500 HP Tow Truck

We helped Todd from Project Farm upgrade his 2nd gen Cummins to 500hp. In this fun collaboration, 2 Todd's plus a sprinkle of Myer and Will equates to a fun weekend upgrading a diesel engine! Happy Holidays!
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[@ProjectFarm]

I had a lot of fun with everyone at Power Driven Diesel. They are a bunch of hard-working guys who absolutely love what they do. They do amazing work! By the way, I'm planning to publish a video on the transmission rebuild on December 3rd. Thanks again to the Power Driven Diesel Team for the collaboration, and I'm hoping to collaborate with the PDD team again!!

[@kmack747]

Watching your reaction they definitely did you good love both channels so much glad to seen the collaboration between you two

[@jdatwood7086]

They need to hand you a set of every popular head stud now so you can show us a REAL test!

[@pddofficial]

@ProjectFarm we had an absolute great time as well! can't wait to do more in the future!

[@jessiej3991]

@@pddofficial Did you guys ever address the Killer Dowel Pin on his truck?

[@scottleggejr]

Love and follow both of your content! Love this collab

[@Jacksonkellyfreak]

Project farm is an absolute legend. Genuinely good person.

[@pddofficial]

He really is!

[@notmanbearpig]

I saw ProjectFarm, now I’m here.

[@pddofficial]

That’s for coming over!

[@13harward]

I've watched Project Farm for years, I love how wholesome he is, even when his eyeballs are being pushed into the back of his head by the tow truck "oh gosh" "oh my" 😂😂😂😂 0% swearing. 🙌 A real role model. 🤝

[@reloadnorth7722]

This was great to see. Farm Todd works hard for us, so to see him get some satisfaction like this should make us all happy. I also think he is not the type to beat the truck into oblivion and it will last very many years. Great video.

[@justanothercanuckian]

what a cool collaboration! FarmDrivenDiesel

[@pddofficial]

Yes was absolute blast!

[@baconcreek609]

527/1260 w a single turbo. Nice work!

[@Ka_Gg]

"hey, I know this little trick, it'll probably get you a few horsepower' Ends up getting about 60hp more. lmao. Gotta love these 12 valves.

[@pddofficial]

They sure are amazing!

[@Ka_Gg]

@@pddofficial you could say the are... VERY IMPRESSIVE

[@bernhard8540]

Don't get me wrong, I would love to have all the nice gadgets that brand new trucks have, but I'll happily keep working on my 3rd gen over dealing with the trash system on the new trucks and the headaches that brings with it.. No Emissions junk whatsoever 😂😂 and that's the way I like it haha💙💙💙

[@jimmycokeanhour5196]

I'm so happy this collaboration happened

[@pddofficial]

Us as well!

[@SonicBoone56]

Hopefully he gets the Farmabago tuned. Pretty sure that's a gas powered V8.

[@mstimpson0504]

I love both of these channels. Appreciate what you do.

[@alcyr5655]

I am a die hard Mopar man. Respect Todd's unbiased videos. PPD!!! Ever since the video of the green Cummins exploding at the end of the strip. I was impressed. I saw so many comments saying you guys build garbage. I see it as you all build high end drive trains, but are willing to push the limits.

[@pddofficial]

Thank you!

[@SonicBoone56]

That experience clearly paid off in making Todd's engine more powerful but not TOO powerful. You won't know what's safe unless you destroy something or somebody else does it for you. Car manufacturers clearly don't want to tell you their engines are not pushing max power, so tuners are the ones who do it.

[@pjp80s]

I’ve never seen Todd this happy! Great to see!

[@ShaneEstabrooks]

Love it when great channels get together and do awesome things

[@baconcreek609]

I like Farm Todd's nervous laugh during the ride along

[@paullane7489]

Project Farm and Power Driven Diesel!!! What an awesome collab! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@pddofficial]

Thank You

[@paullane7489]

@@pddofficial anytime guys! Love the content and the work y’all do! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@SloppyMechanics]

Thanks for taking care of our booiiiiiiiiii

[@pddofficial]

Always!

[@woodey028]

There ain't nothing like a Poverty pump Cummins! Reliable as a farmer! Nice work!

