You probably want to change out the pressure regulator spring on your FASS. 26-28 psi is a little too much fuel pressure for the VP44. Ideally you want 15-18 psi. Good choice on the FASS though--I bought mine in late 2004 and it's still running beautifully. A couple other things that these 2nd gen trucks need is: 1. Reroute the crankcase breather tube. The stock breather tube coming out of the timing gear case goes into a catch bottle right in front of the radiator. This cakes up the radiator and intercooler with oily crap, and it's better to extend it to run into the frame rail. If you do much offroading, you can also route it up and back towards the firewall, and down from there. This helps prevent loss of engine oil when you get into severe nose-down conditions on the trail. 2. If you have rear drum brakes, get larger wheel cylinders. You want NAPA part number 37337. *MUCH* better braking. Also make sure your rear brakes are adjusted up good. The self adjusters are notorious for not working. 3. I noticed you don't have the hood blanket--that's common with 2001+ model year trucks. If you can pick one up from an earlier truck at a junkyard, even from a 1500, it'll help keep the hood cooler and also help reduce engine noise a little bit. Also, you won't have to worry about it since you're in a warm climate, but for those guys in colder climates, get a Smarty programmer, or find someone who is willing to loan it to you. That'll let you update the ECM to enable fast idle and 3-cylinder idle, which are hugely helpful in cold weather conditions. Great videos, keep 'em coming--and thanks for your service!
AlaskaMike72 I made a mistake when making this video saying I run at 26-27 psi , I didn't realize it until after I posted, I have addressed the mistake in videos since. I run at 18-19 psi. But Good advise man! Thank you for commenting and watching!
ParoDoXz are you sure you weren't mistaken about your egt's? I don't have a Cummins but I'm tuned and I'm over 1200 at the end of the quarter mile. I'm straight piped and deleted, too. I'm at 700 doing 65-70 mph.
Ball joints are another big thing on these trucks! I worked in an auto shop for 2 years, and almost every dodge truck that came in had bad ball joints. Including my 03 that I bought 8 months ago, I went with dynatrac's, heard great things about them, and so far so good! Carli ball joints are a great option as well! Definitely worth upgrading for anyone running factory ball joints.
Kinda bugs me when people say that people who buy these trucks don't use them for what they are for. People can buy what they want. Just because they aren't towing 15,000 lbs doesn't mean a truck isn't useful
I agree, I have a 2015 Ram that I use to tow my 5th wheel toy hauler and I'm buying a 1999 shortbed 4x4 for my daily and make it a hot rod. I love Cummins diesels.
im 20 years old and just bought a 2nd gen. I previously had a 6.5 diesel so im familiar with diesels in general i think. But my cummins is definitely a step up. Just got it running cause i had problems with the fuel. But these videos definitely do help alot to new cummins owners!
Love your truck brother I’m a Cummins member of the family been Cummins my entire adult life I like the way she sits got a nice posture I’m loving it brother keep on Truckin
Crazy how this was five years ago! I wish I had the knowledge of what you speak of then as much as everything you know now about these trucks! I’m 21 and just got my first 2500 Cummins diesel ram And I am figuring out the beautiful world to all of this! Definitely following along!
FASS Is without a doubt number one take it from somebody Who replaced the stock lift pump after it was TSV and the TSB Had problems. FASS remedied all the problems that the previous generation of lift pumps problems had. I am not a paid sponsor but a second GEN Enthusiast and FASS cured my acceleration lag
Turbo silencer ring a new intake filter I did k and n and it lowered my egts by about 30 to 40 degrees. Along with stripping the baffling out of your intake tube
I can't believe what great shape your 2001 is! My 2001 sport rusted all to hell!! I do live in NY where our roads are salted, but still. Very nice truck!!
For those of us that have older 12 valve trucks the killer dowel pin will need to be addressed as well as the charging system if the voltage regulator goes out in the computer. Also a quart of oil in the fuel tank helps keep everything lubed with the low sulfur fuel.
You don't want to use motor oil in the fuel.. every farmer, old timer and trucker I know uses 3oz ATF ( automatic transmission fluid) per 30 gallons.. after 30yrs they all swear by it.
