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thenewbrgnewman - 30 Dec 2003 22:50 GMT
Hello,

I'm getting my Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel tomorrow and I've already started
to think about chipping it. I've started looking around for chips and
I was told by my car dealership that if I put in a Cummins Power Chip
it well not void my warranty. I was wondering if someone could tell me
a place I could get this chip on the net, website about the chip and
specs before and after the chip.

Thanks in advance.

- TheNew BrgNewman
Tbone - 30 Dec 2003 23:37 GMT
Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want to
abuse your vehicle right from the start?

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> Hello,
>
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>
> - TheNew BrgNewman
Roy - 30 Dec 2003 23:57 GMT
> Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want to
> abuse your vehicle right from the start?

He probably wants more performance from it. Nothing wrong with that imo.
Actually for a few years the Cummins was detuned a bit for the dodge lt
application. Not sure if that is still the case.

If he really wants to go out and play he should ask over at
www.turbodieselregister.com A bunch of info and answers there.

Roy
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 00:55 GMT
> > Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want
> to
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> Actually for a few years the Cummins was detuned a bit for the dodge lt
> application. Not sure if that is still the case.

I would agree with that if HE ACTUALLY HAD THE VEHICLE!  Since he hasn't
even driven it yet, he doesn't have any idea what the factory performance
is.

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Roy - 31 Dec 2003 01:21 GMT
> > > Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just
> want
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> even driven it yet, he doesn't have any idea what the factory performance
> is.

Perhaps he has driven a truck that is similar or maybe a friend owns one.
Cummins don't vary a whole hell of a lot. Don't you have an idea of what
factory performance is before you buy a vehicle?

Roy
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 03:10 GMT
Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
is brand new and I am curious as to his.

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> Roy
Roy - 31 Dec 2003 03:59 GMT
> Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
> is brand new and I am curious as to his.

I believe you said "since he hasn't even driven it yet he dosen't have any
idea what the factory performance is" Odd that you assume he doesn't and you
of course would have that knowledge before buying a vehicle.

Guess I'm missing something here.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 04:16 GMT
> > Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if
> it
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>
> Guess I'm missing something here.

Yes Roy, I think that you are.  You asked if I had an idea of what the
performance would be and I said yes.  I didn't say that I knew exactly what
performance it would have or every upcoming need.  And I also said that if I
intended to make changes to a new vehicle, I had a specific reason for doing
it and was curious as to what his were.

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MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 04:30 GMT
>And I also said that if I
>intended to make changes to a new vehicle, I had a specific reason for doing
>it and was curious as to what his were.

Bullshit, you accused him of abusing the vehicle already. Spin all ya like.

Max

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characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 05:29 GMT
Perhaps you should go read the original post, pinhead.  I did ask if he had
a reason for this mod or did he just intend to abuse a new vehicle.  IOW for
the mentally challenged like yourself and Jerry, If you don't have a good
reason or need to do so, you are just abusing it and with the cost of a
Cummins truck, that is a pretty stupid thing to do.

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> >And I also said that if I
> >intended to make changes to a new vehicle, I had a specific reason for doing
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> characters.
MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 07:44 GMT
>Perhaps you should go read the original post, pinhead.  I did ask if he had
>a reason for this mod or did he just intend to abuse a new vehicle.

So you admit you accused him of abuse, but deny you were accusing him of
abusing the vehicle? thats funny.....

>IOW for
>the mentally challenged like yourself and Jerry, If you don't have a good
>reason or need to do so, you are just abusing it and with the cost of a
>Cummins truck, that is a pretty stupid thing to do.

Nowhere does it say you have to hgave a reason to add a power chip, nor does it
say that no reason means its abuse. Furthermore, you are pulling a judgement
call on somehting you have all but admitted to knowing nothing about. You
admitted to not making any mods involving a chip, and you admitted to not
having a reason. Beyond that, you've got nothing but accusation, rhetoric and
spin.

Max

Anvils don't kill cartoon characters, cartoon characters kill cartoon
characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 08:04 GMT
> >Perhaps you should go read the original post, pinhead.  I did ask if he had
> >a reason for this mod or did he just intend to abuse a new vehicle.
>
> So you admit you accused him of abuse, but deny you were accusing him of
> abusing the vehicle? thats funny.....

It is comical to watch you spin this way, it has been a while.  I asked him
if he had an actual need for this performance increase OR did he just want
to hop it up to be cool (and probably abuse the vehicle).  Were those two
degrees of yours mail order?

