Having the patience to take the time to build rigs the right way is always worth it. Nice work, Andrew!

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m always one for doing it the right way!

Appreciate the clear cut info as always my guy. Cheers!

Andrew, another awesome video. What a beautiful truck you have created. Great advice for a solid tune that will support reliability and power. I love my 03 HO with many of the reliable mods you talk about. Many thanks to your thoughtful knowledge. Patrick

Awesome info! Would love to see you cover the same information about duramax and powerstroke in the future!

that is one clean 3rd gen! nice job man

Even though I don't agree with everything in your vids, you gave the highest quality and knowledgeable content online. Always interesting to watch. Keep it up man.

Great info on the 5.9.

New video = I click Your channel gives us so many great ideas. Thanks for the awesome content.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support and glad I can be a bad influence 😂

Great vid, great work, as always… NICE TRUCK!!!

Valve springs help with boost blowing the valves open on a diesel. Most people don't spin them that much faster than stock to worry about floating the valve train. Push rods make sense if you stiffen the springs but critical if you have an aggressive cam. Agreed that lift pump, head studs, and transmission are a must. The Fleece bypass is what I will install when I replace my clutch.

Good job Amdrew 👍

Really clean tunes with great power 👍👍💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

Great build list! I basically have all the same stuff on my 3rd gen! Let me know when you get tired of 500hp tho 😁 I got a great recipe for 800hp to 1000hp!

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Lol yeah already getting the itch for more. Thankfully I’ve got the boring foundation parts done now so I can add the fun stuff .

@LMDiesel

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels For sure! Compounds and 100%s are calling your name!

@thesickening0169

11 ай бұрын

​@@LMDieselWell, come on man don't hold back! Lol. Whats your setup for 800hp?!?

@Matt-zx1xj

11 ай бұрын

61 over a 76, 100%s, 12mm CP3. 829/1557 at wheels

First upgrade I did was all new front suspension: linkage upgrade, shocks, ball joints, and replaced the collapsed coil springs. Followed by the egt/trans/boost gauge because I tow every weekend. Then for an additional 5hp and 10 ft. lbs. of torque I slapped on a South Texas Low Fence Hunting sticker. lol

Clean power, AWESOME

My dream truck

One note to add, I’m not sure what you are seeing for consistent manifold pressures, but I was seeing consistent 27-32 psi under load. This isn’t much, but it was enough to cause my stock intercooler to leak. I’m not sure if mine was just a fluke- as I’ve seen them handle much more abuse and survive, but fwiw, I’d consider an upgraded intercooler and boots a worthwhile investment as well.

I have a 2012 with 3.5" banks boost tubes, banks intercooler ,Banks monster ram with plate and grid heater relocation. Banks ram air cold air intake. I took out the thermostatically controlled valves on the transmission lines. It also is tuned. 4:10 gears. What a difference just those modifications made. I average about 22mpg around town. I love the truck now its like a totally different truck now. Its on 35x12x20 tis 547 and Mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T's. The truck goes pretty good

@nickkiosk5513

9 ай бұрын

I have a 2004 5.9 nv5600 6 speed 3rd gen is ur truck slower with 4:10 i feel like im driving a semi truck when i drive mine

@williamroberts8550

9 ай бұрын

Ya. It doesn't have a high top speed but it gets there fast plus it tows great with the 4:10 gears

@nickkiosk5513

9 ай бұрын

@@williamroberts8550 what would you say ur top speed is if you had to put a number on it.

I have all the bolt ons and firepunk stg 2 trans with edge tuning due to being an 04 and on level 5. An sti was tailgating me and when we lined up at a light he couldn’t get by until 110 😂 would have like to see the look on his face. Want compounds some time.

Can you do a video for that power level in a 4th Gen G56 truck? I would be really I terested in that! Love how your 3rd Gen turned out!

