The guys over in the first gen section were alot of help so i figured id post this here to. I am trying to decide what model to buy for a dd around town and a future pullin truck since im gonna attend a diesel college and want somethin to tinker around on. they told me that a 2nd gen would be the best bet. i was wondering what year model would be the best to buy. i dont wanna spend too much money atleast right now . i would greatly appreciate any input. also , are there any suggestions on aftermarket products ?

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Any year really - but the best ones are the 96-98 12V's with the p7100 Injector pump.

Are you looking at a stick or an auto?


Heres a pretty good thread on a pulling truck build - you would be looking at adding similar mods:

http://www.dieselbombers.com/12-valv...ts-so-far.html

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it would definitely be a stick

Yep, '96-mid year '98 manual trans 12 valve would be your best bet. Those have the bigger 210hp injection pump. Auto's have the 180hp pump. That will be the P7100 injection pump which will flow lots of fuel. It's been THE pump for many pulling/racing trucks. Many of the 24 valve guys put the P7100 on their trucks. Also, no electronics, much of the hp gains can be done by hand, if you don't mind getting dirty. Check this out;CumminsDatabase.com :: Turning Up A P7100 Pump

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'96 Ram, CTD, 4X4, flatbed, ThurenFab trackbar, Lock-rite, 1 ton wheel cylinders.
Motor; #100 plate, governor springs shimmed, loose starwheel. 306hp/743tq.
Exhaust; Schwitzer S300G, 4" downpipe into 5" turnout stacks.
Trans; Intelligent Engineering billet input shaft, Dunrite VB and single disc TC, Burt Brown rebuild/upgrade.

215 HP actually....

Got a 94 5speed for sale

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i talked to one of my buddies last night who has a 12v and he said 96 to 98 for sure also. about how much can you expect to spend on a truck like that ? ive saw ebay prices but hell ive never trusted ebay

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by the way thanks for the help everybody. i sure do appreciate it

4/5k - Some crazy amount someone is charging for a grail.

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1998 2500 12 valve QC 616 HP on Fuel 717/1500+ on the bottle
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thats what i was thankin or atleast somewhere in there. that would be perfect. i wouldnt have SO much money in it and it would save miles on my other truck