friends dad is converting his super duty to a man trans and its not very hard at all just a little time prepping everything.

[charger_fan_4ever]

since ive been looking i found two truck with 6 speeds but they were both reg cab.... i wonder how had it would be to convert one over?  my friends dad is converting his super duty to a man trans and its not very hard at all just a little time prepping everything.

Lots of guys over on the cummins forum do the swaps. Not worth the time/hassle wiring computer change ect IMO. Keep lookin and pay another $1-2k asking price for a stick.

[Wicked72]

just listed my truck. honestly i just want what i can break even for a stock ram. last superduty i saw setup like mine with a big dent in the side of the bed sold for $19k and im under that with less miles and so much better looking so i feel like i could get her sold quick.

[derailed]

Every so often you see someone out there selling a fummins that was done right, best of both worlds in my opinion.

[Wicked72]

after talking with some cummins shops i think i may just get another superduty... they said the CR cummins is in no comparison as reliable as the second gen and the trans are just not cut out for what i wanna do unless i spend big bucks. and im not into the 2nd gen trucks. kind of a downer but while looking for a ram 90% of the trucks have new injectors and rebuilt trans and a good portion completely rebuilt engines. i cant afford to put injector in as often as ive been told. so a crew cab duty ill be getting.

[ACUDANUT]

I love Ford trucks. 

[Wicked72]

so do i. hopefully ill have another truck soon

[Wicked72]

Well this coming sat ill be omw to Missouri to trade my truck for an 01 crew cab superduty. So far i feel sick to let my baby go..... like physically sick. But i gotta do it... The drive is going to suck 2000 miles round trip he paying my fuel so thats good. Will take thousands to make it the way i want and its an auto  . So first thing to do if its not done get a better trans cooler, i have a 24 row cooler i hope that will do the trick for awhile till i get a zf6 swap together then worry free ill be!! gots no pics right now i will later. i think its nick name will the big ugly.... till its to my specs anyone have some parts for a zf6 swap let me know!!! luckly the trans is supposed to be great so i could sell it from some swap $$ 

[ACUDANUT]

How many miles on the 01 ?