Reliable Power Upgrades 2006 Cummins on a Budget

[@RadDadisRad]

This channel is the reason I’m looking at buying a dodge Cummins

[@woodysapper7]

Just do it and don't look back

[@javierhernandez215]

just to make sure is an 03- early 04 manual transmission , and you are set

[@joachimsingh2929]

Few things are better than cumming!

[@Harry131aba]

@@joachimsingh2929 think cumming fits some other channels better 😁this is a cummins 🤣🤣

[@EkzdeeLFT]

​@@javierhernandez215 04.5-05 is better than 03-04. 06/07 is garbage because TIPM failures but the high output is the better engine

[@cwal4570]

You guys have got some super nice builds to fit everyone’s price tag. By far one of the best shops I’ve seen with the coolest builds

[@salvadorhenry3524]

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[@valentinoaustin4433]

@Salvador Henry instablaster :)

[@colinlawrence2186]

I can't say enough about you guys you are awesome doing real world mods and real world tests PLEASE keep them coming 👍

[@idahobuckaroo8348]

Agreed. EGT's and Torque make a big difference when towing. I have a 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins with the same 48RE transmission upgrades with one exception; I included a Mag Hy-Tec deep pan on the trans to help with trans temps since the trans did run about 20 degrees F hotter due the increased line pressures. I tow a goose neck flatbed hay trailer with total weight at 16,500 lbs. My EGT's run at 1,125 degrees F uphill. One thing you didn't mention is gear ratios impacting towing with managing EGT's and exhaust system. My truck has a 3.73 rear axle gearing, with a 4" straight pipe exhaust (to keep EGT's down). Excellent video!

[@Ethan_LeBlanc]

Intercooler, intake horn and turbo upgrades lower egt’s and increase power and you can get hear studs to support those mods for 500$

[@jordangarrick703]

I had a stock '06 3500 CTD with a 6-speed manual. Best motor/tranny truck combo I've ever had. That rig just ripped in 4th and 5th. And it got an honest 22+ mpg on the highway. Great rig - should have kept it....

[@jdirt1982]

I just got a mint 07 5.9 80k miles. 🤗😍🤗 perfect timing !!!!!

[@earthling94]

Joe Dirt nice 👍🏼 what color ?

[@T-Dawg6.7]

Joe Dirt if you can, get a lift pump first thing mostly for filtration might as well get it out of the way for future upgrades. But for a cheaper solution just do a cat fuel filter kit or for a even cheaper option replace the fuel filter with a baldwin pf7977

[@ericlafrance6350]

Get a cat filter for ur injector

[@Mjb317]

Lucky! I got just mine and it just rolled 160k its pretty mint still. Bitchen trucks!

[@kylesmith4599]

Joe Dirt I just got a 2007 5.9 with 28,000 miles 😂😂😂😂

[@kevinlucasr20vet]

Excellent 3rd gen budget upgrades video. Keep the 3rd gen content coming! The graphs look very linear in load and timing. I've learned efi is only as good as the tuner behind it. Nice work guys..

[@CapeCodCNC]

Great video. I really like the valve body dyno, nice to see the black magic voodoo veil removed! Having done more than I can remember valve body mods it was cool to see what really happens!

[@abrahamsalcido9174]

Great video Guy's. The dedication and devotion you put in your work shows. The best part is your not scared to share your wealth of knowledge. Thanks guys keep up the great work.

[@jimkillen1065]

Impressive. I not a automatic transmission tech , I been told that the 48 has a bigger front pump and more capacity so adding that to a build on the earlier transmission might help pressure at lower throttle . That and the leaks that are fixed or reduced by the better parts that you installed . I was told to use the 727 filter so that what I use. I know one else would agree but I use 10 wt oil in my transmission for the last 150k miles and it seems to give better fluid coupling butt dyno lol . I did replace the broken anchor in my friend truck when he lost second gear. What a piece of crap lol . Thanks for your videos always like to learn

[@alexz7811]

You guys should do this for the 47re as well! Though I know 48re very close to it, it'll help clean up some of the confusion about the TV cable and weak points in the 47re trans.

[@nicholaswelty2652]

Just bought a one owner 06 5.9. Great video, planning on some of these mods for my truck.

[@shawn8363]

I recently found out about You guys a couple months ago. I have been a Diesel Tech on fleet equipment for about 15 years now. You guys are very knowledgeable and I learn alot from Your videos. I definitely subscribed and I look forward to the new vids Yous put out. You guys are the highest, knowledgeable, Dodge - Cummins techs on KZbin, far as I am concerned. I am not brown nosing LOL, but stating facts as I see it. Anyway, can You guys do a video like this, that addresses the weak spots in the 68RFE ? It will also be great if You guys can show videos like this with the 6.7 Cummins.

