# Smokindiesel's 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [May 24, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636 "2008-05-24T20:28:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/1 "2008-05-24T20:28:51Z")
I figured I could make a “member project” thread about my truck. The truck is a 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve Single Cab, SRW, 4x4, Long Bed. I got this truck in 2004, and it has been a long road to get it to where it is at now. When I got the truck, paint was shot. Both doors rusted, passenger side bedside was shot, drivers fender, all molding, etc. TON of door dings, wavy bodylines, etc. The truck underwent a major overhaul. I had all bodywork & paint done by Grillo’s Automotive. Truck was sprayed the stock color (Silver Mist) … But added a BIT of flake … and a good amount of pearl. The truck did not come factory with cab lights, so I added those, along with a DRW tailgate light to spice things up in the rear. Added one piece crystal headlight as well I added a 2 inch leveling kit, bushwacker fender flairs, DT Pro Fab + Control Arms, Adjustable Trac Bar, & Skyjacker Steering Stab. Mounted up some Procomp Chrome 6079 16x10 wheels wrapped in Procomp Xtream A/T’s 35x12.50’s. This gave the truck an agressive look, without going to majorly high and sacrificing ride too much. Interior I replaced the headliner, added a sirus sat. radio, Alpine DVA-310 DVD Player, Alpine Amp, & replaced all speakers w/ infinitys. Autometer Phantom II Pyro, 0-60psi Boost, Oil Temp, & Fuel Pressure Gauges. Stewart Warner Shiftlight w/ digital tach. The current performance mods that put me at low to mid 400’s hp. AFE Stage I Intake HX-35-16 Turbo set to 50 psi 5" Exhaust - 5" Stacks 3,000 RPM Governer Spring Kit AFC (Air Fuel Controller) Kit Advanced Timing To 18.5\* #100 Fuel Plate w/ Tuned Pump South Bend FE Single Disc Street/Strip Clutch And a TON of tuning. As I am happy with the power level that I am at … This power level is becoming much more common in the “diesel world” Now fast forward to the last few months … and in the last 3 weeks parts are REALLY starting to come in :bigok: I got a hold of a stock low milage 12 valve head and sent it out to Greg @ GMS Racing Engines. Head got a resurface, Stage 3+ Port & Polish (almost 14 pounds of material taken out!!) 60# Valve Springs, Titainium Valve Retainers, Hardened Keepers, O-Rings, & bottom tapped for my ARP Head Studs. Also a new 5-layer headgasket. Bought new front timing cover gasket (mid as well replace all the gaskets!!) along with a few others. ATS 3-Piece Pulse Exhaust Manifold CFM+ 3-Port Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold Since I wanted to stay with a single turbo and not twin the truck … I ordered up Industrial Injections latest & greatest single monster. The Silver Bullet & Downpipe ![http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg154/Smokindiesel_1996/IMG_2502.jpg](http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg154/Smokindiesel_1996/IMG_2502.jpg) This turbo is there new 74mm (the previous hx35 was in the 50’s) The new trim design transfers exhaust gas energy more efficiently than any other turbine on the market. It also allows for better exhaust gas expulsion which results in lower EGt’s and quicker rotor acceleration. The most important benefit of the 74 mm turbine wheel is that it gets rid of turbo surge and broadens the power band range. We at Keystone Diesel machined a new #100 fuel plate, with a more aggressive power curve. Custom EDM 5x.18 Injectors with custom needle & body (These things spray A LOT of fuel!) 4,000 RPM Governor Spring Kit … Tuned to safely turn 4,500rpm!! (Hence the 60# Valve Springs) Haisley Machine Heavy Duty Intercooler Boots w/ Spring Clamps Snow Perfomance Stage 3-MAX Water/Meth Kit w/ true 2d mapping,3 larger nozzles (controlled independently), 7-Gallon Res., 180PSI Pump, Digital Controller w/ EGT & Boost mode … or Boost Only Mode. I will be running a 50/50 mix of water/meth To plant this power to the pavement I have chosing a Southbend Double Disc 3600 Competition Clutch w/ 12 Cermanic Buttons per side … Heavy Duty 1 3/8" Input Shaft, & Heavy Duty Hydro Kit I will also add even more timing … Somewhere between 20 & 22.5 degrees. Things are REALLY rolling in … which is great news. All tranny work is going to be completed on wed … And Thursday we are planning on pulling the stock head, and going from there. I am hoping everything will be completed & tuned in & dynoed within the next few weeks. Goal … I am really hoping to break over 600+ hp on this setup … Thanks for looking … Wish me luck!!! I will keep this updated with pictures, and updates as things progress ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/2 "2008-05-24T20:33:21Z")
SWEEEEEEEEEETTTTTT…get R Done ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/3 "2008-05-24T20:39:12Z")
> [@HD & Sabres fans.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hd-sabres-fans/36403/23): > > SWEEEEEEEEEETTTTTT…get R Done Thanks Guff … Im trying … Im trying!! ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/4 "2008-05-24T20:43:21Z")
