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Old 11-06-2018, 04:27 AM   #21
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Good grief, this is all like a second language to me!
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Old 11-06-2018, 04:47 AM   #22
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Good grief, this is all like a second language to me!
Gearheads are their own special subsection of society. Only the brave need apply. All others can just stand aside and becawed by what they do.
Hats off to the Gearheads.
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Old 11-06-2018, 04:55 AM   #23
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If you have a lockup Torque converter you can install a PacBrake for about $1,700 if you can DIY. Yes, that is a chunk of change, but money well spent.
I have one on my 2001 with 5 speed manual and hardly ever need to touch the service brakes coming down steep grades at 20,500# combined weight. There is nothing more satisfying than hearing that low rumble, and not needing service brakes on a down hill while watching those in front of you riding the brakes.

DD has a new to her 2004 Ram 3500 DRW, and I will be installing a PacBrake on hers soon.

Your Cummins has mechanical lifters, and will handle an exhaust brake without issue.

I used the one from BD Diesel. $1300 from Amazon and installed myself. Of course, it would be more for an automatic though. I agree with you about the rumble. It's addicting.
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Old 11-06-2018, 05:53 AM   #24
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I used the one from BD Diesel. $1300 from Amazon and installed myself. Of course, it would be more for an automatic though. I agree with you about the rumble. It's addicting.
Yep, the PacBrake for our 2001 5speed was right at about $1,295, and DIY install.
DD brought up again yesterday while moving her mommy and baby horses to a different location, on some really hilly roads with intersections and stop signs, said she missed the exhaust brake on mine to help slow at the stops.
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