Just got my 2004.5 Cummins a few days ago and people make then sound sluggish stock but truck came with a 4" exhaust and S&B intake installed and I think it rips really good stock. I wanted a 650 HP truck but having finally driven one I think 400-500 is plenty!!!!! I'll be able to save a lot of money only doing 400-500 HP vs 650 now :D

@200130769

11 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts as well. People forget they are still heavy duty trucks meant for pulling. Not race cars. Power to weight is a real thing. These things make horrible race cars lol. 400 to 500hp is perfect though. Pull like a freight train

@5t5ck25

7 ай бұрын

My 04.5 is oddly fast for what it is and for being bone stock besides the exhaust

I like seeing a guy that is happy about not seeing smoke lol. I personally decided to go the 6.4 hemi route in a 3/4 ton but now I'm looking into doing a g56 swap on the truck. Mechanically the g56 should fit and the swap will be similar to a cummins however I will need to make new fuel lines. The factory lines go over the transmission right where the g56 shifter would go through the floor. Did you know that before the lines cross over the trans the are plastic? Cost cutting at it's finest I guess.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Honestly never knew that, but sounds like typical mid 00s Chrysler! Daimler was basically just gutting the poor company to flip it when these trucks were made.

@kuhndog-1196

11 ай бұрын

@JustDiesels actually this truck is a 17 power wagon so fca era. But yeah still makes sense lol. I wish we could get the mopar brands back to the US. We would probably have some real badass stuff.

my 06' 5.9 dyno'd 426hp/898tq on just a bullydog GT tuner at max tune, with a straight pipe exhaust. Really doesn't take much with these trucks!

another awesome video man

I would do a second Gen swap with a Steed Speed exhaust manifold and a 62 turbo and the clutch south bend and head studs and 103 valve springs and push rods and while trans is out a Fleece by pass cooling and a tuner but I do have a Fleece intank lift pump and with 3 fuel filters .

Good to know maximum diesel is trust worthy. I live close by

I got a very similar setup on my 06 but running an auto. I am battling high egt's when towing and in traffic and the tranny holds till I am bellow 1400 rpm's or lower. Every other vehicle I have is a manual and I didn't want to push that heavy clutch pedal in a 100 time on a trip. . . . . Love the vids too

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I’d highly recommend working with someone on some custom tunes for the truck. Should really help with egt management, unless there’s something else causing your issues like a clogged air filter etc.

@greggeiswald121

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels I just went thru the intake/intercooler system, No leaks and filter is good. My tranny (RE48) is only a 4 speed so it can hang on to 4th all the way down to 45 mph which i believe is 1200 rpm. I put in a stealth 64 turbo which moved the turbo power band up a couple of hundred rpm. The stock turbo run out up top but actually has good bottom end. I will see if we can tune it up a bit. It's actually too fast at times . . . . . . . . .they arn't sports cars!

Can you do a video on the tuner itself and what all it can do? Is the 12v tune any additional hp or just for sound?😊

If I ever need a new turbo or injectors I upgrading to compound turbos and matching injectors.

That's what I did to mine. You missing an afe stainless steel manifold (keeps the turbo in factory position and helps to get the exhaust gasses from cylinder 4 and 5 out easier) and a 64 stealth turbo .

You need to make a cost video of how much you spent on making this wonderful beast come to life!!

I got an edge evolution CTS3 and I was super happy until I realized how dirty the tune was. I’m hoping it leans out once I upgrade the intercooler and monster ram intake

Early 04 305hp Cummins 6spd. My plan has always been about the same as you for the support mods, minus the valve work (I don't hardly push 2500rpm), but the power addatives are going to be hardware in the forms of mild turbo, injectors, and the minimalist of tunes. Have had the truck 19 years and still not very far into the list. Lol

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Honestly you’d probably be plenty happy with tunes and head studs alone!

@PlaneSaddles

11 ай бұрын

@JustDiesels Head studs definitely need to happen. Tune wise, I've had a Smarty Jr paired with a Quadzilla box all set fairly low for so long the first Avatar movie came out afterward. Have had a FASS on it since 07 (the fairly loud one). Turbo wise have had HE 351 (good power, lost mpg), HE 351VE, and back to the stock HE 341. S&B intake. The first real step in support mods for the current plan is the clutch hydraulics...just because the original failed. Pretty much the money spent on this truck lately is maintenance, repair, and upgrades for hauling a truck camper is all.

@pOOlarisking

10 ай бұрын

I have same truck. 450,000km on it. Smarty Jr on performance tune and no issues at all. Going to a smarty touch, diesel Dr where I live says with my mileage studs are necessary until you go monster turbo. Already have stage 2 south bend clutch rater for 525 hp. The only time head studs are needed is if you have a low mileage truck. Otherwise the head is pretty much welded in place after 300,000km. Did a bd iron horn 361 turbo kit. No problems with it at all. Mat it all day for two years. No blow no valve float nothing.

