Recent content by StickyLifter
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V6 and 8 Speed Transmission (Driving Habits)
The clutches and brakes inside of modern transmissions use much more advanced friction material that is capable of a lot more cycles than older materials. The valve body and pressures are designed to close fast while still allowing some slip but alleviating wear from shifting. Also modern...- StickyLifter
- Post #20
- Forum: V6 Engine & Performance
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Improving Handling
I would go with IHC 3/5 drop kit with Bilstein shocks and the core 4x4 light weight rear control arms, Hellwig sway bars, and a Spohn Panhard bar. I only went with Belltech 2/4 drop because I tow a big trailer from time to time. It rides and drives just fine and you can fix the camber with...- StickyLifter
- Post #11
- Forum: Lowered
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Oil level fluctuating
Change your filter, the new one might have a bad antidrain-back valve.- StickyLifter
- Post #9
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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PLEASE HELP! Can’t get rid of CEL after AMS Racing MDS Delete kit install
If cam timing was off it wouldn't start and idle perfectly.- StickyLifter
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Lowered towing success story and insights
A 2"x2" drop is really what I want but no one makes a kit, just have to buy a 2/4 kit and then the seperate 2" coils that might not be valved for the springs.- StickyLifter
- Post #5
- Forum: Lowered
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Just went from lowered to lifted... The effects on ride and mileage.
Tire and wheel weight and overall diameter can have a massive effect on fuel mileage and vehicle performance because the total mass is not only unsprung but also rotating weight. That rotating part is a big deal, and if you want to visualize it, think of how hard it would be to stop a yo yo if...- StickyLifter
- Post #11
- Forum: Lowered
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Lowered towing success story and insights
Good info! I've got a 4th gen RCSB and want to lower 2" on both ends in the hope that I can still tow my 20ft enclosed trailer and racecar. Thinking 4" in the rear will be too much with the way I have to load the trailer for extra tongue weight.- StickyLifter
- Post #3
- Forum: Lowered
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2014 8 SP transmission problem
Did you say you were towing a 26ft camper? With a half ton? Fluid temps? Seems like a bit of a load for a 1500 and might not even be legal. I tow a 20x8.5 enclosed car hauler with my 1500 and the tongue weight has to be perfect or it gets VERY sketchy, so I can't even imagine pulling something...- StickyLifter
- Post #21
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Change to 3.90:1 final gets me amazing MPGs!
Okay, so hear me out. Due to gas prices getting rather ree ree I've started analyzing my driving style and I've discovered that I can peak at over 24mpg indicated on the dash by cruising at around 80mph with the lower final gears. It stays in MDS mode a lot longer now, and drops to four...- StickyLifter
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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AMS racing cam and lifter swap on 2012 Ram 1500, throwing code P3425 code
You can use the Diable tuner to turn it off under something like "quick change" or something similar in the tuning menus. Also, there should be plastic or stainless plugs in the valley, under the intake manifold.- StickyLifter
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Just bought a 9 Drive throttle controller, WOW!
Oh, your RAM has it. Let's say you put the truck in park and then mash the gas. It revs up to 4,000rpm really fast, then you let off the pedal. Instead of slamming back down to idle like it should, it leaves the throttle body blade open and slowly creaps back down to idle over several seconds...- StickyLifter
- Post #50
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Just bought a 9 Drive throttle controller, WOW!
Can this thing remove the off throttle rev hang?- StickyLifter
- Post #44
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Watch Idle Hours & Change Oil every 3k Miles to Avoid Engine Failure!!
If my junk destroys itself I'm changing the engine to a Chevy Mark IV.- StickyLifter
- Post #69
- Forum: General Discussions
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How to spin new engine to build oil pressure before start
Agree 100% Nothing beats that new engine excitment. Just wanted to get that oil pressure check suggestion in, but came off kinda jerky. Once I discovered the gas pedal trick, I started using it when I start my car in storage and my RAM on cold days. It's a super cool feature.- StickyLifter
- Post #19
- Forum: Engine & Performance
