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by ramv
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe
Replies: 18
Views: 3690

Re: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe

I do have Sonnex line booster for sale now if anyone is interested.
by ramv
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?
Replies: 5
Views: 535

Re: Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?

Doing a a Tranmission Exchange Center lifetime guarantee trans. Billet triple disc T/C, billet valve body, billet input shaft, bigger pan, high capacity OD drum, etc. now just need to decide between 4.88 and 5.13s
by ramv
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe
Replies: 18
Views: 3690

Re: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe

Sonnex kit helped firm up shifts but 6-5th downshifts were rough. Transmission finally gave up. Billet replacement going in now
by ramv
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Dual Batteries, dual alternator 6.4L swap
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Dual Batteries, dual alternator 6.4L swap

All the trucks use the BGE version of the 6.4 and not the Apache 6.4 ("392") found in SRT cars and Jeeps. The only difference on the 4500/5500 BGE is they have a lower redline that lowers the horspower, and typically much lower axle gears. The BGE has oil sprayers on the pistons, a different alloy f...
by ramv
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?
Replies: 5
Views: 535

Re: Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?

Have you checked out Jasper? Used to do a lot of the Gen 3 & 4’s. Heard they also added the HD 66RFE,,, Theirs sounds decent and seems like it would be a bit cheaper than the Next Gen/Monster/TEC ones I've been considering. I really don't need stronger, just longer lasting.... Considering how I tre...
by ramv
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?
Replies: 5
Views: 535

Any Great Options for Replacing the 66RFE?

Doing some research, so far the only one I have found is Monster with a two-year warranty for $8k, seems expensive, and some local places have 3 year/100k mile warranties. Has anyone found a great replacement option that can maybe even handle a little bit more power if I choose to pursue a stroker o...
by ramv
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 931

Re: Heated Mirrors

Wow, super easy on the fourth gen. Second one didn't take me more than 1-2 minutes. First had a bit of a learning curve but still was pretty easy just awkward working my fingers in behind the lens.. Thanks for sharing this! I am excited, I have been noticing in the mornings now that it's cooler I us...
by ramv
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 931

Re: Heated Mirrors

Good deal, thanks. I ordered them up, will give it a go. Not as important now that I'm in OK instead of CO, but last years ice storms still made me want this. Corrected on mine being now power.
by ramv
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Lithium Ion Jump Packs
Replies: 11
Views: 1472

Re: Lithium Ion Jump Packs

So this may seem silly but when I spoke to some of the larger battery suppliers (lithium RV batteries, not larger companies) they didn't recommend even their starting batteries for V8s. I have the AG one in my KTM and will put one in the side by side when the time comes. Big concerns of theirs was a...
by ramv
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 931

Re: Heated Mirrors

Where's the tab? They look amazing but I hate DIY projects that grow when I break something...
by ramv
Tue May 25, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Charlotte, NC Mechanic for 100k Service
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Re: Charlotte, NC Mechanic for 100k Service

I don't recall there was much on the Ram at 100k? Seemed like it was 120k. With my Chevy, I did air filter, trans, T'case, engine oil and should have done spark plugs (did them at 110k.) That's my plan for the Ram at 120k. Cabin airfilter I would consider if they have them. As you are over 5 years, ...
by ramv
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2015 PW 30k Mile 4wd Service?
Replies: 3
Views: 809

Re: 2015 PW 30k Mile 4wd Service?

Seems excessive. I would do the T-case at 50k miles and 100k miles, and the transmission similar depending on towing. The front diff would jsut be based on age or amount of time in mud that might have got some water in. The diff oil itself should out last the truck but moisture will damage it. For a...
by ramv
Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe
Replies: 18
Views: 3690

Re: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe

Gotcha, no that makes sense. Currently I'm not having any issues other than an occasional weirdness on transition between no throttle and part throttle but seems more programming related, as its at low speeds and no load.
by ramv
Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe
Replies: 18
Views: 3690

Re: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe

Those with the Sonnex happy? I assume with 66RFE, if you do a custom engine tune (Hemifever) that doesn't do anything for the transmission tuning? It appears on his sight he has tuning for the 8 speed but nothing for the six speed is listed.
by ramv
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Re: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?

Good deal, all makes sense. The 46RE/4L85E just didn't have enough gears, but I always have felt like the 6.4/66RFE should have done more and was leaning to gears even with 35"s. The custom tune sounds like a good start and then do the re-gear if/when needed. Same progression I did 20 years ago. :D ...
by ramv
Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Re: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?

For sure. On the tune and gears since you did both, which would you say gave you the biggest advantage? I've always missed the torque of my 8100 below 4000 rpm but if I hold lower gears the power on top is much better with the 6.4
by ramv
Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Re: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?

Great input. That makes a lot of sense. I had a Kenne Bell custom tune for 91 octane on my '01 Ram and it made way more difference than the Hypertech I replaced it with (when the original ECM died.) I do like the Pulsar can read and clear codes but ultimately that's pretty doable with a ton of diffe...
by ramv
Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Pulsar or Peddle Commander?

I don't need much for features, just would like better throttle response or more power...
by ramv
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Re: AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?

Ended up getting a dealer here to reset the Radio Hub so the ProCal worked. No lights on the way home from the dealer. Cost $80 but a lot chaeper than the other alternatives.
by ramv
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: I’ve ordered the 75th anniversary
Replies: 10
Views: 2616

Re: I’ve ordered the 75th anniversary

Wow. That’s disappointing. I got my ‘16 as it was the only truck on the market with manual shift for the t case (my main issue in my Chevy 2500) and leather.
by ramv
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Re: AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?

Thanks. Good advice
by ramv
Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?
Replies: 3
Views: 794

AEV Procal TPMS non - Android Solution?

Looking to get my TPMS warning corrected. I was going to go with the Alfa OBD2 but I don't have an android device nor am I familiar with them. I have the AEV Procal, it has all the features I need, but obviously without the dealer reset it just reads 35 psi but still the alarm flashes at 60 psi. I d...
by ramv
Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 14+ 5.13 Gears, Noisy?
Replies: 15
Views: 2183

Re: 14+ 5.13 Gears, Noisy?

The 5.13s I put in my '01 didn't make any noise. Even with a 0.25" wall driveline. My friend, a Land Rover mechanic, set them up. They were Dana-Spicer I put in the Dana 70.
by ramv
Wed Jul 01, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: LED Headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 1715

Re: LED Headlights

Odd, my aftermarket LED taillights/BU lighs haven't been any problem. I also went just LED replacement bulbs on the fogs rather than the full mori-moto with no issues. Saving up for their heidlgiths though.