I have had my 97 dodge 12valve for many years now, last december i decided to sell the 12 valve and buy a 2004.5 common rail dodge dualley. as musch as i loved the truck it had to go! The common rail was powerful and fun to drive, but i just could not stand the sound of it. The feel of the electronic throttle was just not my cup of tea. i must be an old skool hot rod kinda guy, but i only ended up having the 04 for 8months...I had to pleed with the guy who bought my old truck for it back, it now has a blown transmission but thats small potatos. im writing this post to let thoes of you thinking about spending the money on a new truck, to think twice, the fun wears off fast! save the money put some into your old truck and be happy with it. i wasted too much money and felt is was not worth it. maybe its worth it to u but just remeber, insurance, registratoin, parts, and a truck payment is alot of headache. either way your opinion may very but imho...a good 12valve is a far better truck than a common rail

 

i'm with you all the way!!!hey man you need to make a trip down here and i'll hook you up with my buddy,he built mine pulled it and put it back in for $400.00 the parts will cost you around $600.00 for what suncoast puts in theirs.mine is awsome with the triple disk and the 140hp(5 x .014's)sticks.wesley said around 450/900+

 

Or get one of each

 

I love my 12v its never leaving me. or if it does its for another one!

 

i love my truck my 12 valve

 

ya with my track record...i wont being seeing another common rail till im 26...im only 23 now...but id rather put the money in my 12valve...ill never sell it agian. If i have to ill let it rot in my back yard...BTW..hey adam, i wish i could come visit that would be sweet sounds like a good deal but i have been workinbg between 6&7 days a week so i wont be going down anyime soon. but id love to go down south soon. im getting my tranny fully built with all billit stuff& a goerend convererter/valve body, also full suncost clutch kit, installed 4600 bucks!