I have the 98 gasser 5.9. I would say these are great trucks. Btw i see you jave a dashmat too. Lmc truck sells dashes so you don't have to have massive holes in your dash anymore. I did a dash swap on mine and its so much better!
Thanks for that. I have looked into those. And being my truck has the older style dash I have to pull my dash out to change it the newer style you can changed it with out pulling the dash. So I'm waiting for heater core or something in the dash to need replacing when I change mine out lol. But thanks for the info. And thanks for watching!!
That's sensational!!!! I've watched many many cummins videos and yours has to be one of the purest sounds of them all. Theres a guy called Matt24v who has an epic one, very hard to pick between his and this. what exhaust set up do you run ?
Thanks!! I have 4 inch exhaust that goes in 7 inch stacks 45 cut stacks. I was going for the big rig sound with the 5 speed lol hahah thanks for watching!!!
Freaking love it bro! Need to learn how to downshift like that though lol. That's nice and smooth. Also, how'd you mount your CB? I have a mount that some guy made for my Dad when he owned the truck back in the day, but its a flimsy piece of crap that never got upgraded. Definitely doing what I can to restore and improve the rig now though...which includes being able to talk to my fellow road warriors. 😂 '97 12v 2500 w/ Dana 60/80 axles, 3.55 rear, Gear Vendors (3rd, 4th, 5th overdrive) and steel rims running a set of 225/70R19.5 x 32" 14 ply rubber.
Hahaha thanks!!! Yeah my mount is a custom made bracket. My bracket has a flat piece and a 2 by 4 that screwed to the floor and it has a 90 bracket from the floor with 2 braces coming up from the bottom to the back. It's really sturdy. And heck yeah man restore it!! That will be awesome definitely post videos on it I'd like to see it!! And yes mine is a 97 2500. 60 front 80 rear 3.55 gears im running 16 inch wheels with 33s right now until they wear out then I'm going to 35s
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 sorry for the late reply! The notification got lost in the feed I guess. Sounds like you got a great truck spec yourself! I think I can visualize your CB mount too. Looking at mine I should be able to make a similar modification and get it ready for my larger CB. Ironically it's the same one you have installed. About the restoration...I definitely want to do it, but I'm a bit unsure where to start. Firstly there's the immediate maintenance issues and repairs like new rotors, clutch, 5th gear fix and such, but someday I'd like to go really deep and pull everything apart, sandblast the frame rails, cab, bed, and repaint everything. Send out the engine for a total rebuild with forged parts, completely new wiring...the works. Eventually I want to make it into my main (small) hauling rig. Perhaps even the truck that I can retire with someday! But the total bill for that...I don't want to even guess at right now. Baby steps. I'll definitely post some videos of what I can do myself though, probably on a dedicated channel! Definitely want to keep mine alive as long as possible. This specific generation has its flaws, but it's still special.
I love that sound!! Lol. I'll tell you. You will love having one. I have had this truck going on 9 years now and was one of the best buys I have ever made. Thanks for watching!
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 I hear ya man. I had a 24valve and kick myself for selling it. Got to get another. I loved that truck, it was rough in the rust department but I drove it more than my brand new denali duramax lol. I sold it right before my dmax went to the dealer for 4 months for a def tank. Should kept the cummins and sold the dmax when that happened lol
Thanks! I did the swap awhile ago and it was the best thing I ever did to this truck. I have been thinking about 4k springs. It's mostly stock everything right now. Thanks for watching
Yeah. Use to have 20 inch wheels on it and now I'm paying the price for it..... all of my front end had been shook loose. And broke parts. So it's alot better now I have it way tighter now than it was in this video but yeah man dodge does have Supreme steering hahaha
It cost right much to fill it up but I have a camper and a gooseneck trailer I pull with it so I need it but before I had all of that I daily drove this truck yeah its probably not practical but it's alot of fun!
