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    Magnum Intake Shootout

    SPOILER ALERT Engine Masters show on the Motor Trend channel (David Freiberger and Steve Dulcich) did a dyno test shoot-out on a few Magnum intakes with some interesting results. Test was done on a stock 5.9 with a SMALL hydraulic roller replacement cam and 1 7/8 long tube headers. They tested a...
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    1996 Ram 1500 Frame Repair

    I have a 96 Ram 1500 - 2wd that needs some frame repair on both sides where the front sway bar mounts bolt to the bottom of the frame. Any known vendors for repair parts for that area? I was told that 2nd and 3rd gens share the same frames, at least in that area - anyone know if there is any...
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    Aftermarket Replacement Radiator

    My '96 Ram 1500 - 5.9 auto - has started to pee the bed again. Still has the O.E.M. radiator in it. About 10 years ago the original owner noticed the typical seepage around the tank seams and tightened the crimp up, and it lasted up until now. I an not going to spend the money on an O.E.M...
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    Factory Trailer Connector

    My '96 Ram 1500 came with the factory towing package. It looks like the trucks 7 pin trailer connector is a stand alone harness that plugs into the trucks rear harness. Trying to keep it simple and just plug in a new connector and harness. I'm not having much luck finding a direct replacement...
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    Headlight Question #92

    Seen quite a few headlamp posts about the poor lighting on our 2nd gens. Even with factory housings, I just can't get the low beams and hi beams to focus at the same adjustment. Spacing between the two is too wide - when the lows are good, the hi's seem 1-2' above the road. I know some people...
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    Ram 1500 Exhaust Install

    I just posted an install I did on my 96 Ram 1500 in the Tech section. I thought outside the box and used a Dakota y-pipe, which doesn't have the integrated converter, and a V10/diesel tailpipe, instead of the gas motors 2 1/2". Just posting this here for the people that don't monitor the tech...
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    96 Ram Exhaust Build

    Finally got around to putting all the parts I acquired for my truck actually onto the truck. Truck is a 96 Ram 1500 - 5.9, auto, 2wd, extended cab, short box. Truck already had the Summit shortie headers on it installed by the previous owner. The converter had been gutted years ago by the...
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    Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution

    I just picked up a 6 liter heated ultrasonic cleaner to clean various parts. Probably mostly small engine carbs with occasional car carbs, rocker arms, fasteners, etc. What's anyone using in their tanks for the solvent? Other forums seem to lean towards Simple Green or Simple Green Pro HD...
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    Heater Performance Tip

    A little tip from the frozen tundra of Southern Michigan. I've seen a few posts about poor heater performance, thermostat choices, etc. I was noticing poor heater performance, even though I was seeing engine temp and had good coolant flow through the heater core. Here's a tip - heater...
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    Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution

    I ordered a heated 6 liter ultrasonic parts cleaner, mostly for small engine carbs, but also for occasional race car carbs, rocker arms, tools, bolts, etc. too. What is anyone using in their tanks? I know the flash point of some solvents could be an issue, so that I would need to watch that, but...
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    Airtex Fuel Pump

    Fuel pump on my 96 5.9 Ram has been acting up for a while now - if it sits for more than 10 minutes it has to crank +/- 10 rolls before it starts, indicating an issue with the return valve in the unit. It will start right up if I cycle the key 4-5 times, which drives the automatic door lock...
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    96 Ram O2 Sensor Function

    The catalytic converter on my 96 5.9 Ram 1500 has gotten a big hole rusted through the front, so it's exhaust time. Weighing my options, but probably leaning towards fabbing up an upgraded system front to back. Already has shorty headers on it, so I'm leaning towards making a mandrel bent y-pipe...
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    Drivers Seat Bottom Interchange

    My 96 Ram had developed about a 6" tear on the bottom drivers seat cushion. The foam below it had also split all the way down to the frame, and the foam was starting to deteriorate, so fixing the lower cushion wasn't an option. I have access to a 99 (I believe) parts truck that had the same...
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    Ram - Dakota Seat Interchange.

    I have "dibs" on a set of clean 99 Dakota R/T leather seats. Anybody know how much work it is to swap them into my 96 Ram 1500? I know the tracks/pedestals are different - I was just curious if the Dakota seats will bolt down on top of the Ram brackets. I know the obvious is to tear the seats...
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    Ram 1500 Spindle Interchange

    I have a 96 Ram 1500 2wd that has the "old style" wheel bearings. Has anybody switched over to use the later unit bearing style hubs? I'm trying to figure out if I find a 2000-2001 donor truck if I can just switch the spindles, rotors, calipers, pads and hubs. Rock Auto shows different ball...

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