Love watching the videos and following your builds. I have a 05 and really wish EF Live was available for it. I have hp tuner but no SOTF. What was your reasoning for going FASS over Airdog? I see this question all the time and no one ever really has a great reason lol.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, Fass has just never let me down. My last pump had 140k miles on it trouble free, and I now have two more that have been flawless. They’re also super nice to work with.

Love the channel. I been watching alot of your videos recently because I'm trying to get a dodge ram cummins 4x4. I still can't decide on a 2 or Gen 3 or maybe a 1st gen. I've been learning a lot about diesel for you and I just want to say thank you very much still can't decide on which gen Ram I wanna get.

@JustDiesels

10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! If the truck is a toy, go first or 2nd gen. If you’re going to be daily driving and working it, go third gen. At least that’s my vote!

I have a blown engine and tranny in my 05. What custom engine and tranny builder would you recommend for towing up and down the grapevine and tehachipi grades reliably?

So… I love your tune! Can o reach out to your tuner to tune my 08 6.7 3500 Dually?

Great video! Can’t wait to do the same for my 2005 Ram. Like you said get the front end done first with the T style steering, carli ball joints, carli steering stabilizer, unlocking hubs bearing races etc, I’m super close to Hemet would you recommend Maximum Diesel to install those components? Thanks again

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yeah they’re awesome to work with. Tell them I sent you!

@brandonhirst5940

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels sounds good thanks for the great ideas and content Andrew please keep going! Thanks 😊

I have had it to 110 and still pulling. Probably 125. My 0-60 is actually pretty impressive for being such a heavy truck. Don't know the exact number

When you do the video about the Voltaire clutch, please compare the noise level to the South Bend dual disc. I have the South bend and it is a bit loud.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I have a buddy with a south bend single, but need a south bend dual to compare against!

@davidanderson8469

11 ай бұрын

I've driven a NV5600 with Southbend's dual disc and it sounded like a rockcrusher. I have the OK-HD in my G-56. It's silent but the trans growls quite a bit in 2nd driving down my residential street.

@leemckee1272

11 ай бұрын

@@davidanderson8469 my G56 was loud in 5th until I changed the fluid to 50 weight synthetic and added an extra quart from the top. Much quieter now but shifting into 1st when cold noticeably more stiff.

Andrew.... Awesome videos. Agree with everything you did. But I'm curious. Why not an upgraded drop in turbo such as the Calibrated Power Stealth STR or even a Stealth 64 since you're at sea level. And when you're throwing on a mild upgraded turbo, why not an upgraded manifold such as the Steed Speed? And lastly, since you were already into the head/valve train, I'm curious why you didn't just go ahead and throw in some very mild BBI or Exergy injectors/tubes? I would really like to know your thoughts. Thanks again and keep the great videos coming!

@JustDiesels

17 күн бұрын

The only reason I didn’t is so I can make separate videos on those upgrades and document changes/improvements. Normally it would be more cost effective do it all at once while you’re already in there.

What kind of a/c condenser guard do you have?

Hey Andrew you should make a video on a 6.4 powerstroke, I’ve had awful luck with mine but it would be cool to see what you think or the owner of the truck

@timyanke9559

11 ай бұрын

two words, cummings swap

@doodlebob069

11 ай бұрын

@@timyanke9559one word: Cummins*

I wish I could do this for a living

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Me too lol.

Add some 100hp injectors for that extra hard pull! 👌

nice videos and I have come to trust your videos, so do you know the most reliable Hemi 5.7 06 channel? I would like to perform some upgrades to it, nothing crazy just to give it a little umph. thank you.

Have a 08, bought 2 years ago its 5500 6.7, they derate the motor, previous owner deleted, put 50hp turbo, had it hardwire tuned to feed that turbo, has asin transmission, dont know the hp out put, i pull big skidsteers. Thinking i should be safe, what you think??

What can we do FIRST? If we were looking to do it in steps. Would you recommend air filter and ez tune or transmission first

@JustDiesels

2 ай бұрын

I'd recommend transmission first. That gets you a good base to build on. You can then go for a basic tuner. if you want more, that's when head studs, valve springs, push rods and custom tuning come into play.

What are you getting for mpg after all these Upgrades?

Could you do some first gem 12v content I just bought one and are wondering what you think and how to add hp and torque reliability

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I have a feeling you’ll like this week’s video actually!

How much weight could you tow comfortably with a build like this?