@@andrew5184I picked mine up for $5,300. 0 rust and no major body damage too. It’s got a fully intact dash and the interior is good too. She just has a hydro boost problem and the transmission pan gasket is leaking a half quart every 3 days. That’s why I got her for so low. She was a farm truck and the previous owner didn’t want to sell it but his wife didn’t drive it anymore since he got her a new Jeep. You can find gems. They’re just hard to come by.
Sweet! I have 4 inch turbo back that goes into 6 inch stacks. The cold air intake has a 12 inch cone filter. That's how she sounds like a log truck lol. Sounds like a cool swap you got comin along!! Thanks for watching!
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 I heard in my location, a lot of drivers of new semi’s tell the same, their rigs are all automatics. I don’t know if companies still can buy brand new, Kenworth, or Peterbilt with manuals.🤷♂️🤔
I remember watching this video months before I bought my cummins. 05 24v CR, 5 speed nv4500 swap. Body is junk but motor has 119k on it. What turbo, injectors, exhuast setup do you have? Thing sounds killer!
Honestly I have the stock injectors hx35 turbo. I have the 4 inch exhaust into 7 inch stacks. Hell yeah man body can be fixed that's a sweet set up!! I really want a 3rd gen 4 door but I want to build this truck first lol
Thanks! It's really not alot. I have the adjuster with attitude on the pump with a zero fuel plate profile. I have a crazy Carl's cold air intake with a 12 inch cone filter. That pretty much it. It's mostly stock truck. Thanks for watching
Is that 5th gear taken care of on the 4500? Notorious for falling off the shaft. Sometimes there are just as many issues with the manual as with auto. Sounds great!
Yeah. Did the 5th gear fix. And swapped out the aluminum bracket between the Trans and the transfer case to cast. And put in a 450hp clutch. Should have fixed the issues. I just like the idea of is something happens I can atleast try something lol
5th gear fix was super easy to fix on mine. All you have to do is remove the transfer case take the tail housing off and you slide the gear back on and tighten your gear hold nut back up. I bought a lock off of ebay that slid on the tail shaft and holds that lock nut from backing off and put it back together and no more issues. And you don't have to remove the Trans from the truck
Should be the same bell housing for the 99. The swap is very easy. It's just heavy lol. But with the 99 being a 24v you might need to check on the computer situation. Mine has no computer for the engine. I don't know if a auto computer with affect the engine if it has a 5 speed but hardest part for my swap was trying to find a donor truck but you can do the swap without the donor truck you just have to find the pedals and all. But it's very worth it!! Trust me!! Good luck 🙂
I see this truck was an auto before…did you do the swap your self? If so, did you swap out the pcm and put one from a manual truck on yours? I did a manual swap on my 2001 Cummins, nv4500 swap. And before I go through the gears once, it wont go over 2000 rpm’s in 1st and 2nd gear…
It's the same pcm. It's a 97. 12v. No computer for the engine. It runs the same as it did with a auto. Just alot more fun lol. I bought a 95 12v that had the nv4500 drove it home. Swapped the Trans and the pedals and that was it. Sold the rest of the truck almost for what I paid for it and the auto Trans that all most paid for everything I did in the swap.
Wasn't hard At all it was heavy! Hahah I did the swap in a weekend and took my time. Once you get the auto out of the way and take the flex plate off and throw on a flywheel and clutch you just cut a hole in the floor put the new Trans in and hook up your peddles not hard.
It's actually a heavy duty 4 speed with a low technically. It has always grinded from low to 1st gear but after that it doesn't have to be dubble clutched. So that's why I had to dubble clutch that first shift
I'll tell you. The swap was pretty easy. The hardest part for me was finding a donor truck. You don't have to have one you can find everything but I wanted it all so It would be easier for me. But I did the swap over the weekend. Cutting the hole in the floor was nerve-wracking lol. But it wasn't bad just heavy lol.