John Thanks bro, and I know. I wanted a Manuel but I didn't have much of a choice here in Hawaii. Literally this is the only one to pop up for sale for 2 years on this island
Nobody ditches sticks anymore and when they do they never wanna bargain .....sorry bro but your 400k diesel from the day I was born isn't 15 or 20k unless it's a sema bulletproof build that shit is 5 to 8 grand max
when i was almost 17 i bought my first truck, 94 sclb 12v cummins loved the thing. Workin sense i was 13 on a farm pays off. Still workin there 5 years later. I got auto meter gauges 66mm turbo and 150 sticks for it along with the studs, 165 valve springs, Hamilton pushrods and all that shit. Was going to put an exhaust break on it hense the heavy ass springs. Don't ever sell it, i sold mine because of schooling (4.10 gears are slow as hell) and i miss it a ton...
ParoDoXz no problem man, first saw the "5 things I hate about my cummins" vid. Been watching since then. I've been looking for a nice 6 speed second gen in my area but they're all beat up or have crazy high mileage
Vanquisher Nice man, thanks for watching for that long. I hate how that video turned out, but it is what it is I guess. Wish I could re-do it. But good luck with finding one Man! Took me 2 years
Fass and guages are a great idea, the upgraded air filter and box is a total waste of money. Youll only need that if youre already pulling 400+ horsepower or have stage 2 injectors. Other than that cool video.
You don’t need to spend that much money on a fuel pump if your truck is stock. Just get a good fuel gauge you can monitor inside the cab and if your pump goes bad get it at your local parts store which they sale for lifetime warranty. I have changed those pumps in 20 minutes with some else’s help to lift the bed.
@@hunterfranks7408 actually no. The compressor is still pump refer at the same rate at any blower motor speed. All the settings do is add resistance to the blower therefore controlling the speed not compressor
You make some good beginner points. But vp44 trucks do not suck. They just need the factory lift pump replaced as you mentioned and then they're fine for the most part. They can make good power and the shift on the fly tuning is nice. Not everyone can drive around in a smoky pig 12V all the time. I like being able to turn mine down when the cops are behind me.
Has anyone ever added a warning light in concert with the temperature gauge or do dodge drivers just know to stare at the gauges and glance now and then at the road?
That's definitely Schofield Barracks in the background! I'd guess AMR or HMR?!? Thanks for the advice brother. I have a 98 2500 V10, your videos are excellent!
I’ve been trying to find the same exact diamond eye 5” setup you have with the black tip but cant find it anywhere, i also read that the stainless steel version of the pipe is way better than the aluminized, whats your experience? Also the fass lift pump that i find are either 165 or 140 not 150 which one should i get the truck is bone stock but will be doing all the mods you mentioned minus the lift and tires also will be doing arp studs not because i will increase hp but just as a precaution THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!
thatguy I know, I've addressed my mistake since this video in other videos and show that I run at 18 psi. I wasn't paying attention and accidentally said 26 or whatever I said haha
One of the first upgrades on a second gen 24v cummins i believe along with the lift pump should be the killer dowel pin, because that will be just as costly as a vp44. by the way looks like you are missing a cab mount bolt on the back right.....
Diesel1500 I hear that the killer dowel pin is more important to do on the 12v but I could be mistaken. And yeah I am haha previous owner must have scrapped it
DownHillgamer Thanks man! And I have a lot on my channel already, and I will be making more, some videos I just like to be able to walk around and talk about the stuff
Hey my name is Jordan and I have an NV4500HD in mine. I was wondering if I should still get the transmission temp gauge for it? Your videos are really helpful. I just got my first Cummins a couple months ago. 98.5.
Can't go wrong with FASS or Airdog these days. Both their pumps are on par with each other and are lightyears better than the pumps they had only a few years ago. But at the end of the day Fuelabs still makes a better pump, a brushless motor offers better longevity. When my fuel requirements surpass what my FASS DRP can keep up with, I'll be going to a Fuelabs Velocity 100GPH pump. I always recommend Fuelabs whenever anybody brings up FASS vs Airdog. And BTW man, 26-27 psi is creeping up on too MUCH fuel pressure for the VP44 (believe it or not that's possible lol). From what I understand, there's a diaphragm inside the VP44 which helps dampen pressure spikes and if the fuel pressure is too high it will damage it over time. Rule of thumb is 20 psi is plenty to keep a VP happy and try to keep it above 14 for normal operation and above 10 under hard load.