What about air intake turbo size injection size and cam+exhaust size what have you done in terms there things i wood like to know to complete the recipe for Power and Talk??

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

You can maintain stock turbo, exhaust, cam, and injectors for 500hp. The only items needed are tuning, head studs, a lift pump, and ideally push rods/valve springs too.

How much did all that cost in the end?

Do you have a playlist for just your 3rd gen? I just bought my first truck (03 Dodge RAM 2500 with a 5.9) a few weeks ago. Thanks in advance.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yep! All the videos are on that playlist!

Have you looked into a 2nd gen exhaust manifold swap? Curious what the benefit is if any

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

2nd gen manifolds do flow air and sound better, but I have plans for some big shock towers and an over the engine brace. I'll need to get that on to see if everything would clear. I may be limited to a stock position turbo, which isn’t a huge deal since those still make more power than I’d need!

My minty 3rd gen Blew up in 68 miles when I bought it with 101,000 miles for $24,000 Choose wisely boys ;) the engine will have to be rebuilt and new long block and all the work will be $18,000. . I'll have it back soon . And see if it's worthy enough to own .

@joshdavis8495

8 ай бұрын

Dude that sucks. You should have a reliable truck after your done but 42,000 invested you'll never recoup that

@AZULES4400LLB

11 күн бұрын

What caused failure?

So I have an 03 what tuner would I need to get the single injection tune

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

NRE should be able to set you up with some tunes!

Were the headstuds done 1 by 1, or a head off install? Looking for guidance on this topic with my obs 7.3. Thanks Andrew, love the videos.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I ended up having Russ at maximum pull the head and do a fresh head gasket along with the studs. Probably overkill for a 40k mile truck, but oh well. Then I know it’s going to be solid!

@amcproW

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@JustDieselsI feel like head studs aren’t worth it unless your putting a new head gasket in. I’m currently running an 06 auto with 45% over injectors and efi live tunes on stock head bolts. Have not yet blown a head gasket yet but won’t be surprised if I do eventually.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yeah you can definitely get away with it for a while depending on how you drive, but it will get you eventually haha.

Does anybody make a high flow water pump for the 5.9 ?

How did you retrofit the tune switch into the cig lighter spot?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I covered that in my original video but forgot to post links here! It’s a longhorn fab 3d printed mount for the csp5 switch.

are we able to get the same custom tunes with nick?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yep!

Do they have those tunes as well for 6.7 3rd gens? I really like the tune 3 and want that for my 6.7.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Yep! NRE can do EFI for 6.7s too.

did you get those rear window stickers up yet?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

No….. BUT thank you for the reminder haha

Will the 48RE trans hold 500hp reliably?

@JustDiesels

2 ай бұрын

Not stock! Built it will hold that no problem.

Did you add the steel "mesh" plate with the square holes in front of the radiator/Intercooler? My 2007 5.9 doesn't have that. It just happened to catch my eye in the video.

@JustDiesels

10 ай бұрын

It’s from Geno’s garage! www.genosgarage.com/category/condenser-guards

@GeneralMatt1

10 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels Thanks, small insurance price to help keep those condenser fins straight!

@JustDiesels

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! I have one on my 2nd gen too. Really cleans up the look of the front end.

Link to that ac condenser cover/ guard?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Here’s a link! www.genosgarage.com/product/wd-cond-gr-0307/condenser-guards

Next the 24v 2nd gen?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

It’s definitely in the plans!

Where can i get your tunes?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

They’re from NRE Performance: www.nreperformance.com/

Your tuner's page no longer exists. 37's sure lower your rpm's. With 285-75-17's I'm at 2000rpm's at 65 mph on my 2007 5.9 What fluid are you using in the trans?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Thanks to 37s I’m 2k at 70 now. As for the transmission, I’m using Hotshot fluid.

If I had the money I would have you build up my truck.

Did you film your tuned truck in Mexico or California?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Uhhh… Northern Mexico? Haha

Was your truck always geared so high where you could go 65 mph in 5th? My 2004 2500 5.9 6 speed is geared super low, I have to be in 6th if I even want to go above 45 mph, im like the 3rd owner so im not sure if they ordered the tow package or something when it was bought from dealer.

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

No that’s how these trucks are! On 37s I now do 2k RPM at 70 so I can just barely keep up with traffic. On stock tires I’d be screaming at 2500 RPM to keep up haha

@nickkiosk5513

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels do you know what the gearing ratio or whatever its called is for yours, so i can compare it to mine

@spencersgarage

11 ай бұрын

My 2003 HO is 3.73

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

Mine is a 3.73 factory gear ratio truck with a G56 transmission.

