Hi there, i just got into possesion a Dodge Ram 250 ram...

Financial crisis in Iceland has come to this, and since i am a dieselhead and want to go for something cheaper to mod, i went with a Cummins

It is originally a SRW, but has been converted into a dually

My plans are to have the bed removed and installing Parlok mud Guards;



Painting the frame Black and installing Stacks...

The truck now has a LA small block 360 in it but my intensions are to have a 12v Cummins w/ 5 speed manual installed in it...

A friend of mine has offered the Cummins to me for a small fee and i am pretty sure that i will swap it in. I'm not sure if it is the VE pump or the newer version, but i will keep you guys informed

Wich is easier to mod, the VE pump version or the one that came in the 1993-1998.5 trucks ?

How many HP can you squeeze from the Cummins 12v, and can the VE pump motor be upgraded to the newer pump with ease ? -

Welcome.I think the p7100 pumps are easier to moddify and pull more power out of.With a 12v cummins i've seen hp as high as 1000hp. -

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welcome to diesel bombers. the p-7100 is deffinately the most easy and cheapest cummins to get power out of. it came in the 94-98 models. no matter which one it is, im sure you will be happy with your choice. -

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1999 dodge 2500
bombs: 12 valve with alot of bugs.

How hard is it to upgrade to a p-7100 pump? -

You definitely want the P Pump as stated earlier. Not sure on the specifics of the install however. I do know that there are kits available to P Pump the 24 valve trucks, so I doubt it's too involved... -

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cool man, Iceland! -

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Changes to come soon: 2" Cognito front lift, MBRP 4" or 5" exhaust.

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Yeah, Iceland is cool..

It's actually starting to get hot here now. We're seeing temps around 13°c today.

what are the advantages of the P-pump on a 24valve?

I know that the injectors on the non-intercooled VE version are more buffed than the ones on the intercooled version, is the intercooled version perharps carrying the P-pump ?

I have a high flowing intercooler (RACING) built for my Duramax wich i intend to use.

How many psi are safe on the stock internals?

What is the weakest link and what precautins should i take for say 400rwhp. ARP studs & MLS gasket essential? -

Welcome to db, Icelander!! -

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thanks everyone for the warm welcome

I'm not sure where to place my questioms, a moderator could perharps copy them to a valid place -

Try looking/posting in here:

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The VE will make some pretty good power too...
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'91.5 D350, 2wd Dually, 4" Straight Pipe, 366 Spring, DennyT Stage II Fuel Pin, Isspro Boost, Pyro, Tranny and Fuel Pressure Gauges

Brothers: '97 2500, 12 Valve, 4wd, 5spd, 716rwhp, 1200+rwtq, Single Turbo, Fuel Only, 5" Stack

what does it take to make these kind of numbers with a VE pump ?

is it hard to reach 400rwhp ? -

14 seconds with a utility bed and 3 second 60 foot time! I love it!


Oh, and welcome to Diesel Bombers! -

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2003 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4, QC, long bed. Cummins H.O., 6-speed, 4.10 axle gearing, Jake Brake, Bully Dog RFI intake, Summit Racing 4" SS exhaust, Edge "hot" Juice w/ Attitude, HTT HTB2 62/12/65, 305-65R17 (33 x 12.50) ProComp Extreme All Terrains, South Bend Con OFE, fuel tank vent mod, various other gizmos. Member - NRA

"Some people are like Slinkys. Pretty much worthless, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs!"

hehe i will probably post pictures of my progress tomorrow.

I will start by running the 360 in it. As i want to make the 12valve Cummins show car ready amongst with a little modding.

Am i wrong to install a MLS gasket and ARP head studs for no more power than 400rwhp ?

I'm not that familiar with the Cummins

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oh, yeah.... Did i mention, it won't have a bed. Only a frame with Mudguards & Stacks -

400hp is not hard on any Cummins. Good turbo, good fuel supply, good air flow. There are even a few people that feel 400hp is reachable with the stock non-I/C'ed injectors. -

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