Marcus Mar My FASS stays at 18-20 psi, I made a mistake whenever I made the video by saying 25-27. But thanks for the info man, sounds like a good pump
It’s not the fact that the injection pump is trash. The design is trash, it cools itself with fuel. So with low psi/running truck out of fuel, the injection pump motor with burn itself up and will cause it to die. If you just watch your psi and keep it around 12-15psi then you’re golden and keep from turning it way up with a tuner and running huge injectors and everything then it’s reliable. If you’re going to run a tuner and huge injectors and all the good stuff then yes you may need more pressure, but until then 26-27 psi is uncalled for
ParoDoxz, I was watching your injector video and was curious how you like the idle qualities of your sac injectors. How smokey are they compared to the stock ones? I have early 60 HP injectors (12 years old now) which have been awesome for mileage and a little extra power, and they're very clean too. However, I'm looking for a new set to make more power and was looking at DAP or DFI 7x.010 vco or sac. Just curious about your experience with the sac type injectors.
Thanks for watching my videos man! And I havent started the truck up yet, I will start it for the first time today and that video will be uploaded in a couple days! So we will see haha
Ben Chandler I've addressed this about 97,000 times since I posted the video and shown were I run at 18 psi multiple times , But I made a mistake by saying 26-27 and didn't realize it until after the video went public. 26-27 is to much for the vp44 to handle
That's a leveling kit only? Nice truck man. I am about to buy a 99 with 66k original miles on it. Same color but not sport. Your vids changed my mind about dodges.
Jeremy Borges That's a great find on your part man, very good job! And thank you! Glad I could help you in your decision to get one, they are truly great trucks
Nice video well explained and the camera quality/voice is good too! I have a 14' crew cab cummins. I installed a turbo back exhaust and the raceme ultra tuner. Anything else you recommend? I'm limited with rim/tire size without a lift. It has the factory 20" rims/tires on it.
Troy M Thanks man! I appreciate you checking the video out! And I'm not to experience with 4th gens but Thoroughbread diesel is very good and you can call them and ask them what is best to upgrade on your truck (as far as performance/longevity wise) I trust them
Troy M cold air intake with your tunner if not you'll melt your turbo why I said cold air intake so the turbo gets more air "trust me I'm a mechanic" lol
Hey man! Love the videos. have a question. would I be fine with a full pump and sump with some gauges and not really any other upgrades for reliability? Im looing at the same truck you have but with 128k miles
Comes stock on this truck, but I have a link in some of my more recent videos of the black 2nd gen I had. It'll take you right to the grill i put on the black truck about 3 months back
Me and my wife are bringing our 1st gen and 4th gen to Oahu, can we get away with having wide wheels, straight pipes and lifts? I know there’s inspections and recon laws there so I wanted to know if you had any tips?
5 inch is awesome!! straight pipe with 7inch TIp same as me with my 5.9 CR 07! SOunds amazing about to tune my truck! with smarty had some trans upgrades! I put air ride bags on my rear and 4in ch suspension lift drives amazing!!! GReat video cant wait to get my tuner and fass!!!
3 upgrades Short Cut
1. Lift pump (Fass or air dog)
2. Gauges- EGTs, Transmission Temp, Fuel pressure gauge.
3. Cold air intake and exhaust
You probably want to change out the pressure regulator spring on your FASS. 26-28 psi is a little too much fuel pressure for the VP44. Ideally you want 15-18 psi. Good choice on the FASS though--I bought mine in late 2004 and it's still running beautifully.
A couple other things that these 2nd gen trucks need is:
1. Reroute the crankcase breather tube. The stock breather tube coming out of the timing gear case goes into a catch bottle right in front of the radiator. This cakes up the radiator and intercooler with oily crap, and it's better to extend it to run into the frame rail. If you do much offroading, you can also route it up and back towards the firewall, and down from there. This helps prevent loss of engine oil when you get into severe nose-down conditions on the trail.
2. If you have rear drum brakes, get larger wheel cylinders. You want NAPA part number 37337. *MUCH* better braking. Also make sure your rear brakes are adjusted up good. The self adjusters are notorious for not working.
