Thinking of a Ram SRT-10

[initial_jc]

Diesel would be sick, my pops always wanted a cummings in a dodge, i think because cummings are also found in big rigs which he has rebuilt before

im just chillen im just waiting to graduate in aug.

[rb30dett]

Thats cool, man. It's either a Powerstroke or a Cummins. Now that I have a better idea as far as what truck I would like to get, I will start a poll on the Powerstroke and Cummins since I can't change the title of this thread.

[initial_jc]

I dont know much so you can use a lifeline the audience poll sounds pretty good

they usually get it right on who wants to be a millionaire

[rb30dett]

hahahaha

[Chaotic_Warlord]

I'd honestly say don't invest in a truck that has more than 200K on the odometer, while that is considered still fairly fresh for a diesel, the same can't be said for the trans, especially if the truck was a work work truck or did any heavy hauling with it's previous owners.

I'd also highly recommend taking one out for a test drive, especially one that hasn't been modded, this way you know what to expect. Unmodded diesels are like trains, they don't jump off the line quick, but once they start rolling they gain momentum fairly quick. A test drive will also give you an idea as to how it will handle and brake. Then go find someone who has a modded diesel and go for a ride in it and you'll see the huge difference in power and torque instantly.

I'd also recommend looking in farm country (Nebraska, Texas, Idaho) for your truck for 2 reasons, first these trucks have actually been used so they were broken in correctly, and second it gives you a nice little journey to get to know your newly aquired truck and learn all it's quirks before you start throwing parts at it. There's also more diesels in that area than there probably are in your local area so they will be cheaper.

If you can find one that already has a couple mods on it then get it if the price is right, that will wind up saving you money in the long run. While not everyone is into putting stacks on their trucks almost all agree that a straight big bore exhaust, iintake, and power PC are the best mods you can make so those are the mods that most people do.

When pricing parts the 2 big names in diesel performance are Gale Banks and Bullydog, while there are other companies out there, those too are the HKS and Greddy/Trust of the diesel world, so they are a bit more expensive but you're guaranteed to make power.

[rb30dett]

Thanks man, you've been quite a bit of help. I'm looking into it right now.