[@MAGADT]

Wouldn't mind a sponsor from y'all guys lol. It's a shame no events will be held this year by NHRDA.

[@jaredgarrison3165]

I wish I was closer to you guys. My truck has been in a shop for five months getting the motor rebuilt and there just isn't anybody close to you guys around me that I know of. I'm in Western Washington.

[@jaredgarrison3165]

@@jacobdukes4741 thanks man. I am over by olympia that's still Sox hours from me though

[@jaredgarrison3165]

Ya I know it. After my truck get done I might try the guys in Spokane for the tuning I need.

[@bagged1998]

@@jacobdukes4741 I have a revmax trans on my 2 gen it been awesome

[@ivanmnyagonchak5977]

Try Plateau diesel performance Enumclaw, WA.

[@timlayton9007]

I’m in Olympia also, Source Automotive in Clackamas Oregon is my preferred cummins shop.

[@gadsdenconsulting7126]

As always, great vids you guys put out!!👍👍

[@dieseldemon8562]

Geez I’m kicking myself now! 😖. I wish I had ditched my smarty tuner and went with EFI live. When I changed my injectors, I went with +50hp injectors (not sure what nozzle size / config these were), and with the tuning, I was not happy with my EGTs. I never pushed my truck past 1,300 degrees, but on a hot day in Texas and a hot tune, I could hit 1,300 on a run from 70-95 mph.

[@elijahcavin2408]

Really like how good those tow tunes are as my truck is pulling a trailer 90 percent of the time for work! I need to get a tune now knowing it'll be safer egts pedal to the floor than stock.

[@JerryLee..]

Best CTD channel bar none! Thanks guys. Fantastic info!

[@michaelchristopher9444]

Could you guys put a parts list of all the parts used in this video in the description. I want to do the same upgrades as you did. Thanks

[@mrdeath212]

This channel is why I'm looking to buy a manual transmission.

[@shafeman556]

I am a Duramax guy and I have a built trans but I still don't really understand the concept of line pressure aside from that more pressure can hold more power. That would be a great video to see.

[@mikestrucks]

As usual a great helpful video 👍 Greetings guys ✌️

[@earthling94]

I’d love to do something like this to my truck. That I don’t even have. Yet.. Maybe another 5 years. When I’m 35

[@earthling94]

PowerDrivenDiesel that’s exactly what I’m waiting for. And once my kids get a little older.

[@Mjb317]

Im saving for the pan off upgrade and tuning!

[@ridingwiththereids]

You guys always impress me and I ❤️ your videos. Lots of good info, and not a bunch of stupid shit, like "we put a super chips on my truck and made 1,000hp" clickbait bullshit. Always good, honest content and you are slowly getting me to like Dodge's...which I never thought I'd say. Hopefully I can buy my brother's 99' 24v here someday soon.

[@khall81]

Would like to get that optimized stock tune on an HP tuner for a 2005. Using less fuel, lower EGT, and slightly more power? What's not to like about that?

[@wheyez1]

Ok let’s make another video. On your 06 24 valve common rail tow rig. Install a pulse exhaust manifold, a VGT turbo, the trans upgrade, and a tuner to control the exhaust brake on the turbo. Now does the trans upgrade help hold the load back on the downhill? Now how much turbo can you give me and use a VGT design? What kind of HP/ Torque can you make? Sometimes it’s not about the race, it’s about climbing the hill and saving the brakes.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Another great video. Can't wait until you guys have some products for the 68RFE and the 6.7!!!

[@shutupanddoitthenokay903]

Bigger Intercooler Transmission~800-850hp (Up to rated) Lift pump 60 over injectors S369sxe ARP HEAD BOLTS STEED SPEED 2ND GEN MANIFOLD Custom tunes up to 740hp Max. Upgraded exhaust Cold air intake *Official daily warrior*

[@ElliottHinds]

Very interesting. Do you guys also have kits to do pan-off upgrades on 47re, 47rh and/or a518s?

[@ryandussel8735]

Elliott Hinds also interested in this I will order a kit right now

[@mikecollins8241]

Me too, for the 47RH kit :)

[@bigmurph1447]

The 47re have junk converters in them get urself a 3disc converter buy one of there 47re 500hp kit.