3. I noticed you don't have the hood blanket--that's common with 2001+ model year trucks. If you can pick one up from an earlier truck at a junkyard, even from a 1500, it'll help keep the hood cooler and also help reduce engine noise a little bit.
Also, you won't have to worry about it since you're in a warm climate, but for those guys in colder climates, get a Smarty programmer, or find someone who is willing to loan it to you. That'll let you update the ECM to enable fast idle and 3-cylinder idle, which are hugely helpful in cold weather conditions.
Great videos, keep 'em coming--and thanks for your service!
AlaskaMike72 I made a mistake when making this video saying I run at 26-27 psi , I didn't realize it until after I posted, I have addressed the mistake in videos since. I run at 18-19 psi. But Good advise man! Thank you for commenting and watching!
ParoDoXz are you sure you weren't mistaken about your egt's? I don't have a Cummins but I'm tuned and I'm over 1200 at the end of the quarter mile. I'm straight piped and deleted, too. I'm at 700 doing 65-70 mph.
Ball joints are another big thing on these trucks! I worked in an auto shop for 2 years, and almost every dodge truck that came in had bad ball joints. Including my 03 that I bought 8 months ago, I went with dynatrac's, heard great things about them, and so far so good! Carli ball joints are a great option as well! Definitely worth upgrading for anyone running factory ball joints.
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How many miles were you at?
Kinda bugs me when people say that people who buy these trucks don't use them for what they are for. People can buy what they want. Just because they aren't towing 15,000 lbs doesn't mean a truck isn't useful
I agree, I have a 2015 Ram that I use to tow my 5th wheel toy hauler and I'm buying a 1999 shortbed 4x4 for my daily and make it a hot rod. I love Cummins diesels.
Haters gonna hate. They're just mad they cant afford it.
Nick Esposito Lmfao anyone can buy anything with 80 month loans. Stupid ass comment.
@@Countryboy2206 Weak credit don't buy shit so not everybody. Stupid comment.
@@Countryboy2206 imagine being that cringe
im 20 years old and just bought a 2nd gen. I previously had a 6.5 diesel so im familiar with diesels in general i think. But my cummins is definitely a step up. Just got it running cause i had problems with the fuel. But these videos definitely do help alot to new cummins owners!
Love your truck brother I’m a Cummins member of the family been Cummins my entire adult life I like the way she sits got a nice posture I’m loving it brother keep on Truckin
Crazy how this was five years ago! I wish I had the knowledge of what you speak of then as much as everything you know now about these trucks! I’m 21 and just got my first 2500 Cummins diesel ram And I am figuring out the beautiful world to all of this! Definitely following along!
FASS Is without a doubt number one take it from somebody Who replaced the stock lift pump after it was TSV and the TSB Had problems. FASS remedied all the problems that the previous generation of lift pumps problems had. I am not a paid sponsor but a second GEN Enthusiast and FASS cured my acceleration lag
Turbo silencer ring a new intake filter I did k and n and it lowered my egts by about 30 to 40 degrees. Along with stripping the baffling out of your intake tube
Damn that truck is so clean.. always saying you appreciate us watching but I'd like to thank you for making these detailed videos, keep it up bro!
Thanks man, that means a lot. And i will for sure, I like making these videos, Its a lot of fun!
I can't believe what great shape your 2001 is! My 2001 sport rusted all to hell!! I do live in NY where our roads are salted, but still. Very nice truck!!
Thanks bro! Sorry to hear about your truck, unfortunately I hear that a lot about trucks up north
ParoDoXz It's awful, you literary can't have anything nice!
#1 silencer ring. But you wouldn't know that considering you still haven't taken it out.
ParoDoXz lol
was the first thing i did to my 91 12v just about to roll over the 150,000 original kms mark
First thing i did with my 24v
That and intake tube baffles
@@morganbrelin868 what is this? What is the purpose, is there tutorials?
For those of us that have older 12 valve trucks the killer dowel pin will need to be addressed as well as the charging system if the voltage regulator goes out in the computer. Also a quart of oil in the fuel tank helps keep everything lubed with the low sulfur fuel.
