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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Hi everyone,

Just purchased a 2004.5 Ram 2500 4x4 with a CTD. Anything about this particular model I should be informed about? Any problems/pains. it has 61,000 on it!

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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One more thing...

The guy that is writing up the extended warranty told me about how the Diablo chip is working wonders for his brother-in-laws. I was surprised he brought up a modification during the WARRANTY PROCESS.

When I asked, "Won't that affect the warranty?', he chimed in saying, "it goes back to normal when you turn it off".

Is he pulling my chain?

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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not sure how the diablo is setup, but the edge that I used to have and the TST that i currently have are hardware that go between the motor & the computer. turn it off to go back to stock...

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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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thanx steve

This is my 3rd Ram & 1st diesel. IMO Dodge is the best. I'm really interested in a few of the performance upgradesfor thistruck. I don't want to break the bank at this time (wife just got an 07 durango), which of the add-ons (under $500) is the best to go with? I've been reading about the diablo, smarty jr, etc. I'm looking for a littleimprovement in theHP and MPG. The ramis going to be used around the farm hauling wagons, trailers, and farm equipment.

Any more advice for me?

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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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smarty jr... only cause the smarty sr is awesome and I'd expect the same from the jr...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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I had the diablo sport predator on my old 2005. it was amazing for power, but the smarty I hear is very good as well. The power puck may be a good way for you to go.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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what do you guys think aboutsuperchips? i heard the diablo sport predator is pretty good too. but i dont know any gains on that
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks for the advice.

What a night and day difference the cummins is from my old 2005 4.7LRam. I just hope I can afford these payments.
 
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