http://www.dieselbombers.com/ Discussion of 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Common Rail Injection en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dieselbombers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dieselbombers.com/ http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36619-tips-tricks-increase-fuel-economy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:20 GMT I just got an 04 dodge it's bone stock. What are some tips to get better fuel milage? I'm gonna have to wait to get a tuner.. I was thinking about a smarty when the time comes. Untill then I'm lookin for some DIY stuff to do.. Some more details on the truck.. It's got 93XXX, auto, 4x4, quad cab. Thanks for your help in advance! :c: ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 tyrel_44 http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36619-tips-tricks-increase-fuel-economy.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36618-early-late-model-04-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:31:09 GMT How do I tell if I have an early or late model 04? How do I tell if I have an early or late model 04? ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 tyrel_44 http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36618-early-late-model-04-a.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36603-got-my-smarty-today.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:54 GMT Just been screwing around with the smarty for a little bit earlier :rocking: First thing I noticed is on level #6 and #8 it smokes wayyy more than... Just been screwing around with the smarty for a little bit earlier :rocking:

First thing I noticed is on level #6 and #8 it smokes wayyy more than the edge, and has a lot more "useable power". Also on the highway my edge load % is normally around 35% doing about 70, with the smarty on #6 it is steady about 15-18%. Which is pretty weird to me, but the truck is very preppy!!!:c: Also I haven't even messed with the edge yet, i'm sure the power is crazy between both of the programmers

My question is, what is everybody normally running it on? Also, whats all the other settings at? I havent messed with the timing or anything yet, just wanted to see what everybody else was running :rocking:
Thanks!
Austin ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 TXAustin http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36603-got-my-smarty-today.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36399-tips-warm-cabin-winter.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:59:55 GMT When I took delivery of my '05 Ram I had them enable the fast idle (very nice feature). When the service tech showed me how it worked he made the comment that "you'll use this alot because these things don't make heat in the cold." The first morning when I needed the heater I remembered his comment, and quicly learned he was right.

I love my truck, but I gotta say I don't like having to drive nearly 7 miles before I begin to feel any heat. When the outside temps dip below 10 degrees its common for me to run it on fast idle for 15 minutes (minimum), and still not have heat for the first 10 minutes of my drive.

Coolant level is correct. The engine will reach normal operating temp, but it just takes a while. Is this normal?

Any suggestions to help build heat into the engine during the winter?
:td: ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 wardvwracer http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36399-tips-warm-cabin-winter.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36379-popping-out-stacks.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:27 GMT Well the new motor is finally starting to get worn in a little bit (about 1700 miles on it now) and I notice around 1/2 throttle it sounds like there... Well the new motor is finally starting to get worn in a little bit (about 1700 miles on it now) and I notice around 1/2 throttle it sounds like there is a LOUD popping out of the stacks. I am not sure if it is "rail pop" or what is going on. New fuel filter, new engine, no muffler... yet. I am not sure if my CP3 is starting to go out and not hitting fuel to the pistons at the right time or what.

Took it to the shop and they said this happens on trucks with stacks and the best way to solve it is to put a muffler on it.

Anybody else have this with a straight piped system? It used to do that a little bit before the rebuild, but not like this.

Thanks, Austin ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 TXAustin http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36379-popping-out-stacks.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36358-edge-juice-w-attitude-monitor-problems.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:24:09 GMT About six months ago, I bought a used juice with attiitude for my truck and everyhting was perfect. Everything worked well and as it was supposed... About six months ago, I bought a used juice with attiitude for my truck and everyhting was perfect. Everything worked well and as it was supposed to. About a month ago, the display went out. The backlight still comes on and you can still change levels, just no gauges. About a week ago, the gauges came back, but were stuck at zero. And now, we're back to a blank screen. :argh: Anyone else had this problem or heard of anyone having this problem? Any ideas how to fix it?

Before anyone says to ditch it and get a smarty, I plan on getting one to stack after I build my tranny. ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 darkhorse06 http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36358-edge-juice-w-attitude-monitor-problems.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36354-block-heaters-cool.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:28 GMT 8 degrees where the '07 truck sat in the driveway this morning, plugged in on a timer two hours prior to departure. Wait to start light did not even come on. Outstanding! :rocking:

In order to save electricity, I'm going to set the timer back a little to try and get a better idea how much plug in time it really needs. ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 NadirPoint http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36354-block-heaters-cool.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36317-battery-quick-disconnect.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:26:45 GMT All, Recently my truck has decided to throw a few battery codes. The first one it threw was the power down data loss code. After less than ten... All,

Recently my truck has decided to throw a few battery codes. The first one it threw was the power down data loss code. After less than ten keystarts this code cleared and it promptly threw the battery temperature sensor code. After ten keystarts that code cleared as well (cleared Friday evening), and it promptly threw it again sunday morning. I'm pretty sure if I go out right now and pull the battery cables and leave the key turned on for 45 minutes that all will be well for a couple months again.

My question is has anyone installed a set of battery quick disconnects on their truck? The kind like you would put on a tractor to keep the battery from going dead. That way I could do a hard reset on the computer without screwing with pulling the battery cables off. I think I could get a set of the kind you just turn the knob to unhook the battery and install one on each ground. Sound like a good or bad idea?

