USMC1188's 5.9 Cummins

[USMC1188]

I guess build threads are the cool thing to do now, so I guess I will make mine.

I have TONS of plans for my truck, but the money isn't coming fast enough, so its definitely gonna take some time.

Here are some pics of the changes up until now:

These are a couple pictures of the day after I picked her up:
A 2007 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Longbed Big Horn Edition with the 5.9 Cummins 4X4 with 64,000 miles




First thing I did was put some new tires on it
Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ 305/70R17s




My old tires fit snuggly into my bed



Within a month of buying the truck, I had to rebuild the entire front end (ball joints, u-joints, and tie-rod ends) and put a new windshield on it

As some of you know, I love stickers on my window, so for a while thats about all I did. Put a bunch on the back window, changed out the Cummins badge on the side and added the Cummins Turbo Diesel decal on the top of the windshield

Here is it a couple months after owning it all cleaned up





I had put a Superchips tuner on it to add a little more power but since have gotten rid of it and gotten a Smarty. I also have a drop in K&N air filter in the stock air box, but will be getting a CAI very soon.

This past July, I got out of the Marine Corps and came home to good ol Hamilton, Ohio from New Orleans, Louisiana
Here are some pics of the roadtrip up north with everything I own





Around that time, I got tired of the tailpipe rusting and put a 4-5" MBRP exhaust tip on the truck and also cut out my muffler to make it a bit louder. I also put a Cummins C on the front grill in place of the Ram Emblem



This seems to be the year for aesthetic mods for me:
I have added a SRT Hood with a little bit of custom paint, painted the grill to match the hood, and added clear LED cablights







I had always been a Royal Purple guy but I decided to give Amsoil a try this oil change and have been sold! I will be running Amsoil forever, it is fantastic!


This past weekend, myself and Schroeder got together and swapped rear bumpers, my stock one (which he will be painting black to match his truck) for his:
I also just painted my exhaust tip black to match




So that is where I sit today. I am currently saving my money up to build up my transmission so that I can add a bit more balls to the truck.

Here is the list of my current plans for the truck that still needs done:
Transmission- Partially Done
Debadge most of the truck- Done
Trans, Pyro, and Boost in A-Pillar- Done
Rail Pressure and Fuel Pressure by overhead computer
Custom painted sport front bumper
Painted Valve Cover Done
FASS 150
Amsoil oil bypass kit
Amsoil in diffs- Done
Amsoil in Power Steering- Done
Amsoil in Transmission- Done
3" Carli suspension
Upgrade my steering with the 08.5 parts
AFE Stage II CAI- Done
Paint Headlights
Spray in bedliner
Painted sport front bumper to match the grill and hood
90HP Injectors
Upgraded turbo (haven't decided what I am going to go with yet, 62 or 64)
Bilstein 5100 shocks all the way around- Done
Method Racing NVs wrapped with 35/12.5R17 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZs
Cam and upgraded internals to hold up to the extra power
Head Studs
EFI Live
Exhaust Manifold
Intake Horn
Intercooler
MagHytec Rear Differential Cover- Done
Deep Transmission Pan- Done
Traction Bars
1 Piece Driveshaft
Black out interior
Fold under stepbars
Upgrade to 4th Gen seats
Lots of LEDs- Working on it
Whatever else I can come up with between now and then...

I have a long way to go but thats the list for now. I am hoping to have my transmission done this summer sometime once I save up all the funds.

Let me know what ya'll think! I am always open to ideas!

 

[S2kiHemi]

Looking good. Nice progress

 

[WhiteExpress]

I really like the Hood / Grill on this truck. Looks GREAT!

 

[MADDOG]

Nicely done and that's a great list of mods you're planning!

 

[Bigtman07]

Very nice progress dude!!! You and schroder and I will have to get together sometime.

 

[wermbang]

looking good

 

[Oefootball_70]

Love the truck. Crazy the change just a good and coat of paint on the grill can make.

 

[Mad Cow]

The truck is looking awesome. I love the hood and custom grille paint.

 

[ramhunter9]

Awesome !!

 

[bigbadram1500]

sweet pics. love the hood

 

[Stangshcky12]

Quad cab long beds ftw!

 

[schroederMP]

Very nice progress dude!!! You and schroder and I will have to get together sometime.

PM me your number and I'll hit ya up next time I'm over there!

 

[USMC1188]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

And Bigtman07, gimme ur contact info also, I am only about 30 min away from you so we can meet up sometime for a beer or something.


Well here is what I did today, let me know what ya'll think...

Before:


After:




Now I just hafta do something with those chrome stepbars...

 

[ramhunter9]

Nice , let me know if you need anything . I am running a injector sale right now !

 

[USMC1188]

Nice , let me know if you need anything . I am running a injector sale right now !

Sure will, you will be my go to guy for sure. I can't put any real money into it right now though cause I am still running a crappy slowly failing stock transmission. Once that is done, you will definitely be hearing from me

 

[ramhunter9]

I can get transmissions also .. LOL
Just sayin

 

[USMC1188]

I can get transmissions also .. LOL
Just sayin

Haha, I have a guy locally that is gonna rebuild it with all Goerend parts for me rather reasonably. PM me options that you have though. I am looking at a budget of $4k with as much as possible

 

[ramhunter9]

If you have a guy building it that the best thing . If you need goerend parts for the build let me know . They are one of my vendors and I can get ya deals on them .

 

[USMC1188]

Sounds good, I will let you know

 

[schroederMP]

Dave will hook ya up!