Do rainbows come out the tailpipe?

 

 

 

I almost fell over when I read that.

 

I get about 11 driving like a teenager, and I can actually ( somehow) squeak out about 14 driving like a granny). Loads of fun to drive, just try and keep it above a quarter of a tank or you run the risk of killing your fuel pump over time...yay answering to a zombie thread! Oh well, hopefuly someone else will be able to use the information. (p.s. Original miles are around 112 and I'm in a '96 V10)

 

I have 2 garret 16g turbo's at the house. would it be a mistake to put them on a 2500 pick up

 

Depends on how much boost you want to run. Or, how far you want to launch your heads.

 

I have a 97 Ram 2500 with the 8L V-10, and currently has 136K on it. For the most part, the V-10 is a good motor, however, there have been a few of us who have SERIOUS problems with 'em. At just over 76K, I heard a very brief rattle that disturbed me. I didn't hear it again for a couple weeks. It slowly became more frequent, until now, when it rattles HARD EVERY TIME I START IT. I asked questions about it since I first heard that little 'click', but NO ONE could tell me what might be wrong. I was suspiscious that there might be something seriously wrong, because it was using anti-freeze, and was running lean--ON ALL 10 CYLINDERS (all 10 plugs were stone white). I suspected intake manifold and/or head gaskets, but again, NO ONE KNEW ANYTHING. Finally, just a few months ago, I was talking to an old friend of mine, and he said that his brother, who owns a '99 or 2000 Ram V-10, had the same problem, and he took into the local Dodge dealer, and discovered there were 2 scored cylinders ,pistons and rings caused by leaking anti-freeze. Cost him almost $1800 to have it fixed.
So, since my '97 is having the same issues, and is now terminal, I would recommend that you ask the person or dealer you want to buy the truck from, if it is running up to par and if it is using any anti-freeze. Chances are, it's OK, but you might ask if you could take it to a local Dodge dealer or knowledgeable mechanic and have them check it for leaks.
Personally, I'd pass on it, 'cuz the fuel mileage SUCKS, and ANY parts and/or repairs on that V-10 are SPENDY. Just an aftermarket belt tensioner (auto value) is around $65. I bought one for my little Chev half-ton a year ago and only paid about $18.
Dodge eventually dumped the V-10 because it was obviously not an economical alternative vs. the Cummins diesel. Thank GOD!!!!!!!!

 

Well, Sorry you're having issues with yours, but the moment you knew you were losing coolant you should have been looking into the cause. It can happen to any engine. Both small block chevy engines in my previous K2500 and K30 blew head gaskets. It's a part of truck ownership with any brand. To work on Ford Superduty engines you have to remove the entire Cab and front end. Yeah, that's not going to be expensive.

Mine has been mostly trouble free and hopefully it will continue to be. I have both the Factory service and parts manuals downloaded and ready for referencing when needed.

Dodge 'dumped' the V10 when the Hemi was ready for duty and if you think the Hemi is cheap to work on you haven't been paying attention.

 

I like v10's. But i bave no illusions of good fuel economy. If you want good fuel economy buy a car. This is a gas powered heavy duty truck we are talking about. Oh and they are 12-19 years old.

I really wanna drive a v10 NV4500 truck some day.