[@mikecollins8241]

@@pddofficial Do you offer rebuilt and tested valve bodies for these? Aprox cost for valve body and other upgrade parts? trying to budget for my 12v build this summer :)

[@ElliottHinds]

@@pddofficial awesome, thanks for the info.

[@samoax1089]

Can you please tell me where to get the transmission kit? And how do I get one of your tunes? In Connecticut. Ty

[@ms.karihart2983]

That was awesome work guys great content

[@pddofficial]

Thanks so much!

[@turboengineering]

I like the video but you didn't show what you did to the valve body so how do I do this at home??

[@kylenphillips3821]

I've heard if a torque converter lock up switch? What is the point of that

[@eliwillis1]

Love this kind of stuff

[@TheViewFromMyOffice]

do you sell the upgrade valve body kits.

[@pddofficial]

Yes we sure do powerdriven.wpengine.com/product-category/power-driven-products/transmissions-power-driven-products/transmission-parts-transmissions-power-driven-products/valvebody/

[@Collinator1000]

I’m looking for 3rd gen Cummins now to two my fifth wheel and have been looking for reliable information on upgrades to help the transmission qualms and up power to make it comfortable to tow 15k. Thank you for the reliable info and linking the kits in your videos!

[@BarnBoostedDiesel]

How much HP will a pan off upgrade and a billet single disk torque converter hold??

[@pddofficial]

Around 400hp

[@kfranklin308]

I just picked up a 2015 3500 6.7 with aisin. I’m looking to make it a reliable daily worker with 450-500 to the wheels. What would you recommend to accomplish that without sacrificing towing and reliability?

[@pddofficial]

Custom tuning is what we would recommend

[@richg.7752]

I also did the billet reverse servo when I built my 47re is there any reason you guys dont add that as well? Did I put an unnecessary upgrade?

[@hambuga69]

The on the fly style tuning kind of makes me want to get rid of my 12v and get a newer model truck

[@macknight1881]

When are you guys gonna start selling your tunes? I called a few weeks ago.

[@mechanicallyinclinedthough4586]

Can you please do a video on a 47re shift kit good for around this power level I would really appreciate it thanks

[@mechanicallyinclinedthough4586]

Thanks

[@jaysonferia9182]

Hello what you recommend with doing to the 05 6 speed manual transmission?

[@davidsimmons568]

48re swap

[@charliebardo6255]

Very interesting. I've got a 2012 3500 6.7 what can I do along these same lines ? I'm not sure if I have the good transmission or not I need to find that out.

[@charliebardo6255]

Are the torque converters as much of a weak point in the 68 rfe ? I'm very interested in what you come up with for my generation truck I hope you do a video like this when you have a package available ? I have an EFI live tuner and switch but have been hesitant to get it on the truck and get tunes for it because nobody else explains what they do like you have done. I feel very confident in your abilities after this video. I like the real world towing tunes and power gains you showed. And if I can make my transmission live without having to spend $10,000 on it I'd buy it. Do you include the delete in your tunes? I would very much like to get rid of the exhaust regurgitation into the engine at the same time.

[@possumpopper89]

I have a chance to buy a 2006 ram 2500 with the Cummins and it needs the transmission rebuilt. I was thinking of upgrading the transmission during the rebuild and upgrading the torque converter for towing and daily driving. Then a mild upgrade on tuning like you did on this video. I want the transmission to last as long as the engine, forever! Do you sell tunes and parts or just do in shop work?

[@bobbyboykin7137]

What gasket you guys using on the 48REs ?

[@pddofficial]

Trans tec and transgo

[@andrewsmith9980]

I was hoping to get a rough cost estimate for the budget upgrades

[@pddofficial]

Around $2600 for a pan off upgrade ,EFI liveand gauges

[@bigmurph1447]

This is great. I have another question how do I get first gear lockup in a 47re valve body. I got 2nd firgue out.

[@bagged1998]

I want to know to but do u get 2nd gear lock up

[@bigmurph1447]

@@bagged1998 for 2nd gear lockup u have to block a passage way off in the valve body I used job weld. For 1st gear theres something to do with switching around the converter timing valve but yet to firgue it out no one will spill the beans.

[@matthewdavis3791]

Can you guys do this for a vp 24 valve

[@maxmoya8686]

Did you guys delete the 3rd injector event cycle on these tunes?

[@jdirt1982]

How much would this cost me if I drive down from Ogden ????

[@scarface-39]

Those are some impressive numbers for stock engine!!!!

[@greendodge98]

I always say PDD is the way to go.

[@greendodge98]

More transmission stuff please!

