Xrsman's 2016 Ecodiesel Limited Build

xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

Finally picked my truck up yesterday! I'll use the first post to update a mod list as well as before and after pics.

I plan to keep this build fairly simple, which will be quite a change from my last one lol.

Current mods:
Exterior
- Mopar chrome bug deflector (4th Gen Ram it's been on lol)
- Gatorback tonneau cover
- Dee Zee tailgate assist
- Aluminum diesel fuel cap

Old truck is to the right

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xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

So far I love the truck! Averaged 4.5 L/100 KMS better on the way home compared to driving my 2014 Hemi up to trade in. The air suspension is very smooth, and pretty cool! I like the limited interior more than I thought I would, coming from the Cattle Tan Longhorn leather.

Here's my first tank of fuel. This was stop and go/city driving for 30 mins, then 120 km/h on the 407 leaving Toronto, then 90-100 km/h from the end of the 407 for the next hour to home. Pretty impressive so far, considering what my mileage used to be lol. It used to cost around 80-90 to fill up from a round trip to Toronto. I filled this morning at $20 lol! So it looks like it'll be $40 to do a round trip!

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PassivAggressor · Jun 17, 2016

I didn't know you got a new truck! It looks nice. Do you miss the power of the Hemi at all? How does it do in everyday driving?

xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

Thank you! The power difference isn't too bad. I had the tuner off my old one for a week before I got this truck. It made a huge difference, so I wasn't used to my black truck being a lot faster when I picked this one up. Seems to get up to speed easily though!

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CLOUDL1GHT · Jun 17, 2016

looks purdy!! I'm quite jealous.

Not really a fan of all the bling on the tailgate but that's just me

xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

CLOUDL1GHT said:
looks purdy!! I'm quite jealous.

Not really a fan of all the bling on the tailgate but that's just me

I'm thinking about doing a white vinyl wrap over the RAM lol

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Csanders1992 · Jun 17, 2016

You should get the 4" bds lift haha. That would probably suit you perfect

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CLOUDL1GHT · Jun 17, 2016

xrsman said:
I'm thinking about doing a white vinyl wrap over the RAM lol

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ooo i think that would look much better. maybe wrap most of the grill too

xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
You should get the 4" bds lift haha. That would probably suit you perfect

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Lol no more lifts for me! I need this thing to be able to get into underground parking! I may swap the links to level it though

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Csanders1992 · Jun 17, 2016

xrsman said:
Lol no more lifts for me! I need this thing to be able to get into underground parking! I may swap the links to level it though

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With the bds kit your air suspension is still functional. I believe normal ride height is 4". So you can lower down for garages

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Drummin4jc · Jun 17, 2016

Hey man, congrats on the new truck! Hate to see your black one go as I really liked that but hey, you've gotta do what's best for you.

. I hope you enjoy it! By the way, does the EcoDiesel use DEF or not? I was just curious... Looking forward to seeing the mods come along!

Adam

xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
With the bds kit your air suspension is still functional. I believe normal ride height is 4". So you can lower down for garages

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Well I'm talking parking garages with a 6'5" max height lol

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xrsman · Jun 17, 2016

Drummin4jc said:
Hey man, congrats on the new truck! Hate to see your black one go as I really liked that but hey, you've gotta do what's best for you. . I hope you enjoy it! By the way, does the EcoDiesel use DEF or not? I was just curious... Looking forward to seeing the mods come along!

Adam

Thanks man! It does use DEF, I'm told it'll get 15,000 kms to a DEF tank though!

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Drummin4jc · Jun 17, 2016

xrsman said:
Thanks man! It does use DEF, I'm told it'll get 15,000 kms to a DEF tank though!

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Good stuff!!

Adam

Csanders1992 · Jun 18, 2016

xrsman said:
Well I'm talking parking garages with a 6'5" max height lol

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Yeah that would be a pinch lol. Not worth the chance

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xrsman · Jun 18, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
Yeah that would be a pinch lol. Not worth the chance

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I was a little nervous today driving into one! It'll take some getting used to being able to drive into underground parking again lol

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Csanders1992 · Jun 18, 2016

xrsman said:
I was a little nervous today driving into one! It'll take some getting used to being able to drive into underground parking again lol

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Just curious, as I have never driven an ecodiesel (but I really considered buying one), does it have the diesel feel and sound? At this point though I feel like I would miss the hemi power, although I'm sure a tuned Eco wouldn't be far off from a stock hemi.

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xrsman · Jun 18, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
Just curious, as I have never driven an ecodiesel (but I really considered buying one), does it have the diesel feel and sound? At this point though I feel like I would miss the hemi power, although I'm sure a tuned Eco wouldn't be far off from a stock hemi.

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It does have the diesel sound and feel actually! Now not as much as a full size diesel, it's a lot quieter. I really like it though, and don't miss the power of the Hemi..yet lol.

My fuel bill should decrease $1500 per year too, which is nice

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Express Man · Jun 18, 2016

xrsman said:
So far I love the truck! Averaged 4.5 L/100 KMS better on the way home compared to driving my 2014 Hemi up to trade in. The air suspension is very smooth, and pretty cool! I like the limited interior more than I thought I would, coming from the Cattle Tan Longhorn leather.

Here's my first tank of fuel. This was stop and go/city driving for 30 mins, then 120 km/h on the 407 leaving Toronto, then 90-100 km/h from the end of the 407 for the next hour to home. Pretty impressive so far, considering what my mileage used to be lol. It used to cost around 80-90 to fill up from a round trip to Toronto. I filled this morning at $20 lol! So it looks like it'll be $40 to do a round trip!

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Nice looking truck.

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xrsman · Jun 18, 2016

Express Man said:
Loving that cluster

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Believe it or not that was one of the selling features for me! Lol

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