AH...I didn't even know they came out with a new one... I thought you made the typo..

Well, my 3815 has been updated and works great for what I need, and there are alot more used ones available through the classifieds.... But yes, if you are buying a NEW programmer than go for the 3865.

 

So you can actualy program how the truck will upshift and downshift? That is one thing I have never liked about my Ram is the downshift. It seems like you have to hit the throttle just right to get it to downshift properly. Also, I frequently feel a bit of a clunk in the drivetrain when cruising between 40 and 50 which the Dodge service guy told me was the MDS going on and off. You're telling me that your mileage didn't change when you disabled the MDS???
Are these transmissions good for a few more HP than stock or do they need to be upgraded too?
I gotta tell you my fantasy about my truck. Ya'll will think I'm nuts but....
I would love to find like, an all aluminum 426 Hemi from back in the day and somehow fit it with the fuel injection and distributorless ignition and maybe even the MDS. Leave the engine basically stock except for nice free flowing headers and exhaust. Have a custom made "Hemi 7.0 Liter" emblem on the fender....and then see if anyone notices. I know, it would cost more to do than what I originaly paid for the truck probably, but that's why it's a fantasy.

 

Diablo has partial throttle upshift changes for all models except 04? and partial throttle downshifts only for 07? Not all that sure about the years, but mine as an '08 only can adjust upshifts. This controls how long you want the truck to be in a certain gears depending on the pedal position. great for towing i must say, big help going up hills.
Yes, same mileage with mds disabled, but that's with the 91oct tune so your gonna need to fork out a few extr peniies for 91 grade gas. You get more pep than stock too. Noticeable gain.

As far as your fantasy, the 6.1L Hemi can be stroked out to 6.9L (426) http://www.arringtonengines.com/p-11...ort-block.aspx and can produce almost 600hp N/A
You can bolt on eithe a Procharger for 100rwhp gain or a STS Turbo kit for almost 200hp gain.
Stock Ram transmission in the newer Rams is plenty strong enough to handle a solid 100rwhp gain. if you don't mess with the torque management which actually reduces power when shifting, thus a lag, you can slap on as much as you can afford realistically. the Ram transmission at a stage 3 revised form is one of the toughest tranny's out there.
Either the procharger kit or The STS turbo kit both run around $5,000 for your 2006. Boith can be done in your garage on your back.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...lenotsupported
http://www.ststurbo.com/dodge_ram_hemi_

 

The 09 Ram has the variable intake runner system as mentioned above, as well as variable cam timing which advances the cam timing at low rpm for more torque and retards it at higher rpm for more HP. Best of both worlds. They also have revised heads an higher compression as mentioned above.
I love my Predator. It downshifts like it should now without having to mash the gas. The latest Crom4 doesn't even let it go into 5th until 60mph or higher. Much better than the stock set-up!! You'll love the power and shifts from a Predator.
I have a K&N drop-in filter, Airaid MIT tube and Magnaflow cat-back. Very happy with these mods. Apparently, Dirtydog and myself think a lot alike. our mods are very similar except he still has the Hemi Hat and my exhaust exits out the rear

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OMG! Dude, this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Still on the expensive side but nowhere near what I thought it would cost. So let me ask you a couple things. First, will this 6.1L block bolt in place of my 5.7 or would there have to be mods, etc? Second, and I know we just discussed this but I need to clarify, my current drivetrain would handle that much HP? Oh and one more thing, where could I get some custom "HEMI 7.0 Liter" fender emblems made? My wife may be coming into a bit of money soon. Time to start takin out the trash and mowin the lawn LOL.

 

OMG! Dude, this is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Still a bit spendy but less than I thought it would be. So let me ask you a couple things. First, will this 6.1L block bolt in place of my 5.7L or would there have to be mods, etc? Second, will my drivetrain handle this kind of HP? Oh and one more thing. Anyone know where I can get custom "HEMI 7.0 LITER" fender emblems made? The wife may be coming into a good amount of money soon. Time to start takin out the trash and mowin the lawn LOL.