New Ram 3500 ?

[DUKTRK]

Ok guys here it is, I am the proud owner of a new 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 MegaCab, not a dually! What would be the first thing you would do to increase MPG, horsepower and torque? This is the first diesel truck I have ever owned, Already has a 4" exhaust on it and also replaced the factory air cleaner with a K&N. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks

Andrew
(DUKTRK)

[mrjohnwayne]

Not very studied in Dodges but you can chip/program it. If you are going to you need to install some gauges though. EGT and Tranny Temp are to 2 most important especially if you are going to be towing alot.

[Tucker Oil]

I can help you with that problem. You do need gauges I would also suggest a boost gauge. there are many options for you when it comes to chips. you need to figure out what you really want from the truck. I would run a synthetic oil where ever oil is used. if you would like some info on synthetic oil P.M. me I can get you a good price on amsoil. as far as a chip for your truck or questions about how to improve your MPG or more power contact Jason at dieselnut motorsports or you can check out www.dieselnut.com . hope this helps you.

[bradrhale]

a friend of mine has the bullydog setup on her rig and that son of a gun screams. pretty decent mileage too. increasing mileage, hp and torque are not commonly associated together. either you go out and play, or you stay home.

[Tucker Oil]

with diesels it is very well possible to make more power and still increase fuel mileage. unless you have a constant lead foot.

[mrjohnwayne]

My 7.3 powerstroke gets better mileage with my mods but like tucker said you gotta keep your foot out of it.

[Tucker Oil]

if you want a perfect example of that, ask Jason at www.dieselnut.com he has a 2006 dodge with the cummins 100 horse injectors tst powermaxCR twin turbos and stacks. he can pull a 12.5 1/4 mile and still gets about 17 mpg.

[Tucker Oil]

check out this video

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e4...=dragrace1.flv

[bradrhale]

i still have yet to figure out why people run diesels on a quarter strip. to me, they were never meant for it. more power to yall but i have NEVER heard of anyone that can run a track all day or keeping their foot in it all the time and get great gas mileage.

[Tucker Oil]

thats is the reason that we do it the diesels can be both fast and economical. I drive my truck at the flow of traffic on the highway and in town I have the power that I need to move the my heavy *** out of the way and when I feel like racing I just go to the track and do a pretty good job of competing. it is nice to catch people off guard when they see my flatbed roll up to the line and keep up with a lot of the other cars out there and still be able to use my truck on a daily basis for what ever I need it for!!