Agreed, a doner truck is the way to go you will have everything you need. I'm definitely gonna do the swap if I happen to grenade another trans. So far she's holding up good with the billet flex plate an 3 disc TC.
Yes mine was the 47re and when the Trans temperature would get up on a hot day it would shutter under a load. So instead of sending it off I started looking for a truck and came across one. But it still drove fine and it had been rebuilt with extra clutches. But I was starting to get nervous when I was hauling stuff so I just did the swap. And honestly that was the best thing I ever did.
Hardest part for me was cutting the hole in the floor. Unbolt auto Transmission take out put 5 or 6 speed Transmission back in and swap pedals easy. It's just heavy but won't hard at all did it in a weekend
This was the sound that made me fall in love with diesels
I know right!! That's why I have one!!!!!
I need to stop watching 12v videos its like an addiction. Makes me want to get one for myself too😭
I love my truck! I built this truck how I wanted it and I love every time I get behind the wheel ! Lol
get one. i’ve had mine for a month and i love it. maintenance is just like most vehicles but performance stuff can get pricey fast.
Do it! It's worth it lol. That's why I have... well get at least 1 hha.
I have had my 97 since 07. And love it
I have a 94 Fummins! It’s something different cause it’s in the shop most the time.
Ol girl sounds like a damn semi tractor, absolutely badass
I love the way this truck sounds!! Thank you very much! thanks for watching!
That Cummins sounds very nice! 😎👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much!
ahhh almost flew to heaven. gotta love the ole 12v!!!
I love that 12v sound!! Sounds so.... good....!! Thanks for watching!!
Gotta love that 12 V steering slop haha
Haha yeah I know right! But it is old faithful!!
Proud Pop Here❤!
Only thing better than than the sound is if you get to smell a little exhaust too😎
Oh yes...!!!!🤣
i absolutely love cummins 12v. such an awesome sounding engine
Yes it is!! I love mine!! Thanks for watching!
Sick truck
Thanks!!!!!!
Literally sounds like a mini semi😂
Hahaha thanks!! Love the sound!!!
I have the 98 gasser 5.9. I would say these are great trucks. Btw i see you jave a dashmat too. Lmc truck sells dashes so you don't have to have massive holes in your dash anymore. I did a dash swap on mine and its so much better!
Thanks for that. I have looked into those. And being my truck has the older style dash I have to pull my dash out to change it the newer style you can changed it with out pulling the dash. So I'm waiting for heater core or something in the dash to need replacing when I change mine out lol. But thanks for the info. And thanks for watching!!
My only lullaby to go to sleep❤
Same here!!! 😍🥰
I miss my cummins... 🥹
😭
UA-cam would leave one with the impression that all 12 valves came with Glow Shift columns😂.
Hahahahha very true statement
Yessir 🤠
That's sensational!!!! I've watched many many cummins videos and yours has to be one of the purest sounds of them all. Theres a guy called Matt24v who has an epic one, very hard to pick between his and this. what exhaust set up do you run ?
Thanks!! I have 4 inch exhaust that goes in 7 inch stacks 45 cut stacks. I was going for the big rig sound with the 5 speed lol hahah thanks for watching!!!
I’m a 7.3 guy but this video just convinced me to buy a 12v
Hahah glad I could help convert someone!!! Hahahahha thanks for watching. !!!
Freaking love it bro! Need to learn how to downshift like that though lol. That's nice and smooth. Also, how'd you mount your CB? I have a mount that some guy made for my Dad when he owned the truck back in the day, but its a flimsy piece of crap that never got upgraded. Definitely doing what I can to restore and improve the rig now though...which includes being able to talk to my fellow road warriors. 😂
'97 12v 2500 w/ Dana 60/80 axles, 3.55 rear, Gear Vendors (3rd, 4th, 5th overdrive) and steel rims running a set of 225/70R19.5 x 32" 14 ply rubber.
