So I am still have trans shifting problems in my 2000 Dodge 1500 5.9L. More than likely the governer solenoids. But what the problem is that my truck feels like a giant slug. I would have never noticed, but I drove the shop truck today and feels like it has a lot more pep. My truck is a 2000 Dogde 1500 5.9L auto 4WD, with 285/75/16 and 3.55 LSD. The shop truck is a 2000 Dodge 1500 5.2L auto 4WD, with 265/75/16 and 3.55 open diff. The only difference in the trucks, besides motor size, is the tire size. Would 285/75/16 make that much of a difference? It seems like I have to jam the peddle through the floor in my truck, but there is more jump in the shop truck with only half as much throttle.
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Vehicle: A special 1500 dodge ram off road edition
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 1,383
Thats not the only diff. You jus said that one has an LSD and an open diff. Yes tire size makes a difference when your running 3.55. Plus, these rams are slugs to begin with. The 5.9 could have a blown plenum or a number of things. Do a search and look for common problems.
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1500 5.9 4x4 off road Yeah, its Special. USAF ROTC Det 752 Silver truck club #20 College Student Club Member #30
LOL! No, I'm going to try new plugs and wires, cap and rotor. Could need a tune up. God forbid the plenum fix. I don't have the time for that, nor the funds for new gears.
I didn't see your current miles listed but if you have high mileage it could be time for a new cat converter. Take a rubber mallet and hit the converter underneath and if it rattles it is coming apart and will plug your exhaust system causing a loss of power.
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01'Dodge Ram 1500 QC 4x4
5.9 ltr, 4spd auto trans.
All AMSOIL in running gear
OMG! My Dodge feels like a big slug!
