mine is a 98 quad cab 12v auto longbed what would make it a grail truck just wondering is it pump number or what??? some people say it is kind of rare any truth? does it make it worth more?

 

Grail truck ??? If you're meaning "Rare", See my sig.

I've yet to see a truck that has ALL the options mine does.
Most have some, but not all.

 

I am fairly new to diesels and I understand everything up to leather interior in Katmandu's signature.
What are the other things and how do they add to the performance of the truck?
Bill

 

Welcome 3500 Golf

#10 TST Plate---an aftermarket profile for the fuel pump's rack to follow. More agressive fueling curve than stock

3k GSK---Diesel engines are governed, in this case, by a set of springs. The stock springs allow fueling to roughly 2300 RPM. The aftermarket springs extend the fueling to 3000 RPM's

Timing 16.5*---This is the static timing of the injection pump, kind of like when you secure the distributor on a gas engine. Stock is close to 12*. Advancing the timing gives the fuel more time to burn in the cylinder, allowing better efficiency and more top end HP.

MBRP Exhaust---aftermarket pipes for that big rig sound

Turbo silencer gone---There's a baffle (for lack of better word) in the turbo inlet that basically quiets the sweet whistle a bit. No performance gain, but everybody loves the whistle

KDP killed---The timing case on the b-series Cummins engine is located with a set of dowel pins on the front of the block. There's one pesky pin that has a habit of working its way loose and tearing up the timing case. There are many methods of safely securing it.

Track bar, DSS---I don't know enough about that stuff to effectively comment--I drive leaf spring trucks

3.54 LSD---Axle gear ratio, and with a Limited Slip Differential, no less

285/70---Tires baby, gotta have tires!

 

4doors and the new interior thats about it. The qcsb 5 speed is said to be the grail. I know a guy who has one j/k

 

'03' Track Bar -- Track Bar is supposed to keep a solid front axle from causing the truck to wander down the road. On the second generation trucks these get loose causing the wander. An 03 trackbar doesn't have a ball joint on the frame end so doesn't suffer from wear problems.

DSS -- A bar that bolts to the frame of the truck with a bearing that supports the end of the shaft from the steering box. Without it the lower bearings in the steering box wear and this causes the steering to be sloppy.

 

QC short bed 5 speeds are the "grails". But as for rare i think there are a lot less 98 club cabs. there are even a few 98 club cab 24valves. Not sure how that happend but it did.

 

Hey Kat
I know what your saying but I thin I got you beat
I ordered my truck new so I have a feel for what was what back then and I got it all plus one your truck dosen't have Slush box was a $1200 option up here in Canada

 

Cool! Post up some pics.

Your sig says yours is a Long bed though.

The Short beds are the rarer option.

I'd love to see some Production numbers!

 

I would like to hear more about the DSS. I had a steering box put in my truck less than 10k ago and it is sloppy again, actually can feel a clicking in it like it has a flat spot in a bearing.

 

I bought one from PSC as it was the best price I could find. I'm very happy with it but they are currently out of stock on the SB-100 for your truck: http://www.pscmotorsports.com/index.php?cPath=98_100

It fixed the play in my box and hopefully will keep it going for a long while. It also takes the high load off the bearings in a new box and makes it last longer. Installation takes only about an hour, here is how its done: http://www.solidsteel.biz/install_dss.htm

 

Hey katmandu just looking @ your dyno # is that on a stock clutch? nice number

 

X2 on those production #s
I think your probably right on the short/long bed thing overall but in my area I have seen 2 or 3 short beds for every long bed in the quad cab version.
I bet the leather was one of the rarer options back in 98..... I have only personally seen 1/2 dozen or so.
I don't have too many pics but there are a few more in my photos, just click on the thumb

 

My truck came with a DSS and the 03 Track bar.

It has 215k on it and the front end is SOLID. Handling it perfect. NO slop what-so-ever.

These are MUST front end upgrades for ALL Ram owners!

 

Thanks man. I honestly don't know about the clutch.

I bought the truck used and the PO did recently replace it. With what brand ? I don't know. I should try to contact him I suppose to find out.