Hahaha thanks!!! Yeah my mount is a custom made bracket. My bracket has a flat piece and a 2 by 4 that screwed to the floor and it has a 90 bracket from the floor with 2 braces coming up from the bottom to the back. It's really sturdy. And heck yeah man restore it!! That will be awesome definitely post videos on it I'd like to see it!! And yes mine is a 97 2500. 60 front 80 rear 3.55 gears im running 16 inch wheels with 33s right now until they wear out then I'm going to 35s
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 sorry for the late reply! The notification got lost in the feed I guess.
Sounds like you got a great truck spec yourself! I think I can visualize your CB mount too. Looking at mine I should be able to make a similar modification and get it ready for my larger CB. Ironically it's the same one you have installed.
About the restoration...I definitely want to do it, but I'm a bit unsure where to start.
Firstly there's the immediate maintenance issues and repairs like new rotors, clutch, 5th gear fix and such, but someday I'd like to go really deep and pull everything apart, sandblast the frame rails, cab, bed, and repaint everything. Send out the engine for a total rebuild with forged parts, completely new wiring...the works. Eventually I want to make it into my main (small) hauling rig. Perhaps even the truck that I can retire with someday!
But the total bill for that...I don't want to even guess at right now. Baby steps.
I'll definitely post some videos of what I can do myself though, probably on a dedicated channel! Definitely want to keep mine alive as long as possible. This specific generation has its flaws, but it's still special.
Almost sounds like the Wentward DTL40 from BeamNG
I've never played that game would like too!
Got the cb radio too! 👍🏽
I drove 18 wheelers for 2 years. Had to add that too! Hahaha
Man that sounds good...
Im gonna need to geton marketplace to find me one now lol
I love that sound!! Lol. I'll tell you. You will love having one. I have had this truck going on 9 years now and was one of the best buys I have ever made. Thanks for watching!
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 I hear ya man. I had a 24valve and kick myself for selling it. Got to get another. I loved that truck, it was rough in the rust department but I drove it more than my brand new denali duramax lol. I sold it right before my dmax went to the dealer for 4 months for a def tank. Should kept the cummins and sold the dmax when that happened lol
Sounds so good.😅😊
Thank you
Sounds awesome! I wished mine was a 5 speed sometimes... but you should do the 4k gov springs you won't regret it..
Thanks! I did the swap awhile ago and it was the best thing I ever did to this truck. I have been thinking about 4k springs. It's mostly stock everything right now. Thanks for watching
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 If you go with a 4K gov spring. You will need to upgrade valve springs
If you got a heavy right foot you will
@@matthewmattison7642 If you don't, you can float the valves above 3200. Springs are cheap compared to the alternative
Definitely has the dodge steering. lmao it was a struggle to keep mine between the lines too.
Yeah. Use to have 20 inch wheels on it and now I'm paying the price for it..... all of my front end had been shook loose. And broke parts. So it's alot better now I have it way tighter now than it was in this video but yeah man dodge does have Supreme steering hahaha
I want a truck like this. Practical? Not for me at all. But I’d still like to have one.
It cost right much to fill it up but I have a camper and a gooseneck trailer I pull with it so I need it but before I had all of that I daily drove this truck yeah its probably not practical but it's alot of fun!
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 I just can’t get over how damn expensive they are. A 90’s model truck seems to be going for $20k-$30k!
@@andrew5184I picked mine up for $5,300. 0 rust and no major body damage too. It’s got a fully intact dash and the interior is good too. She just has a hydro boost problem and the transmission pan gasket is leaking a half quart every 3 days. That’s why I got her for so low. She was a farm truck and the previous owner didn’t want to sell it but his wife didn’t drive it anymore since he got her a new Jeep. You can find gems. They’re just hard to come by.
I’m putting one of these in a Nissan Patrol at the moment, would love it if it sounded anything like this!
Sweet! I have 4 inch turbo back that goes into 6 inch stacks. The cold air intake has a 12 inch cone filter. That's how she sounds like a log truck lol. Sounds like a cool swap you got comin along!! Thanks for watching!