[@greendodge98]

@@pddofficial Yes I watch every video at least twice that yall put out. I would love for Will to let me come to yall's shop and get first hand experience with the dodge trans. No one around southeast Oklahoma knows how to rebuild a transmission. I would love to learn all I can.

[@farmerboyfpv3637]

Love this video! I have a 07 5.9 bone stock 120xxx miles. With a smarty. Whats an upgrade like this cost diy and if you do it? And whats the next step up. Tork inverter, flex plate.

[@nsacco208]

Great video! I have an 06 3500 ccsb with g56. I have an s and b air i take, mbrp high flow 4 inch, and cat fuel filter adapter. I do have an edge evolution aswell... What egt should be max? Any recommendations on the tuner settings as I can do "custom settings" per tune?

[@wheyez1]

Can you change the shift rpm from a pan upgrade?

[@gregoryhahnjr]

Do you guys sell these parts individually or have a "pan-off" kit? I can only seem to find the DIY kits that have some of these parts but they are not "pan-off" kits.

[@gregoryhahnjr]

@@pddofficial You guys are awesome. Love your work.

[@brandonb3118]

How much power would this be good for on a early 47re?

[@jimt125]

Upgrade to transmission , is it a kit thru you guys ? How much?06 5.9 Cummins 48re trans , please run another contest for customers w stock truck double your horse power. Thanks👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TonyBushmin]

What is the valve body kit called?

[@__Cperez]

so what do we do to manual transmissions? just tuning alone??

[@pddofficial]

a clutch and a tune

[@trinhroger39]

How much for you pan off upgrade on 05 cummins 2500?

[@pddofficial]

$2,091.00 including core

[@CustomDigitalTopFuel]

If I drive all the way to your shop can you guys install a bulletproof transmission and tune my 5.9L?

[@jamesbowes718]

How do I get the 2nf gear shift band and parts that follow

[@jasonriddell]

like the vid BUT would have liked a quick talk about the valve body mods IE is it a "shift kit" with changing springs / balls OR actual porting and other mods to the body casting itself and if it is a kit do you well the kit?

[@jasonriddell]

"PowerDrivenDiesel 1 day ago This kit comes with a complete valve body. We can either build it on your valve body or we can send you one of ours to swap out. This is a fair bit more involved than a simple shift kit and testing them on the test stand is very beneficial." cool so it is a valve body swap

[@hunterwalz4682]

I would like to see a video on how to get efficent power out of your 3rd gen common rail cummins. Is it possible to get 25mpg with good hp? Thank you!

[@pddofficial]

25mpg is up there. Are you in a 2wd and willing to travel at slower speeds?

[@hunterwalz4682]

@@pddofficial No I am in a 4wd with a 6SPDR manual. Stock wheels and tires. Just a k&n intake and 5 inch afe exhaust. My friend got 23 to 25 with his 06 2500 4wd with 33 inch all terrains. But he had a tuner was the only difference. On these particular trucks, are the stock files on a manual different than an automatic?

[@hunterwalz4682]

@@pddofficial I normally do highway driving 50 to 60 miles a day. Would stepping up my rear end gears help at all?

[@hunterwalz4682]

@@pddofficial At 60 mph it runs about 2k rpm with 3.73 gears

[@hunterwalz4682]

@@pddofficial Sorry for commenting so much but what would you do to bring the powerband down from 3k rpm to around 2?

[@RaulSolisJr84]

How much for valve body kit?

[@pablomarquez4431]

Do you make that kit for a 47re?

[@thehappytexan]

Awesome comparison. Can’t argue with that kind of data. Do you guys build the 545rfe transmissions? I have a Hemi ram and have been looking for someone I know I can trust for the job when that day comes.

[@tomcampbell8931]

What is total price on this particular set up?

[@ernestochamorro1]

Awesome; can you give us the part number of the parts. Thank you

[@derekperry3951]

How much horsepower will Kevlar clutches hold

[@fedeviper]

Which shift kit do you install on that valve body? I have a almost stock 2500HD 4WD 08, and hate the mushiness of the stock trany. Great channel, greating from Argentina.

[@thefumminspagerpope4452]

I want to put my cummins swapped f3t0 on y'alls dyno so bad to do a sustained pull like this.

[@raivovam79]

Hey guys, where i can buy everything what gou use for this build. I have 06 5.9 mega cab

[@pddofficial]

here are the links for all of it powerdrivendiesel.com/product/pan-off-transmission-upgrade/ powerdrivendiesel.com/product/efi-live-autocal-w-tuning-2006-2009-dodge-ram-cummins/ powerdrivendiesel.com/product/pdd-gauge-package-3rd-gen/

[@derekperry3951]

Hiw good are Kevlar clutches?

