RAM UPGRADES
intake to help more cool, dense air get to that big 6.7L engine. The high-flow intake tube can broaden the horsepower and torque curves while keeping fuel efficiency intact due to its more efficient airflow passages. The plastic box is sealed to keep ambient air out of the intake stream and the cleanable 8-layer cotton gauze filter offers great filtration.
BULLY DOG BDX
The latest hand-held tuner from Bully Dog, the BDX offers preloaded tuning for the 6.7L Cummins that can maximize the engine’s torque curve and power output to better meet the driver’s needs, whether it’s chasing after better fuel mileage or towing that heavy skid-steer around town. The full-color display and customizable gauges can be used to monitor engine parameters while driving via the OBD-II port and a built-in Wi-fi signal allows wireless internet upgrades and access to the Bully Dog Cloud, where custom tunes can transfer files build specific for your application without requiring a PC or laptop. For this truck, which is almost always towing heavy loads, Bully Dogs Tow tune offered a little over 50 horsepower gains at the tires without increasing EGTS too much or affecting regeneration cycles; the modified fuel and timing tables have improved mileage some, too.
MBRP 4” DPF-BACK EXHAUST
Since the goal of this build is to show that emissions friendly performance is possible with these trucks, the Diesel Particulate Filter and catalytic converter won’t be touched. But that doesn’t mean some changes to the exhaust can’t help; plus, the newest dual 5-inch polished tips and single side exhaust from the MBRP’S XP Series exhaust just look killer. The XP Series offers 409 stainless construction with a lifetime warranty, so it’ll hold up well to the elements without breaking the bank. This particular kit will replace the small factory muffler with high-flowing 4-inch pipe, but don’t worry. In-cab noise won’t change much if at all since that big DPF will still do a really good job muffling the exhaust note from the Cummins engine. Using basic hand tools and help from a friend this system installed in less than an hour and fit perfectly, including that unique dual 5-inch polished tailpipe section that really helps set the truck apart.
BD DIESEL STEERING STABILIZER
The 2500 and 3500 Dodge trucks have always been known for somewhat problematic front ends and steering linkages, issues that become more prevalent at higher mileages or when running larger wheels and tires. Death Wobble is a term a lot of Ram truck owners are familiar with and preventing that from ever happening is always a good idea. The BD Diesel Steering Box Stabilizer support is an inexpensive, easyto-install upgrade that will help eliminate potential wobble and wandering at high speeds by removing any shaft play within the factory steering box. By supporting the sector shaft of the steering box at the pitman arm with a large greaseable bearing, the shaft can no longer flex or move to create excessive play in the steering wheel, offering a more positive driving experience and improving driver confidence, especially when towing control is important.
These parts were all installed in a couple of hours using basic hand tools and have already made daily driving,
SINCE THE GOAL OF THIS BUILD IS TO SHOW THAT EMISSIONS FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE IS POSSIBLE WITH THESE TRUCKS, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WON’T BE TOUCHED ON THIS BUILD.