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sahls01gmc Senior Enthusiast

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The manuals aren't de-tuned, but there is a "High Output" model if you go with the Aisin transmission. I believe. Been a while since I priced one out.

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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No the manuals are still detuned compared to the 68RFE and then there is even another power bump for the Aisin upgrade. What Ram needs to do is bite the bullet and keep the Aisin standard and get rid of the trash 68RFE

Daly Senior Enthusiast

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I'm really leaning towards the Cummins with the stick because I honestly prefer to shift the gears myself. The fact that it's detuned doesn't bother me. Other then leveling it on 35's with new rims, I'm not doing much else to it. I have no desire to be a douchebag and Roll Coal, so engine and emissions wise it'll stay stock...

 

There is an Outdoorsman for $35k that I might look at but it's an auto, with 100k kms on it... And I'm not rushing into it so something else might pop up. I just know after the fiasco with my old 06 F150 and now with my 15 Escape I will not even entertain the idea of getting a Powerstroke. Fords are dead to me...

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My axle nut finally came in today. So the son and I were able get it installed. The old one was pretty rough since the hub cover plate was not installed. The plate came with the truck when i bought it, just needed a lttle reshaping so that it would stay on.

 

Also got to work on my little Honda motorcycle engine. Got the cylinder head off & disassembled for some serious coeaning. The top of the piston and the cylinder looked great so i don't think I'll need to tear it down any further.

Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

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What model bike you working on?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I went and looked at material for my seats. Trying to figure out the leather to vinyl content i want.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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I went and looked at material for my seats. Trying to figure out the leather to vinyl content i want.

What colors are you going with?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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What colors are you going with?

A dark grey leather insert and matching soft vinyl or black. I can get the leather for about $120 a hide.
Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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A dark grey leather insert and matching soft vinyl or black. I can get the leather for about $120 a hide.

That ought to look nice. I think I'm just going to get some good seat covers for mine whenever I get to that point.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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A friend of mine owns the upholstery supply place and my uncle owns an upholstery shop

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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A friend of mine owns the upholstery supply place and my uncle owns an upholstery shop

Nice! That makes things a lot easier. I used to have an upholstery shop right down the hill from me, but they closed down a few years ago.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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I think I found the gauge face I'll get when I decide to upgrade. Either one of these two:

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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You could spring for a 6.0 gauge set and get trans temp. Also both of those are wrong for your truck. The gear part is different for 06-07

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Here is my gauge face. Actual GM Part

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