2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

newbie,just sayin hi and got a ? or 2 or 3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-11-2010, 08:23 PM
sledge34b's Avatar
sledge34b
sledge34b is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default newbie,just sayin hi and got a ? or 2 or 3

hello,im new on here.i just got a ram 2500 v10,4x4 long bed.with dumbass 245 tire(wtf)was dodge thinkin.anyway.im in the process of a 3in lift and 35s.any good bad or ugly about that???and also im lookin for a bit more power from it.any help??thanks in advance...will add a pic or 2 later..
i just put on 16x8 wheels with 265 tires.but i need bigger...the lift i am doin is just the leveling kit..i like them to be level.
and i cant find any kind of muffler for a v10..i have true duals and high flow cats.but somebody kept the stock 2 ton muffler...
 
Attached Thumbnails newbie,just sayin hi and got a ? or 2 or 3-mine-024.jpg  

Last edited by sledge34b; 10-12-2010 at 07:06 PM. Reason: new info
  #2  
Old 10-11-2010, 08:30 PM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 81,486
Likes: 0
Received 3,268 Likes on 3,015 Posts
Default

what year?

and they put the little tires on there because of the ridiculous 3.55 gears....

Maintenance the crap out of it first. Tune up, oil, and other fluid changes. make sure everything is working right, THEN start modding.
 
  #3  
Old 10-12-2010, 06:37 AM
sledge34b's Avatar
sledge34b
sledge34b is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well,im lucky.i have the 3.92 gears..and it is fully maintained,with a 2yr powertrain warranty...its a 96 with 160 on the odometer
 
  #4  
Old 10-12-2010, 07:14 AM
Twisted Metal's Avatar
Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal is offline
Captain
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Paulsboro New Jersey
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A bit more power? You already have a V10, only step up is a CTD.. Your new, I'll give a pass this time. DETAILS YOUNG BUCK DETAILS. There are a ton of very helpful guys and girls here, but we aren't mind readers. Vague information will get you vague answers. So anyhoo, that 3" lift? Body lift? Suspension lift? Can't answer how good,bad,or ugly it will be on your information given. 35's? with 3.92? Ehh, I'd like to see a 4.10 gear in it myself,but that IMO.
 
  #5  
Old 10-12-2010, 09:45 AM
redheadhunter21's Avatar
redheadhunter21
redheadhunter21 is offline
Champion
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 2,831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

SCT for the added power, exhaust, and an intake if you can find one for the V-10 they have enough power so you should be fine on the gears unless you plan on towing as much as you can
 
  #6  
Old 10-12-2010, 10:42 AM
95RAM360's Avatar
95RAM360
95RAM360 is offline
Grand Champion
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MAINE
Posts: 5,971
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 40 Posts
Default

i agree maintain it first....

then id do gears. im running 265/75/16 Mastercraft Courser A/T2 10 ply tires (31.85 inches) and im running 4.10's....so with 35's id go the safe route and get 4.56's....
 
  #7  
Old 10-12-2010, 11:53 AM
Jr. Mechanic's Avatar
Jr. Mechanic
Jr. Mechanic is offline
Grand Champion
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lima, Ohio
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That V10 will turn 35's with 3.92's fairly well. You may not even need to regear. 3.92's to 4.10's would show almost no noticeable improvement, and 4.56's may be a little too deep for the V10 (perfect for a 318 or 360 running 33's or 35's though).

If you do decide to regear, I'd go with the latter and get 4.56's. I'd rather be a little over geared than under.
 
  #8  
Old 10-12-2010, 02:37 PM
crawlin95's Avatar
crawlin95
crawlin95 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: texas
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

4.56s are way too low for that V10 DONT DROP ANY LOWER THAN 4.10
or your gas mileage will go to hell
 



Quick Reply: newbie,just sayin hi and got a ? or 2 or 3



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:30 PM.