> >IOW for
> >the mentally challenged like yourself and Jerry, If you don't have a good
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> Nowhere does it say you have to hgave a reason to add a power chip, nor does it
> say that no reason means its abuse.

There is always a reason and I was just curious to see what it was.

> Furthermore, you are pulling a judgement
> call on somehting you have all but admitted to knowing nothing about. You
> admitted to not making any mods involving a chip, and you admitted to not
> having a reason. Beyond that, you've got nothing but accusation, rhetoric and
> spin.

Sorry Maxi, but the only one spinning here is you.  If I think of these
additions as possible abuse, so will DC and if the trans or other drive
train component fails after these mods (as explained by Tom and Jerry), he
could be SOL or his warranty.  Sometimes the non-tactful way of saying it
open peoples eyes better than the drawn out explanation.  Look how fast it
got you and Jerry spinning.

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MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 18:16 GMT
>It is comical to watch you spin this way

Sadly, the only spin you see is the blur outside your window....

>I asked him
>if he had an actual need for this performance increase OR did he just want
>to hop it up to be cool

No, you said nothing about being cool.

>(and probably abuse the vehicle)

There was no probably about it.
Here is what you said:

"Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want to
abuse your vehicle right from the start?"

Nothing about cool, all about abuse, with no "probably" involved.

>Were those two
>degrees of yours mail order?

I don't need a degree to see that you are lying your a.s off here.

>> Nowhere does it say you have to hgave a reason to add a power chip, nor
>does it
>> say that no reason means its abuse.
>
>There is always a reason and I was just curious to see what it was.

So "I just felt like it" is a reason?

You weren't curious, Jerry has you pegged again, you just wanted to stir sh.t
and play troll.

>Sorry Maxi, but the only one spinning here is you.

Better go read again.

>I think of these
>additions as possible abuse, so will DC

Um, no, you are not the standard by which DC determines abuse.

>and if the trans or other drive
>train component fails after these mods (as explained by Tom and Jerry), he
>could be SOL or his warranty.

Yup, he could. And he might not just as easily.

>Sometimes the non-tactful way of saying it
>open peoples eyes better than the drawn out explanation.

Nontactful and making assumptions are two different things. You did both.

>Look how fast it
>got you and Jerry spinning.

The psychological phenominon is known as projection, wherein the person
actually experiencing the mental state perceives that all those around him are
behaving strangely, rather than himself.

Max

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RedNeck TookOver Hell - 31 Dec 2003 18:26 GMT
>The psychological phenominon is known as projection, wherein the person
>actually experiencing the mental state perceives that all those around him
>are
>behaving strangely, rather than himself.

I watched the Jack Nicholson movie, "Something about Schmidt" the other night.
When he took the Percodon is about how I perceive T bone at the moment   <BFG>
The groom's Mother coming out to the hot tub and dropping her robe would have
brought anybody out of "projection"!!!!!!!!
Now that was "abuse"!!!!!!!!!!!!  <g>

 

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Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 19:39 GMT
> >It is comical to watch you spin this way
>
> Sadly, the only spin you see is the blur outside your window....

Caused by you.

> >I asked him
> >if he had an actual need for this performance increase OR did he just want
> >to hop it up to be cool
>
> No, you said nothing about being cool.

If he has no other reason, that would be it by default.

> >(and probably abuse the vehicle)
>
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> "Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want to
> abuse your vehicle right from the start?"

Yep, that is exactly what I said.  Now what buisness is it of yours?  The
fact that you are trying to tell me what I said now has you making the very
assumptions that you are whining about me making.

> Nothing about cool, all about abuse, with no "probably" involved.
>
> >Were those two
> >degrees of yours mail order?
>
> I don't need a degree to see that you are lying your a.s off here.

POT, KETTLE, BLACK

> >> Nowhere does it say you have to hgave a reason to add a power chip, nor
> >does it
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>
> So "I just felt like it" is a reason?

Yep.  IOW, to be cool.

> You weren't curious, Jerry has you pegged again, you just wanted to stir sh.t
> and play troll.

No, Jerry is just a bitter old man that acts like a 5 year old.

> >Sorry Maxi, but the only one spinning here is you.
>
> Better go read again.

I did and you still are.

