1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT 5.9, 98.5 24V Turbo Diesel 4x4

Tyler, TX 75703, USA

10 hours ago

Tyler Car & Truck Center 7906 South Broadway Tyler Tx 75703 Office: 903-534-8828 Text:936-366-2500 Carfax clean accident-free truck, rust-free Nevada truck. Cash sale only; with great credit, Lightstream Finance might do a signature loan on this truck for you. Vehicle Information: Safety: Driver/front passenger Next Generation air bags w/passenger on/off switch Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/front/rear center lap belts, rear shoulder harness Front shoulder belt h 8 adjusters Side-guard door beams Dual note electric horn Interior: Black vinyl floor covering 2-spoke steering wheel Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH speedometer Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer Hood release in cab Fixed antenna Color-keyed instrument panel w/ash receiver & non-locking glove box Dash insulation liner Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet Day/night rearview mirror Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests Color-keyed sun visors Passenger assist handle Dual-opening retractable cup holder Storage tray Cab-back panel stowage Cargo lamp Exterior: Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads Bright grille Halogen headlamps Cargo light integral w/stop lamp Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed Dodge decal Dual black manual 6 x 9 exterior mirrors Tinted glass windows Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating Dual rear hinged access doors Mechanical: NV 2412-speed transfer case w/front shift-on-the-fly auto hubs 3.54 axle ratio 4 wheel drive 600-amp maintenance-free battery 117-amp alternator 6.5 pickup box-inc: dual wall construction, 1-piece high strength steel floor, 2-tier loading capability, bulkhead dividing provision, tie down loops Transfer case skid plate shield 8800 GVWR 4850 front/6200 rear, springs 4850 front/6200 rear, axles 4850 front/6200 rear Solid front axle w/-coil suspension Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs HD front/rear shock absorbers Front stabilizer bar Conventional spare tire w/winch carrier 4 bright trim rings/hub center Variable assist pwr steering Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes 34 gallon fuel tank Exhaust emission control system Stainless steel exhaust system For the second half of the 1998 model year, Dodge made some major mechanical changes to their diesel-powered trucks. Ram 2500/3500 trucks maintained their signature body style with some slight cosmetic changes but received a new modified version of the 5.9 Cummins diesel engine. Leading the field and competition in horsepower and torque has played an important role throughout the history of the automotive industry, n 1 more so than the ultra-competitive diesel marketplace. This ultimately helped lead to the introduction of the 24-valve diesel engine. 5.924-VALVE The big upgrade on the 5.9 Cummins diesel engine midway thru 1998 or 1998.5 as it is often referred towas doubling the number of valves in the cylinder head from 2 valves to 4 valves per cylinder. The combination of increased valves, as well as an enhanced fuel system, significantly increased airflow and provided more precise fueling, all while delivering more horsepower and torque. Incorporating 4 valves per cylinder not only gave the engine more power but also provided enhanced throttle response and a broader torque curve. Maintaining the legendary level of reliability was another major focus when redesigning the 5.9. The existing cast-iron block and cylinder head were already proven commodities and were more than capable of handling the increase in power. The forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods were also carried over due to their durability. The fuel system was upgraded to increase performance with a new fuel injection pump that replaced the Bosch VP 44 pump. In addition, the new electronically controlled VP 44 injection pump was responsible for pressurizing the fuel, controlling the injection timing, and monitoring fuel flow. While the injection pump on the 24-valve was electric, the injectors remained mechanical. The high-pressure mechanical injectors were redesigned to inject fuel into the center of the piston. In addition to the new centrally located fuel injectors, the piston fuel bowls were redesigned to match the injector’s new spray pattern. The 24 V engine continued to utilize the Holset HX 35 W turbocharger until 2001-2002 when trucks with automatic transmissions were fitted with the Holset HY 35 W.