hello ive been watching the diesel comunity for a while and i am still wondering what diesel is the right one for me and i am looking for help i like the look of thr 99n up ford but seem to hear that the dodge is a better truck for the long run i would like to have some wear around 425 hp that is reliable i dont no if that changes the playing field or not ne body have ne ideas.

 

welcome to db

for 425, id say dodge would be the most reliable, but with that much no matter the brand, u will be looking at tranny upgrades. good luck with the search

 

they all have PROS and CONS just what you like dodge is probaly the cheapest to bomb

 

is it true that the 04 is the best as far as the 24v's go?

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also does ne one have recomondations as to the best and most affordable ways to get that much power?

 

if you want cheap power buy a 12v cummins, say far away from the fords,as far as the best 24v they are all good but from 98.5-04 you will need and air dog 150 on it because the stock lift pumps are junk.

 

thnx i have a 99 dodge but i like the body style after that a bit more plus i want the 4 door option just wondering witch year mite b beter in that body style.

 

Tough decisions ahead...

 

IMO, the '03 dodges and past are a good bet. They dont have all the same issues that plagued the 2nd gen, but still have the reliability of the cummins. What's your price range? That can be a big deciding factor as well

 

I wouldn't go with a 04 dodge they have plastic intercooler ends and have been known to come apart with higher boost levels. I'd say a 03 or 04.5 or newer and I think some of the 03-05 HO's models don't have catalytic converters. To get to 425 in a common rail Cummins (03 or newer) is pretty easy probably intake, exhaust and a good programmer or chip but you'll definitely need to upgrade the transmission and get a set of gauges.

 

thnx for the help it will definately b put to gd use wha do u think would b the best functioning programer for the cummins?

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and also i c that more people r useing mufflers these days vs the straight pipe whatsd with that?