> >I think of these
> >additions as possible abuse, so will DC
>
> Um, no, you are not the standard by which DC determines abuse.

Never claimed to be.

> >and if the trans or other drive
> >train component fails after these mods (as explained by Tom and Jerry), he
> >could be SOL or his warranty.
>
> Yup, he could. And he might not just as easily.

But he definitely wouldn't if he doesn't make unnecessary mods.  I really
don't care either way, I am just curious as to why he wants to hop up a big
heavy truck or does he hava an actual need.

> >Sometimes the non-tactful way of saying it
> >open peoples eyes better than the drawn out explanation.
>
> Nontactful and making assumptions are two different things. You did both.

Nothing short of what you and your buddy Dudd do every chance you get.

> >Look how fast it
> >got you and Jerry spinning.
>
> The psychological phenominon is known as projection, wherein the person
> actually experiencing the mental state perceives that all those around him are
> behaving strangely, rather than himself.

You would know this phenominon better than anybody with all of the
experience that you have in it.

> Max
>
> Anvils don't kill cartoon characters, cartoon characters kill cartoon
> characters.
Roy - 31 Dec 2003 13:25 GMT
> > > Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if
> > it
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> intended to make changes to a new vehicle, I had a specific reason for doing
> it and was curious as to what his were.

No Tom, It would seem that I didn't miss much of anything. It was just you
doing your usual.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 16:28 GMT
> > > > Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially
> if
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> No Tom, It would seem that I didn't miss much of anything. It was just you
> doing your usual.

Ditto

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Roy - 31 Dec 2003 22:54 GMT
> > > > > Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it,
> especially
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>
> Ditto

Gee Tom, that was a good one.
You are becoming exactly what you rail about. Here's a suggestion for ya,
step back and read through the threads you have been involved in the past
week. See a pattern there?

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Jerry - 31 Dec 2003 04:00 GMT
> Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
> is brand new and I am curious as to his.

Hmmmmmmmmm........ when someone else does it, it abusing the vehicle but
when you do it it is just making changes.........
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 04:17 GMT
Learn how to read Jerry.

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> > Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
> > is brand new and I am curious as to his.
>
> Hmmmmmmmmm........ when someone else does it, it abusing the vehicle but
> when you do it it is just making changes.........
MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 04:31 GMT
>Learn how to read Jerry.

Jerry got it just fine. I don't like Jerry's opinions all the time, but he
nailed this squarely.

Max

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Jerry - 31 Dec 2003 04:38 GMT
> Learn how to read Jerry.

Oh, I can read tommy and you accused the guy of abusing the vehicle
because he wanted to upgrade.  Seems the word abuse disappeared when you
 do the same thing and  it then just becomes "specific changes".
Strange I've never seen abuse chips advertised ............. then again
I've also never seen specific chips.  But, you are consistent tommy
....... someone asks a simply honest question and tommy troll is on the
spot....what a hoot.

Jerry
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 05:35 GMT
> > Learn how to read Jerry.
>
> Oh, I can read tommy and you accused the guy of abusing the vehicle
> because he wanted to upgrade.

That is not true.  Like I said, learn how to read.

>   Seems the word abuse disappeared when you
>   do the same thing and  it then just becomes "specific changes".

Once again, your low IQ fails to grasp even the simplest of sentences.
Perhaps your new buddy Dudd could help you put here.  I never said that I
did make performance upgrades to a new vehicle.  I said that if I intend to
make a change to a new vehicle, I have a specific reason for doing it.

> Strange I've never seen abuse chips advertised ............. then again

Then you don't see very much, do you.

> I've also never seen specific chips.

Then you are just an idiot since every chip is specific, moron.  LOL!!!

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Jerry - 31 Dec 2003 06:39 GMT
>>Oh, I can read tommy and you accused the guy of abusing the vehicle
>>because he wanted to upgrade.
>
> That is not true.  Like I said, learn how to read.

Yes it is true.  Like it or not you said it.

> Once again, your low IQ fails to grasp even the simplest of sentences.
> Perhaps your new buddy Dudd could help you put here.  I never said that I
> did make performance upgrades to a new vehicle.  I said that if I intend to
> make a change to a new vehicle, I have a specific reason for doing it.

Well if you have never done a upgrade then you have never had a
specific reason to want to do one then have you.  Make up your mind
sponge gums, have you or haven't you.   Fact is you were simply on a
troll to start one of your bs flames which is 90% of your posts.