[@shaneslater896]

What does this kit cost. plus install?

[@jasryl5471]

You guys better be running AMSOIL in all your stuff. Everything else is 2nd rate!

[@jrge9359]

Anyone know what a 6 speed will hold hp wise? Already did the ceramic beefy clutch

[@austindoud273]

Just dont bangshift it'll be fine

[@austindoud273]

Just dont bangshift it'll be fine

[@raivovam79]

Hello, where can I buy transmission upgrade parts??

[@dbtexas1321]

Ditto....same question here. Are they available as a kit?

[@chadharne7251]

How do I get you guys to tune my 04? Let me know please 🤑

[@woodysapper7]

Todd what's the progress on Gen 4

[@woodysapper7]

@@pddofficial are the 425arp head studs Worth it or the 625? I want something for the insurance purposes I don't tow that much and when I do it under 15k. I'll be doing a ghost delete.where everything is welded on the egr system on the head and the 🐈 is punched out.

[@73cjproject]

Excellent video! I wish efi was available for my 2005. Eventually going to go with hp or mm3 tuning for it. Plan to put compounds on it. Any fueling mods I would need for a 366/480 combo? It's an nv5600 truck. Stock as they come.

[@73cjproject]

Thanks for the reply, I will look into the different packages, I might not go that high to start with, was looking at the larger turbos to allow it to grow in hp in the future. Goal is 600 plus at this point.

[@niksemjonovs1711]

Do you have any others shops around the country you work with that can install your parts? Damn I want to do this.

[@niksemjonovs1711]

Do you have a list of shops anywhere on your website? I looked and did not find anything. Thanks for response

[@Mike56373]

Would you guys do this valve body upgrade if I were to mail you mine?

[@Mike56373]

@@pddofficial awesome I will be in touch! Keep up the great work guys!

[@KC70737]

How much for the pan off upgrade

[@jackprick9797]

How much did you charge for this service? I have an 06 with 390k miles. I am planning to replace the injectors with 30% over 90hp injectors. Stock lift pump, stock filtration and stock CP3 pump, Also considering upgrading the turbo to the 6.7 style VGT. How much would you charge for a efi live tune?

[@200130769]

You'll have to upgrade the stock lift pump. They cant handle a lot and once you upgrade, your lift pump cant keep up and will take out your injection pump

[@CarlosGonzalez-yq4tr]

So what’s the price for that?

[@FonzyBikes]

I called DPD and they do not offer these parts as a kit. You have to send in your valve body and pay for the service and parts.

[@pddofficial]

We can absolutely set you up with this kit using the diy valve body in place of you sending yours in call and talk with Tim or Griffith in sales.

[@teamarrow6717]

Hey guys great bild

[@1BigCountry143]

How much would these upgrades cost?

[@pddofficial]

around 2 k

[@spoolin.diesel]

can you guys email me exact parts used?? or the kit link

[@jessemurray1757]

level 5 tuning didn't make more HP than stock tuning torque. The scaling is different, torque dropped to just about 450 lb ft.

[@fernandovaladez1421]

I wish they would do this to my truck lol

[@brianbvachek3219]

Amazing numbers with literally just a tune that blows my mind! Anybody know a good cummins shop/tuner near the Sarasota florida area? Gonna need a tranny soon, and i would love to have someone do something similar to this with my old girl! Thanks!!

[@gsx95r]

PDD. Where is the egt probe put in the exhaust? Man i can't wait to bring my truck to you guys.

[@gsx95r]

@@pddofficial I've had mine in that spot for a few years now and never could get a straight answer on max egt. Think this video just answered that for me. Thanks, and i like your efi tuning. Keep up the great videos. I look forward to them. Thanks from Idaho.

[@davidruzicka5194]

No such thing as a budget 3rd gen. They loveeeee to keep the wallets flowing.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Boy! That aint no lie! Had unload the girlfriend. Couldnt afford both! Lol!

[@chrissturt5381]

Did someone say injectors?

[@russphillips3732]

Loll from someone that owns one and a buddy has a 6.7 I can confirm

[@MrInnovativeEnergy]

@@chrissturt5381 How often are the injectors failing? (I'm still running 12v and VP44 trucks)

[@chrissturt5381]

@@MrInnovativeEnergy To be honest, I'd say 150k is great and around 100k for a set is good. The problem is they run for at least $1300 to start off, not including core, shipping, the king's tax, etc.