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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by nim81
well i think it was worth the money saved, plus the feeling of accomplishment when i was done.
Is there a write up on that? I have been looking for the DIY section but there is nothing in there...
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gtup
Is there a write up on that? I have been looking for the DIY section but there is nothing in there...
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ram05baby.html

should explain everything.
i used the tape on the chrome at first, and it peeled everybit of the chrome away so i ended up painting by hand. and i painted more of the chrome than he did.
ive also seen people color match their paint to the body, looks pretty good.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nim81
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ram05baby.html

should explain everything.
i used the tape on the chrome at first, and it peeled everybit of the chrome away so i ended up painting by hand. and i painted more of the chrome than he did.
ive also seen people color match their paint to the body, looks pretty good.
Thanks nim! I might to go to the junkyard and see if they have set of headlights laying around. I would hate to mess up the only pair I have lol.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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What kind of millage is everyone getting out of their 5.9's? Around town I am getting 10.5 and in the interstate I am getting about 13mpg..
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by gtup
What kind of millage is everyone getting out of their 5.9's? Around town I am getting 10.5 and in the interstate I am getting about 13mpg..
I get around 12 mpg around town and 18mpg on the interstate but them again my engine is pretty modded.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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^^ Meaning that you will get better mpg?? If thats so myabe I can tell my fiancee that if I mod my truck more I can get better mpg lol.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gtup
^^ Meaning that you will get better mpg?? If thats so myabe I can tell my fiancee that if I mod my truck more I can get better mpg lol.
Don't expect more around town. The highway gains I credit to the truck not needing to shift as much. With the 3.55's and not a lot of shifting equals goo mpg's. Good luck selling that to your fiance'. I just told my wife it was broke(which it sort of was)lol
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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count me in.

I average between 12-14 MPG according to the onboard computer. Of course its always great to floor it and see how long I can get it to stay at 0 in the real time mode
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SinfulDragon
count me in.
added, check the first post.



as for mpg im getting about 18-20 hwy.
avg is 13.7 on computer calc. and thats with the performance tune on SC. and premium fuel$$$$$
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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18-20 highway?!?!? I dont even get 15...

Around town its in the mid 10's to high 11's
 
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