>>Strange I've never seen abuse chips advertised ............. then again
>
> Then you don't see very much, do you.

Okay troll boy, show me one........ go ahead, give me a link to one.

>>I've also never seen specific chips.
>
> Then you are just an idiot since every chip is specific, moron.  LOL!!!

Awwww.... is troll boy getting all bent out of shape now...... is that
your best shot troll boy.  Looks like little tommy troll is in one of
his melt downs again............... Should I use one of those little
funny faces for you tommy or maybe a LOL since you like those AOL chat
room symbols to help you understand what your reading.  Damn if we could
only use crayons here you would be in fat city huh.  I'm so excited
about your next post troll boy, now don't disappoint us.........

Jerry
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 07:25 GMT
> >>Oh, I can read tommy and you accused the guy of abusing the vehicle
> >>because he wanted to upgrade.
> >
> > That is not true.  Like I said, learn how to read.
>
> Yes it is true.  Like it or not you said it.

No I didn't and if you think that I did, show me where.

> > Once again, your low IQ fails to grasp even the simplest of sentences.
> > Perhaps your new buddy Dudd could help you put here.  I never said that I
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> sponge gums, have you or haven't you.   Fact is you were simply on a
> troll to start one of your bs flames which is 90% of your posts.

There are many 'changes' that can be done besides performance upgrades or is
it beyond your old shriveled up little mind to figure that one out.  The
only one trolling here now is you.

> >>Strange I've never seen abuse chips advertised ............. then again
> >
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> your best shot troll boy.  Looks like little tommy troll is in one of
> his melt downs again...............

LOL, here comes the sh.t when poor little Jerry gets caught with his pants
down again.

> Should I use one of those little
> funny faces for you tommy or maybe a LOL since you like those AOL chat
> room symbols to help you understand what your reading.

If it was intended to be humorous, you would have indicated so.  Face it
pinhead, you got it wrong, probably like so many other things in your
pitiful life.

> Damn if we could
> only use crayons here you would be in fat city huh.

Yea, then your room mates in the home would be able to loan you more writing
instruments.

> I'm so excited
> about your next post troll boy, now don't disappoint us.........

This I can believe with an existence as pitiful as yours.  Now I can see why
you were giving Dudd such a hard time before.  He is a perfect example of
where you will be in a few years or is that months.  God help you.

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RedNeck TookOver Hell - 31 Dec 2003 08:48 GMT
>There are many 'changes' that can be done besides performance upgrades or is
>it beyond your old shriveled up little mind to figure that one out.

You mean like your diaper needing changing?
Hope you got that 2 by 4 strapped to your a.s, cause you're sinking fast

 

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Hattmakr - 01 Jan 2004 02:13 GMT
>> >>Oh, I can read tommy and you accused the guy of abusing the vehicle
>> >>because he wanted to upgrade.
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>you were giving Dudd such a hard time before.  He is a perfect example of
>where you will be in a few years or is that months.  God help you.

Durn, son. Four people kicking you around this thread like a soccer ball and
you still come back for more. Sic em boy get em!
Throw some more spin in the fray!

AW
MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 07:37 GMT
>That is not true.  Like I said, learn how to read.

We know how to read.....

>Once again, your low IQ fails to grasp even the simplest of sentences.

And your IQ fails to recognize that you are spinning desperately to figure a
way around that line you typed in that makes you look stupid.

>I never said that I
>did make performance upgrades to a new vehicle.  I said that if I intend to
>make a change to a new vehicle, I have a specific reason for doing it.

IOW, you are bullshitting.

Max

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characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 07:46 GMT
> >That is not true.  Like I said, learn how to read.
>
> We know how to read.....

Then perhaps you need some work on comprehension.

> >Once again, your low IQ fails to grasp even the simplest of sentences.
>
> And your IQ fails to recognize that you are spinning desperately to figure a
> way around that line you typed in that makes you look stupid.

And what line would that be?

> >I never said that I
> >did make performance upgrades to a new vehicle.  I said that if I intend to
> >make a change to a new vehicle, I have a specific reason for doing it.
>
> IOW, you are bullshitting.

Oh really, then repost the line and read it again.  Maybe then you might be
able to understand it.

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MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 04:28 GMT
>Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
>is brand new and I am curious as to his.

Then perhaps you should have asked what his reasons were, instead of
accusing/assuming he was abusing the truck.