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 thanks mate I’ll take note of that
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 what timing are you running?
I'm running the stock timing for right now
Now I want to buy Dodge Diesal 4x4, 5 or 6 spd manual. I heard Dodge no longer makes manual trans, Diesal 4x4, on with automatic.😂🤷♂️
That's not surprising 18wheelers and automatic's now too
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 I heard in my location, a lot of drivers of new semi’s tell the same, their rigs are all automatics. I don’t know if companies still can buy brand new, Kenworth, or Peterbilt with manuals.🤷♂️🤔
I remember watching this video months before I bought my cummins. 05 24v CR, 5 speed nv4500 swap. Body is junk but motor has 119k on it. What turbo, injectors, exhuast setup do you have? Thing sounds killer!
Honestly I have the stock injectors hx35 turbo. I have the 4 inch exhaust into 7 inch stacks. Hell yeah man body can be fixed that's a sweet set up!! I really want a 3rd gen 4 door but I want to build this truck first lol
Sounds like every other English muffin I see
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
6.5 Detroit diesel is the way to go
🤣
Those must be pretty hard to find. 12v manual 2nd gen.
Yeah they are. I got lucky to find what I got.
Wish mine was a manual
I'm going to tell you. It was the best I ever did was swap it to a manual. Love it
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 How hard was the swap
Sounds good 👍🏼 is that the stock HX35 turbo ?
Yes it is. Thanks!
This sounds so damn good...
Thank ya!!!!
Awesome video!!! What all is done to this truck?
Thanks! It's really not alot. I have the adjuster with attitude on the pump with a zero fuel plate profile. I have a crazy Carl's cold air intake with a 12 inch cone filter. That pretty much it. It's mostly stock truck. Thanks for watching
You should rig the column shifter to do something like open the gas door, or run the windshield wipers or something ; )
Hahahah that's a great idea!!!
Is that 5th gear taken care of on the 4500? Notorious for falling off the shaft. Sometimes there are just as many issues with the manual as with auto. Sounds great!
Yeah. Did the 5th gear fix. And swapped out the aluminum bracket between the Trans and the transfer case to cast. And put in a 450hp clutch. Should have fixed the issues. I just like the idea of is something happens I can atleast try something lol
Not on a Dodge, kbittor. An auto per year is all they need 🤣🤦🏾
@@scubasteve7946 My 5th gear just went out on the motorway last week... It's a Dodge.
5th gear fix was super easy to fix on mine. All you have to do is remove the transfer case take the tail housing off and you slide the gear back on and tighten your gear hold nut back up. I bought a lock off of ebay that slid on the tail shaft and holds that lock nut from backing off and put it back together and no more issues. And you don't have to remove the Trans from the truck
Is this an issue on the 24v?@@vacountryboylifestyle5097
🇺🇸PURE DIESEL JOY 🇺🇸
Oh yes it is!!! Haha I love it!!
Sexiest truck and sexiest sounding truck period!! And the owner is pretty dang good looking too if you ask me 😍😍😘😘💜💜
Thank you ❤ 😉😁
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 you're welcome 😊 😘
gota learn those revs matches alittle better. not quite enough pedal.
I wasn't trying to Rev match I was just playing around. I drove 18wheelers for 2 years I know how to Rev match. Thanks for watching
Damn that sounds like music to my ears.
Is there a way to swap an auto trans for manual on a 99? Seems like it’s a lot more fun to drive
Should be the same bell housing for the 99. The swap is very easy. It's just heavy lol. But with the 99 being a 24v you might need to check on the computer situation. Mine has no computer for the engine. I don't know if a auto computer with affect the engine if it has a 5 speed but hardest part for my swap was trying to find a donor truck but you can do the swap without the donor truck you just have to find the pedals and all. But it's very worth it!! Trust me!! Good luck 🙂
What happened to your alignment?
