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Old 08-01-2009, 03:28 PM
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Just picked up this 07 Ram 1500 SLT, Single Cab, 5.7 Hemi, 7430 miles, for 12k.
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Whats the stock exhaust size?? 3 inches or 3.5?

Also what kind of oil do you guys use? 5w-30? 10w-30? Synthetic or Conventinal?
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 04:17 PM
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Welcome aboard. Neat lookin' dog-critter. Looks like Dobie/Lab. Has he given his paw of approval?

I use conventional oil in all my vehicles 'cept my turbo-charged Mazda. I think you'll find yours wants 5w-20 due to the MDS. I use Hi-Mileage 5w-30 in my '03 Ram, conventional 5w-20 in my 300C.
 
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The stock exhaust is a tad under 3" but it's really close and has a resonator before and after the muffler...use 5-20 like Mike said unless you disable the MDS with a tuner. I use 10-30 pennz platinum in mine.
 
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That is a pretty sweet deal there, 12k for a truck that is almost brand new. What do you have planned for it as far as future mods go.
 
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that looks like a 2wd but good deal otherwise
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welcome to the forum, nice truck, and great deal!!
 
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I use 5w-30, and the stock exhaust size is about 3", welcome to the forum and you got a good deal on a good rig
 
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wow under 10k miles and for 12k wow again thats a steal of a deal...man good luck with her....
 
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good deal, welcome to the forum
 
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Thanks for all the responses!!

The first owner was an older guy who only used it to haul his boat and for trips to the grocery store.

Do a lot of people disable the MSD?

I def want to get a muffler for it. So I would need to get one with an 3 inch in/outlet?

BTW the dog is a Weimaraner
 

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