Max

Anvils don't kill cartoon characters, cartoon characters kill cartoon
characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 05:35 GMT
> >Sure I do.  I also have a reason for making changes to it, especially if it
> >is brand new and I am curious as to his.
>
> Then perhaps you should have asked what his reasons were, instead of
> accusing/assuming he was abusing the truck.

I did ask pinhead, learn how to read.

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MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 07:34 GMT
>> Then perhaps you should have asked what his reasons were, instead of
>> accusing/assuming he was abusing the truck.
>
>I did ask pinhead, learn how to read.

Really? Ok, here is what you said:

"Is there a particular reason that you want to do this or do you just want to
abuse your vehicle right from the start?"

The second portion of your request basically criticizes any change, so you
aren't asking, you are judging.

Maybe if you had a better grasp of how the language worked, or just of any sort
of tact.....


Max

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characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 07:51 GMT
> >> Then perhaps you should have asked what his reasons were, instead of
> >> accusing/assuming he was abusing the truck.
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> The second portion of your request basically criticizes any change, so you
> aren't asking, you are judging.

Once again, you are wrong.  But I'll ask you then, if you don't have a
partcular need to further increase the impressive torque and performance of
the diesel, what exactly is the performance increase needed or going to be
used for??????

> Maybe if you had a better grasp of how the language worked, or just of any sort
> of tact.....

LOL, like tact has ever been a strong point in this group.

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MAX340 - 31 Dec 2003 18:25 GMT
>Once again, you are wrong.

Keep repeating it and whether or not its true, you'll believe it.

>But I'll ask you then, if you don't have a
>partcular need to further increase the impressive torque and performance of
>the diesel, what exactly is the performance increase needed or going to be
>used for??????

Anything he wants, including just being able to say he has a chip modification.
That is what is great about this democratic republic with capitalism as its
economic system: People can do what ever they want and what ever they can
afford, and they don't need a reason beyond a simple want to do it. I realize
this concept is beyond your socialist/liberal/entitlement mindset, but thats
the way it is in this country.

>LOL, like tact has ever been a strong point in this group.

Doesn't matter if you think it is or not. The properly raised, educated (no
matter what level) well mannered person attempts to act in a civil manner,
something you have failed to do since you got here. Or do you admit to lowering
your standards to what you percieve as the level in here?

Max

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characters.
Tbone - 31 Dec 2003 19:44 GMT
> >Once again, you are wrong.
>
> Keep repeating it and whether or not its true, you'll believe it.

Again, the word of experience.

> >But I'll ask you then, if you don't have a
> >partcular need to further increase the impressive torque and performance of
> >the diesel, what exactly is the performance increase needed or going to be
> >used for??????
>
> Anything he wants, including just being able to say he has a chip modification.

IOW, to brag and be cool.

> That is what is great about this democratic republic with capitalism as its
> economic system: People can do what ever they want and what ever they can
> afford, and they don't need a reason beyond a simple want to do it.

I never said anything different.  Many times people make these mods to a
vehicle just because they read about them and don't even think about the
potential abuse these changes can cause to related components.

> I realize this concept is beyond your socialist/liberal/entitlement
mindset, but thats
> the way it is in this country.

Duh, really?

> >LOL, like tact has ever been a strong point in this group.
>
> Doesn't matter if you think it is or not. The properly raised, educated (no
> matter what level) well mannered person attempts to act in a civil manner,
> something you have failed to do since you got here.

Perhaps you should read your own posts and talk to your little puppy.

> Or do you admit to lowering
> your standards to what you percieve as the level in here?

Sure I have to deal with you and others like you.  But like what is
regularly said (although seldom believed), this is not reality, so get over
it.

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Tom Lawrence - 30 Dec 2003 23:42 GMT
> I was told by my car dealership that if I put in a Cummins Power Chip
> it well not void my warranty.

As usual, your dealership is clueless.

At one point, there WAS a Cummins-approved uprate kit for the early (non-HO)
24V engines.  It was expensive, and didn't add all that much power.  There
is no such kit available for the new ISBe engines (I'm assuming you're
buying a new vehicle).