[@davidallen5976]

I think farm Todd needs to test big Todd’s diesel engine oil with the high zinc additive package. Up vote!

[@pddofficial]

He did buy some oil from us so maybe

[@scottmccoy4129]

Amazing collaboration- hats off to both of you!

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@insomniahobbies]

Todd's megacab is truly a testament to a boring reliable 4-digit daily driver.

[@roarkfabworks]

Now you need to do a test on the PDD oil. I’ve ran it in the past but I’d love to see a comparison test done with it.

[@EkzdeeLFT]

you know it really doesn't make that much of a difference they just put their oil as insurance that you're at least using a top tier oil and not quaker state or some gas station crap

[@SonicBoone56]

​@@EkzdeeLFT Todd has already done videos on motor oils and most are almost identical. Unless this is some other oil you're talking about.

[@jackdolphy8965]

What a surprise to find Project Farm here! I've been watching him, and PDD for a long time. Recently got your PDD Air Filter can for my '06 Ram 3500, 5.9 L of course. Love the new filter.

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@tacticalhandyman710]

I just got a 95 2500 and I'm saving up to come get work done on it.

[@pddofficial]

Great to here it will be a fun truck

[@steadyeddie7453]

Glad to see you did something fun and beneficial for yourself since you do so much for us, the consumers. Cheers

[@southerndiy1]

Great video, that’s a healthy 12V 👍

[@SonicBoone56]

I'm not into diesels, but you guys seem like the dream team when it comes to knowing just how to make an engine and transmission better. You made Todd's truck not only more powerful, but also more fuel efficient and cleaner and more reliable. Most people only focus on one of those, not all at once. They want power, but sacrifice reliability or fuel efficiency. Or they want reliability by detuning the engine. Or they flat out get rid of mufflers and emission controls as a cheap way to get more power instead of keeping those in place and actually improving the engine itself. The irony is that, at least in a modern fuel injected gas engine, having the engine have more complete burns with higher compression is the exact method car manufacturers have gotten engines to push so much power while reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency.

[@vals.3817]

What a great bunch ! Really enjoyed this video 😄

[@pddofficial]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stowaway475]

That's funny cause I watch his channel too I love his channel cause he puts everything to the test

[@Bloodbain88]

This is a great group of boys right here. Been daily driving my 12 valve swapped chevy for a year and a half now. I've resisted the urge to turn it up because I want maximum life and reliability out of it. But maaaan this makes me want to tear into it.

[@SonicBoone56]

Ironically this upgrade probably is just as reliable as bone stock because of the upgraded internals. Not to mention they definitely didn't push the engine to its absolute limit. It still has lots of wiggle room. The tune they applied is pretty much how a brand new Cummins would be in power whereas the Ram was basically detuned to meet emissions (before the days of modern particulate filters and whatnot).

[@burksoutdoors8391]

Project Farm Todd president 2032

[@ronkeech908]

Awesome colab guys! Very impressive 😂

[@pddofficial]

Thank You

[@neilmaster785]

Thanks for the video, Project Farm is one of my favorite channels , The old ram will pull with the best of them now.

[@bradfordcustoms7588]

I love this guy!

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@RANDOMNATION907]

I wonder if that "Old Farm Truck" will become a hand-me-down to Todd jr. someday? Great work everybody.

[@pddofficial]

Maybe? Thank you for the comment

[@teeg3275]

Hell yeah great video 2 of the best KZbinrs together

[@pddofficial]

Appreciate that!!

[@SINSTER7THREE]

Love those 2nd gens. and project farm! Awesome video

[@pddofficial]

Thanks! 👍

[@jamesmarlar696]

I have same package on my 12 valve and it is amazing the transformation

[@boomupengineering]

You went with the PDD Stage 1 injectors? Only thing I was wondering about are the Stage 2 Dynamite Diesel injectors. No core charge. Comparable performance?

[@gregggriffith4795]

Looks like a similar setup to what you sold me several years ago. Mine is a ‘98 5-sp though. I would love to put it on a dyno sometime. Lots of fun to drive, and I put traction bars on it after I broke my pinion yoke.