Justin Hagen Good tip . Thanks for watching and commenting man
ParoDoXz no problem. I have been in and out of the 89-93 Cummins trucks. I haven't dealt much with the 94-02 trucks.
You don't want to use motor oil in the fuel.. every farmer, old timer and trucker I know uses 3oz ATF ( automatic transmission fluid) per 30 gallons.. after 30yrs they all swear by it.
Great looking truck! Sport bumpers look so good! Love the color to! I own and work/play 3 2nd gens and a 4th gen! 2 are Cummins powered.
I'd recommend a manual trans 1st
Foreal i was gonna buy a auto and everyone told me to buy a manual haha
@@jacksonross3533 thats because with these, they burn through auto's
@Kyle i’m saying stock autos, of course a built trans will hold up to it
I got a 98 ram 1500 and the first thing we had to fix was the transmission so yeah I would buy a manual
women drive automatics
Good job on gages, I agree with them as a very first upgrade. Disagree on electric lift pumps, mechanical one last forever
I'd say the electronic lift pump is worth it just for the filtration
Love the truck man, but I must confess... when you opened the door and I seen that it was an automatic, I was disappointed.
John Thanks bro, and I know. I wanted a Manuel but I didn't have much of a choice here in Hawaii. Literally this is the only one to pop up for sale for 2 years on this island
Nobody ditches sticks anymore and when they do they never wanna bargain .....sorry bro but your 400k diesel from the day I was born isn't 15 or 20k unless it's a sema bulletproof build that shit is 5 to 8 grand max
ParoDoXz swap it
@Kyle 90k miles.... jesus that truck was garage kept for its life no doubt also. My 95 has 280k, and that’s (relatively) low amongst 5.9s.
when i was almost 17 i bought my first truck, 94 sclb 12v cummins loved the thing. Workin sense i was 13 on a farm pays off. Still workin there 5 years later. I got auto meter gauges 66mm turbo and 150 sticks for it along with the studs, 165 valve springs, Hamilton pushrods and all that shit. Was going to put an exhaust break on it hense the heavy ass springs. Don't ever sell it, i sold mine because of schooling (4.10 gears are slow as hell) and i miss it a ton...
2shotsgaming Nice man, and I don't plan on selling it bro. Thanks for watching , sounds like you had one hell of a truck
yeah man, love the update vids, getting a semi built 1st gen in the next few weeks and the build on that will begin!
Lol
Killer dowel pin kit is a must, especially for ones with a lot of miles. Oh and great video, keep it up!!!
Polishkid88 Thank you for the comment and the support on the video!
I love your videos! Very informative. I want to buy a cummins eventually this coming year
ToadNumber55 Thanks man! And they are great trucks!
Good video! Getting a manual 06 cummins crew cab long box in less than a week! Southern truck with no rust I can't wait!
Awesome! Congrats!
I’m hoping you undercoated it if you live up north. Not saying you need to but it does help keep it from rusting as dodges do.
you deserve a million subscribers, i love your channel man!!!
jesse thompson I wish haha but thanks bro! Maybe one day!
Beautiful truck bro good luck with it!
The word is pertain, not retain. I mean that to be costructive. Good video.
Great job hiding that lift pump! Looks a lot better that way in my opinion
Truck Master Me too! Thanks for watching!
I’m probably getting a 7.3 idi but I also kinda want a Cummins
I have the exact same truck just got it 2 weeks ago. 191K Miles 2001 24 Valve.
iYung Trill nice man!
Not a Ram guy but I love your Cummins
Duramax Pat Thanks man! I appreciate you watching the video!
One of the cleanest second gens I've seen. Nice truck man
Thanks bro, I really appreciate that. I appreciate you watching the video too
ParoDoXz no problem man, first saw the "5 things I hate about my cummins" vid. Been watching since then. I've been looking for a nice 6 speed second gen in my area but they're all beat up or have crazy high mileage
Vanquisher Nice man, thanks for watching for that long. I hate how that video turned out, but it is what it is I guess. Wish I could re-do it. But good luck with finding one Man! Took me 2 years
great vidoe i have a 97' that im rebuilding and i didnt have a clue what i was doing but it runs like NEW now thanls for the video helped me out alot
Michael Hatcher Nice man! Good luck on the build and thank you for watching!
