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2018 Ram 2500 Cummins Laramie

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by PLC721, May 27, 2022.

  1. May 27, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    Well, I never really intended to build this truck. Purchased back in December of 2020 after trading in my 2017 Toyota Tundra.

    However after selling my Polaris RZR and my project 2012 Toyota Tundra I decided to do a few mods to the Big Rig.




    VEHICLE SPECS:
    2018 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    Laramie with Night Appearance Package

    PERFORMANCE:
    Banks Ram-Air Intake w/ Dry Filter
    Revmax Deep Dish Transmission Pan
    Revmax Thermal By-Pass


    WHEELS/TIRES:
    35x12.5r18 Nitto Ridge Grappler
    18x9 Method Double Standard

    SUSPENSION:
    Carli Suspension Commuter 2.5" Leveling Kit
    Fox 2.0 Shocks (valved by Carli)
    Carli Suspension Track Bar
    Carli Low Mount Steering Stabilizer

    LIGHTING:
    Baja Designs Squadron Pro Amber Fog Lights x4

    EXTERIOR:
    5% Ceramic Window Tint
    50% Ceramic Window Tint Windshield
    BakFlip MX4 Folding Bed Cover
    Banks Rear Diff Cover
    Carli Suspension Front Diff Cover
    AMP Research Power Steps

    INTERIOR:

    LIQUIDS:
    -Amsoil 5w15 Oil
    -Amsoil 75w90 Front/Rear Diff
    -Amsoil ATF Transfer Case
    -Amsoil ATF Transmission Fluid
     
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    PLC721, May 27, 2022
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  2. May 27, 2022 at 3:03 PM
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    looks awesome!! I've been a diesel guy for a LONG time. I got my tundra in October and its the first gas truck I've had in about 12 years. I'm more of a duramax guy, BUT I love the ram colormatched trucks. Still may get a cummins on the next truck go-round. Now go get a trans for that thing and get some tuning (and remove the emissions junk) and you'll love it even more. Looks awesome!
     
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  3. May 27, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Did you already dump the Tundra you bought in Feb?? Lol that was fast
     
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  4. May 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    Yeah lol. Decided now isn’t the best time to spend 50k going down a rabbit hole on a project. Sold all the toys and now I just have the Cummins. lol
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM
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    Drove to East Texas from AZ! Averaged a hand calculated 20.8 MPG on the trip with speeds ranging from 70-80 mph for most of the interstates!

     
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  6. Jul 23, 2022 at 2:39 PM
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    Roctane84 Tread On Them

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    Just sold my 18 Ram Dually to move back down to a 1/2 ton. Just wasn't utilizing it anymore.

    I had an S&B cold air on it that I let go with the truck but I have a new in box Banks Ram Air and new filter as well as a Banks Pedal monster new in box as well. I can cut you a hell of a deal if interested.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    Just installed the Banks Ram-Air intake before my road trip, thanks though! I hear you, I honestly do not need a Diesel 3/4 ton truck, however I do really like it and plan to keep it!

    Not sure if I gained any power or efficiency with it, however the truck sounds a little deeper and the turbo whistle is better!

     
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  8. Jul 24, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    see I'm in the same boat, I don't NEED one, but the way prices are going for 1/2 ton trucks (GMC 1500 Denali ultimate over 80k) I'm considering getting back in one. Not to mention all of the "amenities" that they want to start charging for, I might just go bare bones little bit older cummins or dmax. The 3 dmaxes I had before my tundra were getting 25-27 MPG on the highway with 35's. Built trans and tuning, you can't beat that. Only bad thing is repairs are usually a lot more to fix
     
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  9. Jul 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    Calibrated Power 5 Tune pack, Allison 1000 tune, PPE deep trans pan, Cold/Hot CAC pipes, Banks CAI, PCV reroute, resonator delete, S&B 62 gal fuel tank, B&W GN hitch
    If you had an edge cts3 monitor (or similar) you could see if the CAI made a difference. Before I purchased my Banks CAI, my air intake temperatures down the highway were at least 15-20 degrees hotter than ambient air. That’s ridiculous and robbing me of power/efficiency. In town the temperature would be around 40* over ambient. The intake would just get heat soaked.

    After the CAI from Banks was installed it now matches the ambient air temp. Around town it’s 10-15 degrees over ambient.
     
    ColoradoTJ, Jul 24, 2022
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    Another thing I would seriously consider....

     
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  11. Jul 24, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Yep thats on the To-Do list just an expensive piece! I purchased a full EGR and DPF/DEF delete for when this becomes a full time farm truck in Texas then I won't have to worry about any of these parts causing problems!

    Still impressed with this truck. I made this same road trip two years ago in my tundra and averaged 12.7 mpg, i've dropped to about 19.2 mpg but still pleased with that!
     
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  12. Aug 1, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    7,500 mile oil change and fuel filter change. Switched from Amsoil Signature Series to Shell Rotella T6 (less than half the price). OEM Oil Filter and OEM Fuel Filters. Also added a Fumoto Valve since Diesel oil is messy!

     
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  13. Aug 2, 2023 at 8:37 PM
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    Haven't been on this forum in quite a while! Odometer rolled over 67,000 miles and still running strong!

    Recent mods have been Revmax Transmission Pan and Thermal Bypass Valve doing what I can to keep the 68RFE going strong!

     
    PLC721, Aug 2, 2023
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