[@pddofficial]

Very cool!

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Following Todd (Project Farm) for years. I don't buy a paperclip unless he's reviewed it.

[@fish4kbcf]

This was such an awesome video. Great addition to the channel!

[@pddofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigj200016]

Damn that’s almost the power that the modern heavy duties engines make with company tuning have. I think my DD15 is set at 485HP/1800FTLB

[@flipmarc69]

Great collab! 😎

[@pddofficial]

Thanks! 😎

[@andrewschott3635]

awesome video, thank you

[@pddofficial]

You are welcome!

[@sc5015]

PF Todd making sure his guns are out to steal the show, which he never shows at home.. LMAO

[@pddofficial]

🤷‍♂️😂

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

What is the obsession with HP over the past 25 years? When it comes to diesel trucks, it's all about torque IMO. TQ first, HP second. Y'all didn't even mention the stock torque dyno number. Very impressive power numbers on the finished product!

[@pddofficial]

Great point

[@minnesotatomcat]

Being from Minnesota I’ve never seen a second gen that clean before! I wouldn’t dare try to remove an exhaust manifold on anything unless I feel like cussing and fixing broken bolts all day.

[@pddofficial]

That's normally how it is

[@SonicBoone56]

Isn't Todd from like the midwest? They get snow and therefore salt in the roads and rust, right? Of course, Todd is the type of person to actually look underneath the vehicle from time to time to see if it's actually still safe to drive.

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@SonicBoone56 I’m not sure where he’s from but not every state uses salt, and you can wash them all you want but the shit still gets up in the places where you can’t really wash and is still gonna rust them out faster than non salt states. Once it gets cold enough most all the car washes shut down for the winter anyways so unless you’ve got a big heated shop with a hot water pressure washer ready to wash your vehicle after every trip in the winter than you’re not gonna stay ahead of it.

[@mikestrucks]

Awesome work as always guys 👍🏻

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@wallacegrommet9343]

He is starting to look like Father Mulcahey from M.A.S.H!

[@SuperKyle309]

Very impressive

[@pddofficial]

Thanks!

[@Finksta951]

I love that guy

[@samuelmcgill-rl3lb]

I also have a 1999 c2500 crew cab, with 307000 on the clock and I feel you are way better off not buying a New truck.people don't realize you have to do the same things to a new truck to keep it alive as an old one,minus the truck payment.

[@scubasteve7946]

Either this dyno is off on its calibration, or it was uprated somewhere along the way which was pretty common because no way, was a 160 hp stock engine, going to put 200hp at the wheels 😁. I am pretty sure of it, having had a '94 brand new same auto slushbox 12v.

[@scubasteve7946]

Awesome video and work guys!! Happy Thanksgiving

[@gmeister03]

I subbed cuz of project farm.

[@pddofficial]

Thanks!!

[@charlesphilips2920]

this is great

[@SunriseCrawlers]

I wanna be able to do 70 mph rolling burnouts so badly

[@pddofficial]

Depending on traction, weight, road conditions, you'll need anywhere from 1000 to 1300whp to successfully destroy the rear tires at 70 mph travel speed. It is fun!!!

[@samuelmcgill-rl3lb]

I have a bone stick 1989 Cummins 12 valve,and it's not a dog,if you hear the turbo start to whistle, you need to find something to hold on to

[@ZaraImmorta]

adequate comment for the algorithm here.

[@andrewinsinga2993]

When you buy a vehicle from anybody who's relative has died and the deceased name is on the vehicles title you will need an original certified death certificate in order to transfer the title into your name! I am a Licensed funeral director

[@SonicBoone56]

I was wondering why you brought this up til I went back and heard him mention buying it from a lady with a deceased husband.

[@ashtonbatterson5309]

Im astonished that it made 200 stock, stock 24vs wont even make that to the wheel😂

[@anywaythewindblows5004]

Wish I was rich. I would love to get one of their trans. lol

[@witcher71]

EGT's? Yup!!!

[@teamcummins]

Next up head gaskets? Lol

[@pddofficial]

We have found a seasoned head gasket to hold quite well.

[@carter_saunders]

About how much in parts did this upgrade cost? Great work guys!

