1st Generation Dodge Cummins 89-93 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps

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Old 09-09-2010, 10:40 PM
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i lost my first race tonight against a camaro it was from a 50 jump i stayed with him up till i hit 90 thats all the old girl had in her. so i realized i need to start savin some money because gettin wipped by a car is some b.s.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 01:13 AM
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You need traction and power the 2 most expensive things to get
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 04:29 AM
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If you're looking to never lose a race against a Camaro, you got the wroooong vehicle.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Begle1
If you're looking to never lose a race against a Camaro, you got the wroooong vehicle.
Yep, that's the truth right there.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 10:25 AM
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x3 on that one camaros can be fast cars. not to mention they got more power and 1/2 the weight
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tltruckparts
x3 on that one camaros can be fast cars. not to mention they got more power and 1/2 the weight
i wouldnt race anything after a 3rd gen... lt1's and ls engines are pretty easy to make quick. i mess with the old 305/350's and they get a shock when an old rusty dodge truck loses them in the dust/smoke.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 02:51 PM
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LOL, it's bad enough when they get their butts handed to them by an old Mope Musclecar, but by an old Dodge TRUCK with a "slow diesel", is just plain an embarassment they can't overcome.

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Old 09-10-2010, 11:15 PM
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ya it was a newer one with an ls so i guess its understandable.
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 05:37 AM
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Yeah people get all butt hurt, hung right next to a new Mustang GT in the 06 the other day... all the guy could do was laugh and give me a
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 11:32 AM
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time for a gov spring and fuel pin and sum timing bump and you will hang with him a little better next time. everybody thinks mines slow on bottom end when im shifting gears and loosing booost (cause it is ) but on a rolling start i can hang pretty good
 




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