[Beastro]

Well I have owned gas long enogh. I am looking to get a ram 5.9 turbo. My question is what year/model should I look at im going to get used. And what should i look for on the truck as far as parts the go the most. Any little info would be nice since I have never owned a diesel.

 

[CDP6.7]

Parts that go most are the stock automatics or stock clutches. It depends what you want to do. Do you just want a daily driver? Or are you looking for a sled puller or race truck?

If you plan on sled pulling, I'd look for a manual with the NV5600. If you want to race it, I'd look into an 04.5+ with the 48RE automatic (which if you upgrade will be near bullet proof). The 04.5+ 5.9's also respond better to tuning.

If you want to go all out with power, look for a 12V or 24V VP44 (cheap and you can swap a P-Pump on it).

Tell us what you want.

 

[CharcoalGrey]

Im also looking to get into an 04-06 5.9L and have been leaning toward the auto. It will be my daily driver along with hauling boats and gear on the weekends. Im curious as to which mods you are referring to to make the auto near bulletproof?

 

[Ram3500Dually]

2003 S.O. Federal Emissions: 250HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Only available with NV5600
2003.5 The 47RE was replaced by the 48RE automatic transmission and available with the H.O.

2004 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 48RE
2004 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Available with either NV5600 or 48RE

2004.5 (50 state legal) 325HP/600lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005 (50 state legal) 325HP/610lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005.5 The NV5600 replaced with the G56 6spd manual gearbox.

2007 6.7L Cab and Chassis 305HP/610lb.ft with either the Aisin 6spd Automatic or the G56 6spd manual gearbox

2007.5 (50 state legal) 6.7L 350HP/650lb.ft with new 68RFE automatic and 350HP/610lb.ft with G56

 

[CDP6.7]

Im also looking to get into an 04-06 5.9L and have been leaning toward the auto. It will be my daily driver along with hauling boats and gear on the weekends. Im curious as to which mods you are referring to to make the auto near bulletproof?

You can buy a built auto ready to be installed, around $5,000. Sometimes more depending on the company building it. Check out Goerend, ATS, DTT, NADP, BD, Garmon, etc.

They include upgraded input (and intermediate and output if you choose), billet flexplate, valvebody, clutch packs, etc.