[@299charles]

5,000

[@pddofficial]

With Transmission around 10k

[@carter_saunders]

Thank you! 😁

[@SonicBoone56]

​​@@pddofficial that sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. Considering you guys actually replaced most of the internals of the engine and transmission to actually handle the increase in power, you could argue the extra cost is absolutely justified because this tune WON'T destroy the entire engine and transmission like most hacky DIY tunes. Wouldn't you rather spend the extra few grand knowing it's done right the first time? I certainly would. Spend more now, cry less later! Plus you guys did the tuning right in front of him and showed him all the parts being replaced. How many other tuners (hell, even regular mechanics) actually do that little extra to boost confidence and be transparent?

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

@@SonicBoone56 yep... like Todd says in his tool testing videos, he's a "buy once, cry once" guy.

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Do you need 500hp?

[@pddofficial]

Need depends but highly recommended.

[@abc-ed1nr]

Dude what trans was that?? I’ve wanted to swap a 12v for a while now but I’m not sure what trans to use. Would need to be an auto. Allison would be great but super pricey.

[@pddofficial]

It was our 650hp 47re

[@thatdragonhd3317]

Hey folks. I see most people running these on the auto box but can my 5 speed NV4500 handle these kinds of numbers? (96 2500 12v 48k miles)

[@pddofficial]

With a clutch upgrade, the 5 speed is pretty good and reliable at 500 rear wheel horsepower. Around the 600HP mark, 3rd gear becomes a common failure point, then 5th gear around the 700 HP level. FYI, 4th gear will hold 2000HP with just a 1.375" input shaft upgrade a strong triple disk clutch.

[@Bacongrease00]

What were the EGT like toward end of the full pull?

[@pddofficial]

Project Farm posted his own video showing the dyno runs in more detail. On the full power pull I believe the egt's hit 1600 at the end of the pull. Fine for short rips but you won't want to tow with all that.

[@Bacongrease00]

@@pddofficial right! I like to stay under 1250f continuous duty

[@marklang5169]

How are the emissions and fuel economy affected with the mods?

[@nrolled2888]

How much did Farm Todd spend? ❤

[@pddofficial]

It was right around 10K when it was all done for parts with the transmission

[@nrolled2888]

@@pddofficial that’s some great bang for the buck.

[@Bacongrease00]

This man is gonna need some new tires

[@pddofficial]

Most likely

[@SonicBoone56]

"We're gonna test that!"

[@fredrice1347]

Big Tod I have a 92 Dodge Ram D350 5.9L 12v I'd like to have modified like Farm Tod 12v. Is that a project can have done for me.

[@pddofficial]

Give our sales team a call!

[@michaeltaylor3559]

Farm Todd did 055 delivery valves, right?

[@pddofficial]

Yes!

[@rrr3r2]

How much of a difference in horsepower and torque do you see on a dyno that you can load versus one you can’t load in a diesel?

[@cs-gj3yf]

massive difference can be upwards of 200-300 hp

[@pddofficial]

This very much dependent on the truck! If the truck is quick spooling and carries out power well then the load can mean less than 50hp on a 1000hp truck. However if you have a tight setup like a 12v with factory head that doesn't carry power out well then the load can help spool the charger at a lower rpm and help get the boost up where the engine wants to make power. In this situation load can. mean as much as 20-30%.

[@Rustyrider-og4pf]

Nozzle erosion

[@brettpatterson8641]

Was this the powerjet stage 1 or stage 2 injectors?

[@pddofficial]

Stage 2 PowerJet

[@oswaldoquiceno]

Hello guys how are you? I'm a toyota guy, but I would like to buy 6.0 diesel, but who can help me build my engine in nj, I would like to buy the key from you guys

[@citizendick6087]

Kick ass colab!!

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@AndyFromm]

Do you have a kit that would fit a 95 f800 5.9 12v?

[@pddofficial]

Not ready-made, but if you call our sales team, we can work something out!

[@AndyFromm]

@@pddofficial i might have to do that some day. If anyone thinks a stock 12v dodge is slow, they need to drive a f800 12v lol. I think its about the same hp but 13k empty.