Nice pickup man she’s clean.
Fass and guages are a great idea, the upgraded air filter and box is a total waste of money. Youll only need that if youre already pulling 400+ horsepower or have stage 2 injectors. Other than that cool video.
Love your truck man. The only ram owner who isn't pulling a ghost trailer. lol
I like Ma truck Haha so true! My brother doesn't either though so I guess he's cool too lol thanks for watching man
I keep my mirrors down also.
First upgrade should always be upgrade the stock trans before you do any mods to the motor.
You don’t need to spend that much money on a fuel pump if your truck is stock. Just get a good fuel gauge you can monitor inside the cab and if your pump goes bad get it at your local parts store which they sale for lifetime warranty. I have changed those pumps in 20 minutes with some else’s help to lift the bed.
i have the same fast set up never have had a problem with it on my 2006 dodge dually with the 5.9
Kori Whitchurch Nice man
I wish i had got a diesel. My 96 with the 5.9 magnum drinks gas like it has 7392974929 horsepower. Good thing gas is cheap rn!!
Having a.c. on 1 is the same thing as having it on 5 regardless the a.c system is still on... the blower motor is the only thing your controlling bro.
4WD ADDICT not necessarily when it’s on 1 the compressor kicks on and off more than on 5
@@hunterfranks7408 actually no. The compressor is still pump refer at the same rate at any blower motor speed. All the settings do is add resistance to the blower therefore controlling the speed not compressor
@@guacamoleweiner69 That’s true
My first mod was fass. Then stage 5 suncoast transmission. Pump conversion coming.
Yes I agree FASS the pump lift pump no doubt the stock pump that comes with the Dodge must be replaced they are simply not adequate
Yes I have airdogg and have had loss of fuel pressure because of a relay or fuse I would recommend fass over airdog
Sorry to hear about your problems with it man, Some people swear by the birddog but I always recommend the FASS
kudos for not having them mirrors flipped up..
Hell nah flip em up. It’s a Ram 🐏
Why do people like you give a fuck about mirrors being flipped up?
Looks cool. Moose power.
You make some good beginner points. But vp44 trucks do not suck. They just need the factory lift pump replaced as you mentioned and then they're fine for the most part. They can make good power and the shift on the fly tuning is nice. Not everyone can drive around in a smoky pig 12V all the time. I like being able to turn mine down when the cops are behind me.
jfdb59 I agree man, thanks for watching!
Has anyone ever added a warning light in concert with the temperature gauge or do dodge drivers just know to stare at the gauges and glance now and then at the road?
That's definitely Schofield Barracks in the background! I'd guess AMR or HMR?!? Thanks for the advice brother. I have a 98 2500 V10, your videos are excellent!
Nick Copulos Haha it’s from when I lived on HMR, thanks for watching man!
I’ve been trying to find the same exact diamond eye 5” setup you have with the black tip but cant find it anywhere, i also read that the stainless steel version of the pipe is way better than the aluminized, whats your experience? Also the fass lift pump that i find are either 165 or 140 not 150 which one should i get the truck is bone stock but will be doing all the mods you mentioned minus the lift and tires also will be doing arp studs not because i will increase hp but just as a precaution THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!
Not really a dodge/ram guy but the way you upgraded the truck I regret it.
I Love You're Truck!! I Like The Upgrades You Did On The Truck I Like The 1st And 2nd Gen Cummins The 12 Valve 5.9 L is My Favorite Engine
Thanks man! And you have good taste hah
Good info... looking at my next vehicle to be a ram 2500 2015+, but first got to get the new house. keep up the good videos
Mike Thank you! I appreciate you watching and good luck with the house and truck!
can't wait to see what it's gonna look like when you paint the mirrors.
Elton Martin Me either! Should get the paint in a couple weeks
awesome
Sweet truck man! Just bought an 06 megacab and don’t know where to start upgrading. Good ideas though.
Greg Sandberg have you done any upgrades yet?
hey bud 18psi is max recommended pressure for the vp44 you need to adjust your fass
thatguy I know, I've addressed my mistake since this video in other videos and show that I run at 18 psi. I wasn't paying attention and accidentally said 26 or whatever I said haha
One of the first upgrades on a second gen 24v cummins i believe along with the lift pump should be the killer dowel pin, because that will be just as costly as a vp44. by the way looks like you are missing a cab mount bolt on the back right.....
