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    LSD installed. If you don't have it you're crazy.

    These trucks should come with LSD diff STANDARD. It should be an option to delete LSD for the rare individual that wanted an open diff.
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    Fuel milage

    My hemi figure above from Fuelly was 2014 year only as I wanted to ensure only 8 speed trans. That was grabbed a couple months back.
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    Fuel milage

    These threads don't provide useful resource, at least statistically significant, insights into gas milage. There are just not enough responses and hard to control for difference. One major one is EVIC vs hand calc. Honestly your most informative resource is Fuelly.com where you can see...
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    White sport grille wanted

    Looking for a late model (must fit 2014) Ram sport grille, in white, with inserts that have thin horizontal lines. Like in this picture. I have the Laramie Limited grille and may consider trading.
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    Probably the baddest set of lights I've done......yet

    I have the white Eco diesel limited, with air ride. Simply awesome. And love the simple white lights above. Can you PM me the price. Besides white trim I just want HID low beams for the protector and plug and play wiring.
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    Eco Diesel

    The motor has been around for years. It is now used in grand Cherokee, for three model years, Ram, Masterati in Europe, it is also used in boat and military applications around the world. You can imagine thr testing that Governments do to qualify for military use. I don't have all the...
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    Eco Diesel

    Can see a lot here if search, but also on the Ram 1500 Diesel forum. If you are leaning Eco diesel, you won't regret the purchase. Other great options as well.
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    V-6 Eco Diesel

    Agree, I will assemble the data here when I get a chance. Was trying to provide what I had at my fingertips. In doing this I would lose other people who responded but will do best I can
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    Dealers can tell truck is tuned after revert to stock?

    Yes many things can be traced if they look close enough. For large problems, they will pull out the detectives. My time is way too valuable to think I would waste my time suing to cover a claim, after modifying. The OEMs are watching for abusive type modding very closely to help protect normal...
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    V-6 Eco Diesel

    My breakeven analysis link above was deleted because it points to another forum. Search "diesel breakeven analysis". It has too many details including a spreadsheet pic to repost here.
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    V-6 Eco Diesel

    Here is another view. To actually use all the HP in a gas engine, and have fun with it, you need to rev it and will then get a huge hit in MPG (generalization). A diesel has less HP in total, but you can push it all the time to use most of its HP, then benefit from that kick in the pants torque...
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    Eco Diesel oil changes

    The Eco diesel oil change interval is 10,000 miles under normal conditions. The computer will recommend less if severe application but most seem to track to 10k. Thr Eco diesel oil change is more expensive for several reasons: ultra premium synthetic oil comes standard and is required, the oil...
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    V-6 Eco Diesel

    And to strengthen my analysis, you will see I compared residual values of diesel/gas combos for the big three brands in 3/4 ton. Even with those trucks, where the Diesel engine costs $8000 to $9000 more, they achieved breakeven in about 3 years because the used market just eats up good used...
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    V-6 Eco Diesel

    Like any detailed analysis, so great start above. Continue to build on that. I did a very extensive breakeven analysis. There is one MAJOR piece missing from the analysis above, and that is higher retained value, less depreciation, in other words better residuals. In fact, residuals alone can...
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    Cai/drop-in for use in dusty conditions

    Honestly I would stay away from oil based reusable filter elements. They let significantly more dust flow than paper elements. Not just a little more. Much more. Even in normal conditions I stay away as I like my engine clean.
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    New S&B and catch can MPG went down?

    Good comment above that don't have to agree. Honestly, I could care less what people buy. I have a lot of experience, and ask many questions while ensuring the advice I receive is from those with no financial interest. The techs at the dealer would have gladly taken $100+ per hour to put a CAI...
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    New S&B and catch can MPG went down?

    I just came back from getting my oil change at my local dealer. It was end of day, I was last vehicle, so I chatted with all the techs as they stood around the truck. Everyone one if them agreed that a CAI will only produce launder intake noise. They all had real live examples, and the one...
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    anti spin differential

    LSD should almost be standard equipment. It is a must have for me.
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    Diesel Performance

    Ratklet is making valid points. I work for an OEM manufacturer in a different industry (not related to cars/trucks). Manufacturers are closely watching dealers, and for modifications that are directly linked to problems. Customers get flagged in the system if heavy mods are suspected. They want...
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    New S&B and catch can MPG went down?

    Different gas or more ethanol are likely to blame. The problem is expecting the MOG to gain with a CAI and catch can. With a stick engine computer, nothing will happen other than sound. The computer regulates air flow, so you can remove the entire filter and see no difference in power and MPG...
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    Diesel Performance

    The German 8 speed ZF trans in the Eco diesel is awesome and keeps that engine in its sweet spot. Great overall powertrain. The cummins is tuned for raw torque, not necessarily power (how fast it works, over time). Cummins has way more torque, which wil be noticed if you decide to pull heavy...
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    buying a 2014 ram 6.4 2500 without anti spin diff?

    Point 1 and 2 are deal breakers for me. Unless you had a long extended Factory warranty thrown in for free, run from he first truck. Who knows what lemon it was that caused the first owner to rid of it. Be patient and look around. Has to be more than those two options. A buyer who is impatient...
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    stolen truck!!!!

    Insurance will pay unless they can prove foul play, or you in on the deal. Must be more to story.
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    air conditioner spontaneously changes itself?

    May be the AC coming on to control humidity. All trucks have humidity sensors. I was initially puzzled to see my old Mercedes AC come on during cold temps, then learned the reason - auto control of humidity. It's nice that all trims have this. Not sure if other brands fo
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    1500 Gas Vs Diesel

    I posted some really deep analysis of residuals on used truck diesels across the brands, with focus on early data on the Eco diesel. The business cases are very incomplete above. The big 3 brands' 3/4 ton diesels see break even if about 2 years at only 11.7k miles per year and including gas vs...

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