Cummins??????

[Raul @ Stealth Automotive]

K so my search for a new work truck that can give me better than my current 9-10mpg (damn lift and rack lol) is still on....

first i found this one:Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com

its a real nice SD that would almost be too nice to put into construction... also im not too sure ill be getting the kind of MPG i want out of it (17mpg+)

so im now searching into going with a diff diesel.... i really like the Cummins engines but damn are the dodge trucks ugly... but if it will get me in the MPG i want im willing to get one...

so my question to you guys (diesel gods) what year cummins do i want? i did a quick search and found this 04 for a good price:Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com

also i know the stock trans are weak so thats something that im going to have to maybe fix....

now before we get into dodges suck.... remember i agree with you :) but the cummins engines are great motors..... i need something reliable and that will get me great MPG.... i drive around 100 miles a day with mixed city. highway miles

so let me know what you guys think is the year i need in a cummins?

-Raul

[fordmugg]

a cummins :slap: lol ......my friend has an i think 02 and its a champ tows really good and a strong motor ....but what year is better i dont know.......i do know this it is fugly as hell .....well good luck on your decision .....im sure you can get info on a cummins forum

[Chewbacca]

2004.5-2005 are the ISB 610 motors. Best common rail motor out there by far.

You can't really go wrong with any of the common rails though. '03+ really are strong trucks.

[mmlx89]

My dad has a 97 cummins that he tows a 10k lb trailer with 6 days a week. He has approx 120k miles on it and it has been dead reliable aside from the transmission. I am not a fan of the looks, but they are proven motors for sure.

[dezzrats]

When I was looking at the Dodge a good diesel mechanic told me just get a '98 or better 24 valve and you can make it what ever you want.

[Raul @ Stealth Automotive]

thanks guys for the input.... im already searching for a 04 -05 cummins... i like the one i posted but its about an hour away from me.... i figured i would start searching locally first....

def a buyers market in diesel trucks right now

-Raul

[Chewbacca]

the 2nd gen 24 valves (98.5-02) are actually the "worst" cummins platform from what I've been told. They have alot of VP44 issues, and just don't make the power as easy as the 12 valves or the common rails. Plus the milage isn't there either.

'03 or newer is the way to go.

[DieselDawg626]

:shocked:..........well I will say this my father in-law has one(04 Dodge 2500)with a cummins and before I bought my ex I used his a couple times and the damn thing was a champ......other than being in that ugly a$$ shell I don't have a bad thing to say about it. I'm actually looking into selling my 06 F450(V10) towtruck so I can get an 08 dodge towtruck just cuz the mileage is that much better

[Raul @ Stealth Automotive]

:shocked:..........well I will say this my father in-law has one(04 Dodge 2500)with a cummins and before I bought my ex I used his a couple times and the damn thing was a champ......other than being in that ugly a$$ shell I don't have a bad thing to say about it. I'm actually looking into selling my 06 F450(V10) towtruck so I can get an 08 dodge towtruck just cuz the mileage is that much better

sweet... that is the exact truck im looking to get (04 2500)

OMG they are fugly lol... im still trying to think of a sticker to put on her when i get it... something like too bad its in a dodge

[2005F250]

thanks guys for the input.... im already searching for a 04 -05 cummins... i like the one i posted but its about an hour away from me.... i figured i would start searching locally first....

def a buyers market in diesel trucks right now

-Raul

I've been to that dealer lot. Are you sure you want a Cummins? You might get hooked and then sell Christine and go Dodge. Is it worth the risk?

[Raul @ Stealth Automotive]

I've been to that dealer lot. Are you sure you want a Cummins? You might get hooked and then sell Christine and go Dodge. Is it worth the risk?

lol that is the reason im not gonna buy a 4x4.... cant go to the dunes in a 2wd :)

i really dont like the look of the dodges... Christine is staying with me.... im still planning on putting a vegistroke kit on her sometime in the future but i need to buy more equipment first.... im looking to expand the construction business so ill be buying a used bobcat sometime towards the end of the year... ill also need a dump truck

[2005F250]

lol that is the reason im not gonna buy a 4x4.... cant go to the dunes in a 2wd :)

i really dont like the look of the dodges... Christine is staying with me.... im still planning on putting a vegistroke kit on her sometime in the future but i need to buy more equipment first.... im looking to expand the construction business so ill be buying a used bobcat sometime towards the end of the year... ill also need a dump truck

What size Bobcat?

[Raul @ Stealth Automotive]

What size Bobcat?

im not sure yet... the whole bobcat thing is new to me.... i just need one to demo and do grading... im also gonna learn to dig pools... i have seen them done plenty of times just need to practice....

i have used my uncles before but not sure what size it is....

[2005F250]

Well what about this setup then. Purchase a Cummins wrapped in a dodge, a Bobcat, and a BigTex dump trailer. That way you have a work truck, dump trailer, and a Bobcat like you need. The nice thing about having a dump trailer than a dump truck is that the trailer cost less and you can transport the Bobcat in it.

[Chewbacca]

You'll love the common rail Dodge. The motor is sooooo sweet. Makes the rest of the truck almost worth it.