i want a ride in it b4 u do anymore & after 😃 also since its gonna have 60+psi of boost, i seen u have a 0-60 boost gauge. Do they make a boost gauge that goes higher then 60psi ? ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/5 "2008-05-24T20:50:49Z")
> [@God-Damn-No-Friend-Having-Noobs: Happy Birthday Baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/god-damn-no-friend-having-noobs-happy-birthday-baseball24/36498/9): > > i want a ride in it b4 u do anymore & after 😃 > > also since its gonna have 60+psi of boost, i seen u have a 0-60 boost gauge. Do they make a boost gauge that goes higher then 60psi ? Guff … Will do man!! … We need to hook up before wed, since thats the tranny day!! LOL … They do make a 0-100psi boost gauge … but … After Greg @ GMS did a KILLER job on the head … Im pretty sure I can set the wastegate right at 60psi (or maybe a little less) since the truck will breath SOOOOO much better naturally (with the stage 3+ head, exhaust mani, & intake mani) … So excess boost shouldn’t be needed. At least thats my theory anyways!! ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2008, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/6 "2008-05-24T22:56:25Z")
I already got the before ride… the truck is sick as it is. Looks great and runs like crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/7 "2008-05-25T01:56:25Z")
let’s hookup,I want to see how much of a pussy this 06 mack is. weighs 35,xxx only 4 tires spin with the diff in. never a posi, always pass or driver side. couldnt imagine this truck has more than 1500tq and 400hp ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/8 "2008-05-25T06:37:22Z")
looking good ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/9 "2008-05-25T07:07:29Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*\*Official: Mighty Meet Thread\*\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-mighty-meet-thread/10918/2632): > > I already got the before ride… the truck is sick as it is. Looks great and runs like crazy. Thanks Zach! … Wait for the after!!!:bigthumb: > [@Pewter"](#): > > looking good Thanks Brian! ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/10 "2008-05-25T07:55:57Z")
sweet. sounds like gonna be even more badass good luck with your build ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/11 "2008-05-25T13:02:49Z")
Thanks Jeff! I apprichiate it buddy! ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/12 "2008-05-25T17:29:06Z")
yo man… that is gonna be discusting. cant wait to see it chuggin some smoke. such a nice rig. ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/13 "2008-05-25T18:39:06Z")
Thanks buddy! I can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![1320](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1320/32/5949_2.png) [@1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1320)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/14 "2008-05-25T19:32:40Z")
:bigok: ---
**Author:** ![Tigawoods](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tigawoods](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tigawoods)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2008, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/15 "2008-05-26T18:53:55Z")
thought i might wait until after the build to get a ride in it…mmmmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2008, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/16 "2008-05-27T05:39:58Z")
Lol. It will be ready when you get back Mike. Btw I lost your number so send it to ME ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2008, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/17 "2008-05-27T07:31:09Z")
7Xmm FTW! (I run 70mm ;)) ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/18 "2008-05-27T17:31:29Z")
> [@sickest videos ever on nyspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sickest-videos-ever-on-nyspeed/36319/21): > > 7Xmm FTW! (I run 70mm ;)) haha … hell yeah!!! ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/19 "2008-05-29T19:09:57Z")
New double disc clutch and imput shaft are in. On the short ride I took it for … my legs hurts already … LOL Clutch is SUPER sticky … but will handle anything that I throw at it!! Draining everything out tomorrow night, and saturday the head, exhaust manifold, turbo, intake manifold, front timing cover, oil pan are comming off. Well see what else we get done ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636/20 "2008-05-29T19:24:08Z")
> [@how fast have you gotten your car?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-fast-have-you-gotten-your-car/36582/88): > > New double disc clutch and imput shaft are in. On the short ride I took it for … my legs hurts already … LOL > > Clutch is SUPER sticky … but will handle anything that I throw at it!! > > Draining everything out tomorrow night, and saturday the head, exhaust manifold, turbo, intake manifold, front timing cover, oil pan are comming off. Well see what else we get done sounds like a busy weekend!! goodluck! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smokindiesels-1996-dodge-cummins-12-valve/197636.md?page=2)