Installing a "chip" (fueling box is the more appropriate term) does not
"void" your warranty.  However, DC is well within their rights to deny
warranty coverage for any problem that might have been caused by the
addition of that box.  That means pretty much anything powertrain-related.
If you blow up your transmission, don't expect to get it repaired under
warranty.  But, if your A/C evaporator springs a leak, DC can't point to
your fueling box and say, "sorry - warranty void".
Jerry - 31 Dec 2003 03:54 GMT
> Installing a "chip" (fueling box is the more appropriate term) does not
> "void" your warranty.  However, DC is well within their rights to deny
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> warranty.  But, if your A/C evaporator springs a leak, DC can't point to
> your fueling box and say, "sorry - warranty void".

Just a little additional info to the above.........

Date: October, 2000
Involved Vehicles: All
Discussion:
This bulletin is intended to clarify DaimlerChrysler Motors
Corporation's warranty coverage policy on vehicles equipped with
after-market engine performance enhancing modification packages or
components.  Although this applies to all vehicles,  Dodge Ram Pickup
trucks equipped with the Cummins diesel engine are particularly
susceptible to performance enhancing kits.

Section 3.7 of the Dodge Ram Pickup warranty Information booklet states
 "Your warranties don't cover the costs of repairing damage or
conditions caused by . . . any changes made to your truck that don't
comply with DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation or DaimlerChrysler
Corporation specifications."  This section also states that warranties
do not cover  "tampering with the emission systems,  or with a part that
could affect the emission systems".

Unless certified,  engine performance modification components violate
both statements under the warranty terms. Therefore,  prior to beginning
repairs to any vehicle equipped,  or suspected of being equipped with a
performance enhancing modification,  it is important to determine
whether the needed repairs are a direct result of the kit.  If so,  they
are the customer's responsibility.  Keep in mind that the performance
modifications may cause damage to non-engine components,  such as
transmissions,  axles,  electrical components,  etc.  Claims submitted
for repairs not covered by the warranty are subject to chargeback.

Also remember that dealership installation of such modification
components or packages at any time,  as well as the sale of vehicles
modified with such components before delivery,  may violate state and/or
Federal emission regulations that carry substantial fines.

K.A Murrenus
Senior Manager
Warranty Administration

Not only is DC is covered to deny you warranty repair's  there is a TSB
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2002/14-002-02.htm which instructs the shops in
how to spot tampering.  Personally I don't blame DC at all for this kind
of action.  As they say on the TDR, when you start to bomb the Cummins
you become your own warranty.

Jerry
Roy - 31 Dec 2003 13:32 GMT
> Hello,
>
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>
> - TheNew BrgNewman

To get back to the subject. What year, what are you using it for, what
transmission? If it is a 2K, a quick change of injectors will liven it up.

Roy
Fitch R. Williams - 06 Jan 2004 14:31 GMT
>I'm getting my Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel tomorrow

What year?  If it is a new truck, '04, you won't need a chip if you
are towing any load within the trucks GCVW rating, it has buckets of
power.  

You may decide you don't need a chip after you have it a while.  My
stock 1999/3500/5spd/3.54 climbs the 14 FWY to Escondido Summit
hauling a 10,000 lb trailer with the cruise control on - I do have to
down shift to 4th, but it does it as fast as I'm willing to pull that
heavy a trailer.  It comes up the Grapevine hauling a loaded 3 horse
slant load gooseneck (7,500 lbs) in 4th with the cruise on.

If its a stick, you would be better served to spend the bucks on an
exhaust brake IMO.  The brakes are the weak point on the pre-2001
trucks, not the power of the Cummins.

>and I've already started
>to think about chipping it. I've started looking around for chips and
>I was told by my car dealership that if I put in a Cummins Power Chip
>it well not void my warranty.

Get that in writing.  The Cummins chip doesn't void the warranty on
1999 era Cummins engines (it doesn't add much power either), but I
think it does void the warranty on the rest of the drive train like
the transmission and clutch.  

If the truck is a 24V, put a boost pump ahead of the lift pump, and
add a fuel pressure gage, boost gage, and exhaust temp gage "before"
you plug in a chip.

Fitch
Jerry - 07 Jan 2004 15:30 GMT
> The Cummins chip doesn't void the warranty on
> 1999 era Cummins engines (it doesn't add much power either),

Add on's like the VA will give you about a 20% HP and 40% torque
increase.  I wouldn't exactly call that not much additional power.  The
question is does a person really need it.  You're right in that the
newer models have all the power a person should need.  I think the 2004
puts out as much stock as my 1999 would with a VA module added to it.

Jerry
 
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