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If you can find a 12V 5spd in good shape that would be your best bet.
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Get a 1994-1998 12V Cummins :U:
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According to your awesome youtube video:c: you said you already have a 7.3 and you're going to put your dieselbombers stickers on it. Just keep that one.
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that 7.3 is no longer an option because my dad is deciding to keep it and not sell it to me. he wanted a dmax but guess hes not getting one.
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Originally Posted by packlipsdiesel
(Post 380260)
guys im not Broke but im also not someone working a fulltime job. I Know that in especially the dodge diesels the auto trannys are pos. Im gunna have a good amount of cash becuase i do have a job and im not looking to put more than 350 400 hp total.
The fact is, if you buy an automatic, and plan upping the horsepower, you better plan on upgrading the transmission no matter what brand it is. Everyone who claims that Dodge has a crappy transmission are ignorant. Dodge doesn't plan on people doubling the output of the engine (which on a 2nd Gen 12 Valve is VERY easy) so of course a tranny built to withstand 160-215rwhp won't hold 400rwhp for long. If that makes it a crappy tranny, then I guess you can call it that, I for one think they a perfectly fine transmissions. Back to topic. With a limited budget, and 400rwhp in mind, a '94 to '98 12 Valve Cummins is the perfect candidate. If built PROPERLY, it will be a very, very reliable 400rwhp. But if you go the cheap route, it won't be live up to the Cummins name and be reliable. But that is in the hands of whoever build the truck, not Cummins. A 1st Gen can also be built to a reliable 400rwhp, but it costs more than a 2nd Gen would. I like the looks and simplicity of a 1st Gen better, but for bang for your buck performance, you can't beat the P7100. No debating that. Also, don't listen to people talking about the Dodge falling apart around the Cummins. It's all about maintenance, if you don't maintain it, it will fall apart, no matter the brand. People with over 1 million miles on their Dodge still have a truck to drive don't they? I've never heard of guys having to swap multiple bodies on their chassis to get to 1 million miles, have you? |
Originally Posted by peobryant
(Post 381111)
The Dodge automatic transmission is not a "pos" as you put it. It was designed for a stock truck, and if the truck is kept stock, guess what, it does fine. My truck is mostly stock, over 18years old, and has over 200K on the stock transmission. What a "pos" it is.
The fact is, if you buy an automatic, and plan upping the horsepower, you better plan on upgrading the transmission no matter what brand it is. Everyone who claims that Dodge has a crappy transmission are ignorant. Dodge doesn't plan on people doubling the output of the engine (which on a 2nd Gen 12 Valve is VERY easy) so of course a tranny built to withstand 160-215rwhp won't hold 400rwhp for long. If that makes it a crappy tranny, then I guess you can call it that, I for one think they a perfectly fine transmissions. Back to topic. With a limited budget, and 400rwhp in mind, a '94 to '98 12 Valve Cummins is the perfect candidate. If built PROPERLY, it will be a very, very reliable 400rwhp. But if you go the cheap route, it won't be live up to the Cummins name and be reliable. But that is in the hands of whoever build the truck, not Cummins. A 1st Gen can also be built to a reliable 400rwhp, but it costs more than a 2nd Gen would. I like the looks and simplicity of a 1st Gen better, but for bang for your buck performance, you can't beat the P7100. No debating that. Also, don't listen to people talking about the Dodge falling apart around the Cummins. It's all about maintenance, if you don't maintain it, it will fall apart, no matter the brand. People with over 1 million miles on their Dodge still have a truck to drive don't they? I've never heard of guys having to swap multiple bodies on their chassis to get to 1 million miles, have you? ---AutoMerged DoublePost---
Originally Posted by stkdram55
(Post 380105)
a chevy s 10 is the best for someone without money...these trucks are great reliable machines but when shit goes wrong it usually cost alot and then when you add fuel/power your just putting more stress on those expensive parts...
that being said a 12v is by far the easiest to get power out of but once again more power more stress...the VP-44 24v are good trucks but the fuel system leaves alittle to be desired...and common rails are really popular they make sick horsepower with just a chip but are the most expensive to bomb... get your truck but dont go crazy or it will be sitting behind the barn because you dont have the money to fix the broke parts :c: |
12 v standard
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Originally Posted by diesel pap
(Post 390093)
12 v standard
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