[@elroyelblander6277]

​@@AndyFromm🤣🤣..but I bet u can really get goin down a hill in neutral!!🤣🤣👊

[@AndyFromm]

@@elroyelblander6277 true lol

[@angellbarbaa2997]

Hello, I have a truck like 3500, can you tell me how much it costs to do all that?

[@ryankrussell]

$4k-$5k. In upgrades. Lmao Maybe in 1999

[@pddofficial]

Ya with a transmission you are closer to 10k

[@AngryDogPerformance]

factory freaks are not a thing. a factory freak that makes 80% more power than the average is especially not a thing. Something on the dyno wasnt calibrated correctly.

[@LabiaLicker]

5:14 YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP LETS GOOO!!!!!

[@surfstarcc1]

The diesel Community desperately needed this video, Project Farm is an absolute Legend!

[@SonicBoone56]

I'm not into diesel at all and yet I'm impressed with the results, so I think this is a win for everyone

[@ericmackison9517]

Damn grandpa's truck has more power than a new HO power stroke lol

[@pddofficial]

Sure does!

[@eddiel5189]

Two of my favorite you-tubers together in a video was a lot of fun to watch.

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@zacharyearll7046]

Awesome to see my 2 favorite Chanels together

[@alejandroboxer1]

Well if ya need another 12 valve 1998 to throw new parts and get rolling like a top let me know

[@timothydare6007]

What was the stock torque with the 205 horsepower reading?

[@pddofficial]

They usually hit 400 ft lbs, this one made a bit more, 460ish

[@minnesotatomcat]

If he thought it felt gutless at 200 horse then he should go drive an actual stock one that only gets maybe 135 on a good day like you said 🤣

[@SonicBoone56]

Crazy how that's less power than my old Chevy Cobalt. Granted it has more torque. I actually found out that the old school buses I rode in as a kid made like 200-300 horsepower and 600-700 lb-ft of torque. You'd think they'd be way more powerful considering they weigh at least 10 tons without any kids. Nowadays I think they're like 1.5x as powerful if not more, especially the hybrid versions.

[@theglitch99]

Love to make my stock o4 ram with a Cummins get some real power! About to HotShot w/it and stop making others money off my blood, sweat and tears!

[@pddofficial]

We have a package for this powerdrivendiesel.com/product-category/dodge-ram-diesel/2003-2007-3rd-gen/03-07-power-packages/

[@TheAngryCamper]

Todd is the coolest dude ever!!!!!!!!!

[@toddmccarter45]

Thanks!

[@pddofficial]

Thank you

[@michaelbenoit248]

This is how to properly hop up a Diesel not some bozo cranking the fuel screw.

[@pddofficial]

Thank you we couldn't agree more!

[@SonicBoone56]

I wish this mindset was common with gas tuners too. Bozos are the idiots decatting their cars to squeeze a few extra hp or putting massively oversized turbos on a car. A smart person wouldn't hack up an engine and make it illegal in most states. Learn to do it right.

[@revoman4554]

what transmission was used for this build? This is amazing!

[@pddofficial]

He installed one of our diy kits! I think it was the 650 hp Kit if I remember right

[@pyro323]

Maybe now "farm" Todd will grow a beard! 🤔

[@malcolmnash9173]

From the time you order till the time yall ship is ridiculous. I hate having to order a part from yall 🤬🤬🤬

[@pddofficial]

I'm sorry to here this! give our customer service a call and I am sure they can get you some answers to what might be going on with your order.

[@donovanmclaughlin4709]

I love that Big Todds 1000hp tow rig hahaha I think my truck is badass and it makes 450 haha

[@infernoking7504]

If I had a 6bt cummins I would have 210 hp I don't mind it being slow I just want it to get great mpg.

[@Teknickel_ftw]

fair enough mines still a 160 hp but my mpgs are descent for a 2500

[@pddofficial]

Farm Todd did a milage test on his way home a picked up some MPG!

[@wjthehomebuilder]

Sweet mash up! I wish you guys could do this to my '97. It's also bone stock!

[@pddofficial]

We can just give us a call 435-962-9555

[@jbbolts]

Careful what you ask for! lol