Suspension was loose from 20 inch wheels it has been fixed now
All 2nd Gen dodges are like that. Mine is too. They get loose on the front end.
I see this truck was an auto before…did you do the swap your self? If so, did you swap out the pcm and put one from a manual truck on yours? I did a manual swap on my 2001 Cummins, nv4500 swap. And before I go through the gears once, it wont go over 2000 rpm’s in 1st and 2nd gear…
It's the same pcm. It's a 97. 12v. No computer for the engine. It runs the same as it did with a auto. Just alot more fun lol. I bought a 95 12v that had the nv4500 drove it home. Swapped the Trans and the pedals and that was it. Sold the rest of the truck almost for what I paid for it and the auto Trans that all most paid for everything I did in the swap.
Tranny swap did the same on my 01 well worth the money
How hard was the manual swap?
Wasn't hard At all it was heavy! Hahah I did the swap in a weekend and took my time. Once you get the auto out of the way and take the flex plate off and throw on a flywheel and clutch you just cut a hole in the floor put the new Trans in and hook up your peddles not hard.
I feel like that's high revving
stock gov springs
What year is the truck?
It's a 97
Why double clutch only from 1st so 2nd gear?
It's actually a heavy duty 4 speed with a low technically. It has always grinded from low to 1st gear but after that it doesn't have to be dubble clutched. So that's why I had to dubble clutch that first shift
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 ohh nice, cheers mate.
Just leave it in Park and shift manually
🤣
What’s up with the automatic shifter?
That's for high hp!! Lol I did the 5 speed swap and just havnt takin it out yet
People love these fucking things huh
Yes we do. 🤣
Is that an automatic shifter?
Yes. But I swapped the auto out for the 5 speed
Mhmm
Oh yeah. Music to my ears!!
How much you want for her
Hahahhaha not forsale.
lol its a dodge look at that slop in that steering wheel
Very true. But will out pull a ford or chevy any day of the week and sound good doing it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
How hard was the conversion? I see it was an automatic. Bad ass truck.
I'll tell you. The swap was pretty easy. The hardest part for me was finding a donor truck. You don't have to have one you can find everything but I wanted it all so It would be easier for me. But I did the swap over the weekend. Cutting the hole in the floor was nerve-wracking lol. But it wasn't bad just heavy lol.
Agreed, a doner truck is the way to go you will have everything you need. I'm definitely gonna do the swap if I happen to grenade another trans. So far she's holding up good with the billet flex plate an 3 disc TC.
Yes mine was the 47re and when the Trans temperature would get up on a hot day it would shutter under a load. So instead of sending it off I started looking for a truck and came across one. But it still drove fine and it had been rebuilt with extra clutches. But I was starting to get nervous when I was hauling stuff so I just did the swap. And honestly that was the best thing I ever did.
Sounds Like a baritone kazoo...my work truck is a 05 24v 6 speed. Hate it. The drone going down the highway is terrible....and it's slow as shit.
My truck might not be the fastest truck but it will run forever. So I'll take reliability over speed any day. Thanks for watching 😊
Why doesn’t my 12 valve sound like that
I have stacks and all the windows open. I have 4 inch pipe from turbo back into 7 inch stacks angle cut and a cold air intake
@@vacountryboylifestyle5097 what do you have done along the motor?
Reminds of a Blue Bird TC/2000 or Thomas EF
Nice!
How hard was it to do that swap? I wanna do it
Hardest part for me was cutting the hole in the floor. Unbolt auto Transmission take out put 5 or 6 speed Transmission back in and swap pedals easy. It's just heavy but won't hard at all did it in a weekend
Transgender truck!! Cool
Alot of hard work but I guess you could call it that lol. Thanks for watching
I have same truck it decided it wanted to be a stick shift and auto
Good job. IMHO she needs a muffler, good job.
Hahahha naw!! Got to be loud!!! Hahahah thanks for watching!!!