What Did You Do To Your 2ND GEN RAM Today?
Grand Champion
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Meeker, CO
They're on a shelf in the garage. 
I've got some high zoot wires that allow me to just drop them wherever without fear of inductive coupling.
I've got some high zoot wires that allow me to just drop them wherever without fear of inductive coupling.
Champion
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Iowa
I just use 8.5MM Racing quality spark plug wires with the super RFI shielding insulation, haven't had any problems yet, just a much stronger spark!
Rookie
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 55
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From: CT
Heater core. Again.... This time while the dash was apart I replaced some of the foam weather stripping on the ducts and HVAC box. System blows noticeably stronger now. 
Dash was un-cracked till I was putting things together and put 2 hair line cracks on the passenger side. 
I went with a new core this time. The 1st junk yard had a leak before it went in, 2nd seemed fine but now 2-3 months later it started leaking. I'm sick of taking apart the dash in these trucks, and the only junk yards are about 15-20 miles away. I had tried to re solder the original and junk yard core but one appears to be cracked in the core and the other wouldn't seal. I suck at with plumping though so its probably still fixable. This new one was $70! Its aluminum. Not as thick, and has its hard lines crimped on. It doesn't leak, but I was not happy with the quality for the price. Only one parts store had one in stock, so I had to go with it because I need the truck back on the road.
I wonder if it would have been cheaper to buy an OEM one from a dealer.
Dash was un-cracked till I was putting things together and put 2 hair line cracks on the passenger side. I went with a new core this time. The 1st junk yard had a leak before it went in, 2nd seemed fine but now 2-3 months later it started leaking. I'm sick of taking apart the dash in these trucks, and the only junk yards are about 15-20 miles away. I had tried to re solder the original and junk yard core but one appears to be cracked in the core and the other wouldn't seal. I suck at with plumping though so its probably still fixable. This new one was $70! Its aluminum. Not as thick, and has its hard lines crimped on. It doesn't leak, but I was not happy with the quality for the price. Only one parts store had one in stock, so I had to go with it because I need the truck back on the road.
I wonder if it would have been cheaper to buy an OEM one from a dealer.
Legend
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: orangeville ontario
i boosted my mom's friend's 2nd gen 3500 with a Cummins today. my mom was going to try using her car and my booster pack to boost it but i pulled into the driveway just in time. i don't even know if the honda or hyundai would even be up to the job of boosting a diesel. my ramcharger didn't hesitate at all.
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Lakefield, Ontario
i boosted my mom's friend's 2nd gen 3500 with a Cummins today. my mom was going to try using her car and my booster pack to boost it but i pulled into the driveway just in time. i don't even know if the honda or hyundai would even be up to the job of boosting a diesel. my ramcharger didn't hesitate at all.
Legend
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: orangeville ontario
well i figure a car might act like a battery charger and get the job done eventually but there would be more stress putt on those small car engines. i know my v8 with 90 amp alternator should get the job done quick with no complaints plus my ramcharger was already warm since i just finish doing some running around.