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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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ok guys im a 12v guy lookin at getting another truck. its a 2000 dodge 3500 5spd. and i just need to know the pros and cons of getting a 24v. what imput yall have. what will need to be fixed, and whats great about them? thanks
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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the so are better than the ho the only thing that you would need to buy would be a airdog 150 as the stock lift pumps suck on the old 24v. other than that they a good trucks. oh and the front end are bed to. but you will like the truck if you get. and other good thing it a 5speed the auto are junk.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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yeah, it looks to be a real nice and clean truck, the only thing is i havent got to see how many miles on it yet or the price.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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I would have it scanned for codes, and check fuel pressure for sure. Many people unload these things instead of fixing a faulty injector pump.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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I love mine. I would definatly upgrade the lift pump and track bar. Lift pump asap.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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yeah that be the first thing i get looked at. then its gonna be a pulling truck for my trailers. anyone have a suggestion for a good chip?

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im thinkin Edge Juice Attitude combo
 

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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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not to get off topic here, but what makes the S.O. better than the H.O.?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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my 24v I had loved the adrenaline with pulse and the kid would be eating my smoke when racing his 04 with edge on it
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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the so have bigger piston in the vp44
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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sounds like a good plan the juice works great and gives you all the gauges. As stated make sure you upgrade the lift pump or your spending 1600 on a injection pump.
 
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