Diesel1500 I hear that the killer dowel pin is more important to do on the 12v but I could be mistaken. And yeah I am haha previous owner must have scrapped it
Your truck is awesome
I love the color because when silver gets dusty and dirty you could hardly even see it on that color and that color as much in demand 2021
Just bought a 2002, long bed, going to up date.
Great video ... clear and concise! Liked !! ...
just pick up an 2003 2500 6 speed crew cab with the 5.9 cummins ...first diesel truck and I don't if I got a good deal...paid 6k for it.
GDP mechanical fuel boss lift pump in my opinion is best, zero problems and mechanical ones are Bullet proof
Love the videos man keep up the great work!
Steady Studios Thanks bro! You know I will haha
ParoDoXz good bro. Much luck. See ya next video!!
Love your truck, you should make some in cab videos of you riding around
DownHillgamer Thanks man! And I have a lot on my channel already, and I will be making more, some videos I just like to be able to walk around and talk about the stuff
love your truck i cant wait to get my second gen
Matthew Hoffmann Thanks bro! They are a lot of fun!
Hey my name is Jordan and I have an NV4500HD in mine. I was wondering if I should still get the transmission temp gauge for it? Your videos are really helpful. I just got my first Cummins a couple months ago. 98.5.
What paint color is that? It’s beautiful!
Prolly won't see this lol 2 years later. But where did you find those headlights?
Can't go wrong with FASS or Airdog these days. Both their pumps are on par with each other and are lightyears better than the pumps they had only a few years ago. But at the end of the day Fuelabs still makes a better pump, a brushless motor offers better longevity. When my fuel requirements surpass what my FASS DRP can keep up with, I'll be going to a Fuelabs Velocity 100GPH pump. I always recommend Fuelabs whenever anybody brings up FASS vs Airdog. And BTW man, 26-27 psi is creeping up on too MUCH fuel pressure for the VP44 (believe it or not that's possible lol). From what I understand, there's a diaphragm inside the VP44 which helps dampen pressure spikes and if the fuel pressure is too high it will damage it over time. Rule of thumb is 20 psi is plenty to keep a VP happy and try to keep it above 14 for normal operation and above 10 under hard load.
Marcus Mar My FASS stays at 18-20 psi, I made a mistake whenever I made the video by saying 25-27. But thanks for the info man, sounds like a good pump
ParoDoXz Gotcha!
Great Video. Thanks!!!
It’s not the fact that the injection pump is trash. The design is trash, it cools itself with fuel. So with low psi/running truck out of fuel, the injection pump motor with burn itself up and will cause it to die. If you just watch your psi and keep it around 12-15psi then you’re golden and keep from turning it way up with a tuner and running huge injectors and everything then it’s reliable. If you’re going to run a tuner and huge injectors and all the good stuff then yes you may need more pressure, but until then 26-27 psi is uncalled for
ParoDoxz, I was watching your injector video and was curious how you like the idle qualities of your sac injectors. How smokey are they compared to the stock ones?
I have early 60 HP injectors (12 years old now) which have been awesome for mileage and a little extra power, and they're very clean too. However, I'm looking for a new set to make more power and was looking at DAP or DFI 7x.010 vco or sac.
Just curious about your experience with the sac type injectors.
Thanks for watching my videos man! And I havent started the truck up yet, I will start it for the first time today and that video will be uploaded in a couple days! So we will see haha
your channel will grow for sure
Angel Mar I hope so! I love making these videos
nice vid. just want you to know that anything over 20 (fuel pressure) will rupture the diaphragm in the vp 44
tyler gess Yeah I have to look into that, someone else commented that yesterday. It does go to 18-20 most the time though. Anyway I can turn it down?
It should have an adjustment screw. mine has a lock nut and at flat head screw
tyler gess I'll try and find it man, thanks
my fass 200 is a beast pushing 50 psi and feeding my 7x14s
Justin Wert Nice bro, thanks for watching!
Justin Wert 50psi into a vp44?
No lol a p7100 *****
with your cold air intake and exhaust should have bought new headers for it also.