@raychilcote5558

6 ай бұрын

05-07 G56s (those behind stock 5.9s) have a final OD of 0.79. Those G56s behind the 6.7s (07.5-18) have a 0.74 OD ratio. Granted, we're just talking 150-200 rpm, but it all adds up.

Are you local to the Westlake area? I recognized Kanan as soon as you got off the freeway lol I'd love to see this beast in person!

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I’m around there all the time!

Now with A load

All this power can be achieved on a stock turbo?

@whitebanditwagon9309

11 ай бұрын

On an he351 yes. I dont think the he341 will make this power.

@jd7ncoke77

11 ай бұрын

@@whitebanditwagon9309 I have an 03 High output, is that what's on there?

@whitebanditwagon9309

11 ай бұрын

@@jd7ncoke77 i believe 04.5 is when they made the switch

@thesickening0169

11 ай бұрын

​@@jd7ncoke77I have an early 04, 305hp stock. With tune 5 on the Edge Juice, the truck feels like a completely different animal. Edge says tune 5 adds something like 175hp I think.

For best reliability replace with gas motor.

Does it not smoke much at all?

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

No it’s pretty sweet! You can see in the gopro view but even in tune 5 there’s nothing

@nsacco208

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels i have the exact same truck 06, 3500 qcsb. I have custom tuning via mm3, but up here in Utah my tunes smoke a bit more than others say down by sea level

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

If they’re custom tunes, just have them back the fueling off a bit!

@nsacco208

11 ай бұрын

What kind of mileage do you get? I've seen as high as 25.5 hand calculated on the highway. My truck smoked a bit even on stock tunes

Don’t need anything other than a tune. Guys convince themselves they need all sorts of stuff but a bone stock truck with a heavy tune and trans or clutch will not blow a gasket and won’t drain the lift pump all the way.

@lemjohnson6798

Күн бұрын

Lol unless you wanna lift the head ya better throw it some studs.....

@wyo_garage20

Күн бұрын

@@lemjohnson6798 No stock truck with a tune lifts the head. Period. Never happens junior

Fast, reliable, cheap... pick 2

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

The fundamental law of vehicle modification haha

Promo-SM 💐

Wheres the 2nd gen content brooooo lol im dying here

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I’m sorry!! I’ve been majorly slacking on videos lately!

@chudrustler

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels haha all good brotha! Glad to hear youre still out there!

Sadly manual and automatic even at the same power is such a different feel

@JustDiesels

10 ай бұрын

It’s true. An auto always feels so much faster than a Manual.

Buy the truck for $15k, add $15k for mods if an automatic to look like this.

@katieneubaum4284

12 күн бұрын

I mean yeah that sound about right dude. Diesel ain’t cheap but it’s so worth it and it lasts forever

Do this but again but on a 2nd gen

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

That’s the goal!

Hello, Andrew - Good video and great advice. Many diesel enthusists believe slapping a tuner, intake and exahust is going to give them the power they want...not so. like you said, there are modifications that you really need to look into if reliabilty hasn't left your brain. As far as the lift pump; which do you prefer, external or in the tank such as the Fleece intank pump? Getting ready to pull the trigger on transmission, Lift pump, extended range fuel tank, By-pass coolant line (much needed), and a monitor. However, the lift pump outside the on the rail is just a bit concerning, being a target for rocks and morons who want to mess with it. Your thoughts....again, nice work. Cheers!

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I really like my fass and it’s super tucked up, but I do see a good argument for an in tank! I just like having easy access to the filters.

@stevenm.hollis4429

11 ай бұрын

@@JustDiesels Thanks. Having access to the filters is a pretty good benefit

Why would you test the power on the top end ? Don’t really get that . Be a man boost launch that thing in tune 5 and send it sideways …

@JustDiesels

8 ай бұрын

I’ll send you the bill for my tires and clutch haha

Wants to build his rig the right way loads 12v tune in 😂

@JustDiesels

11 ай бұрын

I mean, there’s nothing wrong with eliminating the pilot injection event.

God Bless you all! All glory to God! Turn from your sins and live for God! Romans 10:9 “if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God rose Him from the dead you will be saved.”

Do you think this motor will last as long as a stock motor ?