Recent content by CalvinC

I’m very interested in the next generation of GM V8’s. And of course the LS generation is worthy of its reputation - a game changer in It’s day, and I’d be happy still to own one today. But I would not touch any LT generation GM engine even if they gave me the truck for free. Maybe in a vette...

To confirm, does this mean you replaced the stock rear springs with the Eibach springs? Or are you still running the stock rear springs and thinking the squat is due to the shock change.

No excuse for straight piping unless you are still in high school. You’ll get the volume, sure but nothing to “shape” the quality/tone of noise, to say nothing of drone. Can’t say exactly on the Hurricane how it will go, but can’t tell you how many times I saw people straight pipe, or even...

From the engine, its sound under load was like a shrill, metallic shrieking blender, particularly offensive while towing. It’s kind of amazing how the fake engine noise defeats it. Especially considering my generation f150 didn’t have actual noise cancellation like the Rams do. It’s...

Having owned an EcoBoost and having disabled the fake engine sound, I am convinced that it isn’t there to sound cool, but rather to mask some truly awful, but all natural, sounds. I quickly turned it back on because the “real” noises were quite unpleasant. The same seems to be true of my...

Really appreciate you going through all these trials and tribulations, and then taking the time to articulate your impressions! Hugely valuable for prospective buyers, suspension newbies and junkies alike. Usually all you can find regarding some setup or another is “I like it” or “I hate it”...

It’s Bridgestone… or nothing! Seriously, love my Revo3’s and it seems the new Ascent AT is even better. The only other consideration I have is for the Firestone Destination AT. So still Bridgestone technically. I’m a lightweight tire junkie.

Your truck must be quite the sight in Italy! I bet you never see another one on the road. That would be fun.

Cool. Mine is 5600. Don’t think either of ours is a loaded limited longbed diesel?

FYI your rams curb weight is far closer to 6k lbs than 5k. Check driver door jamb. Subtract the Cargo Carrying Capacity (yellow placard) from the GVWR (white placard) and you have the curb weight BEFORE you or the dealer added anything. Just in case that factors into your decision. I know...

Pretty sure the elite just have everything delivered and setup or installed for them.

Respectfully, no. The number on the tire is the max load carrying rating of the tire itself - which typically far exceeds a half ton truck’s capacity, especially if you are not running a passenger tire (LT or E load range). These pressures would be tooth-rattling overkill. The yellow sticker...

Not watching due to the title. Appears to be AI slop. No manufacturer is giving anyone a software-defined vehicle that provides a setting which using will destroy said vehicle. They don’t even let you check your own oil for crying out loud.

I tried watching the halftime show but my TV seemed to glitch out right then and get stuck on SAP. Fortunately seemed to fix itself by the time the 2nd half started. A shame, because looked like the people on set were having fun. Was hoping to learn why the main guy was wearing his dad’s suit...

And just because they’ve existed for a long time doesn’t change facts that they’re unnecessary on modern production engines. Cold air intakes have been around a long time too. Once upon a time, and for some applications, they made a difference. Today there are “good” CAI’s available that...