How did you get the black between the doors? Did you paint it or buy a piece for it?
Holy s*** 26-27 fuel psi is WAYYYYYY to high.
10-20psi dude or you're gonna be pay for it in vp44 death.
Ben Chandler I've addressed this about 97,000 times since I posted the video and shown were I run at 18 psi multiple times , But I made a mistake by saying 26-27 and didn't realize it until after the video went public. 26-27 is to much for the vp44 to handle
ParoDoXz I started scrolling and saw that. Don't want anyone to break a vp44, stuff expensive...
Like the truck though
Thanks man, I pinned your comment so that hopefully people will see this and I will stop having to address it lol I appreciate you watching!
26-27 is fine
they can handle max 350psi this is straight from the factory.
I know u won't believe me but get on 2ndgennation and ask around
ParoDoXz what size rims and tires do you have
That's a leveling kit only? Nice truck man. I am about to buy a 99 with 66k original miles on it. Same color but not sport. Your vids changed my mind about dodges.
Jeremy Borges That's a great find on your part man, very good job! And thank you! Glad I could help you in your decision to get one, they are truly great trucks
And yes, only a leveling kit
Is your gauge install video not available anymore?
Nice video well explained and the camera quality/voice is good too! I have a 14' crew cab cummins. I installed a turbo back exhaust and the raceme ultra tuner. Anything else you recommend? I'm limited with rim/tire size without a lift. It has the factory 20" rims/tires on it.
Troy M Thanks man! I appreciate you checking the video out! And I'm not to experience with 4th gens but Thoroughbread diesel is very good and you can call them and ask them what is best to upgrade on your truck (as far as performance/longevity wise) I trust them
Troy M cold air intake with your tunner if not you'll melt your turbo why I said cold air intake so the turbo gets more air "trust me I'm a mechanic" lol
Why would you put your lift pump so exposed on a 4X4 truck? Aren't you afraid you will rip it off? Seems exposed. Thanks for the info!!
Could you put links to these things in the description?
Do you need a lift to run those tires/wheels on stock height
I love this truck ❤️🚗💨
love the truck. that's the truck I want. style and everything
Kevin Grogitsky Thanks bro! I appreciate you checking out the channel!
I been watching the videos ever since I found you. Love the truck keep the videos coming bro
Kevin Grogitsky I will for sure man, I have a ton of new video ideas very soon, I'm very excited
Cool I'm looking forword to them in the future. Can I ask you something about your truck?
Kevin Grogitsky yeah what's up
Where did you get that bumper ? On the second gen
ATS exhaust manifold next as the stock ones crack.
Im running a Steedspeed T4
What do you think about K&N intake? Snorkel?
What is a Duckett Sticker? I couldn't see it...
great vids man keep it up
Tyler Thomas Thanks bro! I will!
Hey man! Love the videos. have a question. would I be fine with a full pump and sump with some gauges and not really any other upgrades for reliability? Im looing at the same truck you have but with 128k miles
I’m thinking about buying me one. Is it worth it for the mpg? What is your mpg?
Where did you get the sport grille and bumper? Been searching and can't find!
Comes stock on this truck, but I have a link in some of my more recent videos of the black 2nd gen I had. It'll take you right to the grill i put on the black truck about 3 months back
@@ParoDoXz Okay cool, I didn't know they made a sport model for the 2500. Wasn't for sure. Can it easily be converted to the non sport 2nd gen?
Me and my wife are bringing our 1st gen and 4th gen to Oahu, can we get away with having wide wheels, straight pipes and lifts? I know there’s inspections and recon laws there so I wanted to know if you had any tips?
So hard to find one that’s not completely beat.. 350 or 400 in the motor
The silver sport is my favorite of all. I searched and searched for a 6 speed silver sport. Impossible to find.
5 inch is awesome!! straight pipe with 7inch TIp same as me with my 5.9 CR 07! SOunds amazing about to tune my truck! with smarty had some trans upgrades! I put air ride bags on my rear and 4in ch suspension lift drives amazing!!! GReat video cant wait to get my tuner and fass!!!
So next upgrade will be a matching banks intake manifold
what are those parts called that you put on the ram please
What kind of rims do you have on your truck?
This is military housing out on the Pearl City Peninsula isn't it?