Nest question is what is the deal with my batteries? The only modifications that the truck has are a K&N intake and MBRP exhaust, neither of which should be causing this problem?? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks! ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 jfoose http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36317-battery-quick-disconnect.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36255-studder-hesitation-idle.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:27:08 GMT Hey guys Any input u have will help. 05 Dodge Ram Dually Cummins, just melted 3 pistons, cracked the head in eight places and burned a hole... Hey guys

Any input u have will help.


05 Dodge Ram Dually Cummins, just melted 3 pistons, cracked the head in eight places and burned a hole in # 1 exhaust valve Lol 2 years of stacking Edge and Smarty on high anybody seen that before... probably worse rite. I bought an 06 motor off ebay with 30,000 miles, real clean changed everything over put 90hp ddp nozzels in it runs real good a lot more power. I turned the Edge and the smarty off, just running htb2 62/14 turbo and nozzels also bd lift pump. If i am driving like a normal human being and come to a stoplight it intermittently studders or hesitates about three times then runs fine again and it doesnt do it all the time if i beat the shit out of it its fine. New filter and injector cleaner. Any ideas? Thanks:humm: ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 05600hpcummins http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36255-studder-hesitation-idle.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36138-rusty-oil-sustance.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:13:28 GMT My truck is leaking about a half of a cup of a rusty oily substance, that looks to be coming from somewhere behind the belt pulleys or fan. I am... My truck is leaking about a half of a cup of a rusty oily substance, that looks to be coming from somewhere behind the belt pulleys or fan. I am guessing it is the water pump going south? ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 GRI http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36138-rusty-oil-sustance.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36124-wait-start-staying-forever-seems-like.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:10:31 GMT When I turn the key to on I have to wait a good 5-10 seconds before the wait to start goes off. Also the lift pump sounds kind of sluggish when I... When I turn the key to on I have to wait a good 5-10 seconds before the wait to start goes off. Also the lift pump sounds kind of sluggish when I turn the key to on. It has been sitting quite a bit with out being driven though could that be a part of the problem? ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 tdiezel http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36124-wait-start-staying-forever-seems-like.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36096-air-dog-help.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:15:29 GMT im installing an air dog 150 on my 2004.5 dodge and my question is the two return lines that are on the fuel filter housing what do i do with them?... im installing an air dog 150 on my 2004.5 dodge and my question is the two return lines that are on the fuel filter housing what do i do with them? do i leave the whole filter assy on there and bypass it or should i buy the big line kit and go that route? any help will be appreciated. ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 Heavyduty01 http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36096-air-dog-help.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36093-48re-used-wrong-trans-fluid.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:02 GMT I have used dextron without realizing that I have used it till now. it has been in their for 6000 miles. Today I have drained it and flushed. I guess... I have used dextron without realizing that I have used it till now. it has been in their for 6000 miles. Today I have drained it and flushed. I guess I should have looked at the new jug's label.
I have only moved one boat about 45 miles and the rest has been normal driving ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 BigRedFireTruck http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36093-48re-used-wrong-trans-fluid.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36035-going-pick-up-my-new-truck-tomorrow.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT Well i sold the truck in my sig and go to pick up my new one tomorrow. I gotta fly to dallas texas though. I ended up getting a 06 3500 DRW laramie.... Well i sold the truck in my sig and go to pick up my new one tomorrow. I gotta fly to dallas texas though. I ended up getting a 06 3500 DRW laramie. i will post some pics once i get a chance and start bombing right away i hope. :U::U: ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 skinnysfd http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/36035-going-pick-up-my-new-truck-tomorrow.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/35986-second-half-build-not-build.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:03:05 GMT While the truck was in for its oil change,I asked them to give it a good look over since I was thinking of selling it. I was informed I needed a... While the truck was in for its oil change,I asked them to give it a good look over since I was thinking of selling it.
I was informed I needed a Drag link/Tie rod assembly,Pittman arm and steering gears are bad. I've had the death wobble every now and again,so this might be why. But with 99K miles and my front end is junk! Another design defect by Dodge and should be recalled,I've heard of trucks with 25K miles and needing the same parts replaced,so I guess I'm lucky to have gone 99K. I heard Dodge has a redesigned steering/front end kit that is supposed to be the fix and is pretty HD compared side by side with the bad. Do I trust OEM parts? Who do I get replacement parts from that are affordable and I don't have to go from one company to another to piece together a front end?

Do I cut and run and hope somebody will buy my truck and buy something else and hope its been upgraded with everything I need to do? Nobody is buying diesel's,much less DRW in my area of Alaska. Or do I spend the 4-$5K bucks for a trans and another $1200-$3500 to redo the front end? If I rebuild the front end,I might as well install the free wheeling hubs to help with the lack of MPG.+ $1300
The only reason I haven't bought a smarty or a power adder is because of fear of toasting the trans.
If I spend all this cash on my 6 yr old truck,I should be good for another 100K+ miles,right? Right?

Its the angel and devil on each shoulder talking trash. Since living in Alaska for 30 yrs,I've watched the price of shipping sky rocket,now that fuel is as high as it is, it gives businesses free reign to rape its customers on shipping. So I have to be very choosy who I do bidness with. And the dumb ass's that continue to pay full retail,plus the full outrageous shipping will allow some businesses to continue raping the non-lower 48 residents.

How bout throwing some advice my way? ]]> 5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 retirednak http://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-liter-cr-dodge-cummins-03-07/35986-second-half-build-not-build.html