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 Sagging Suspension on a Working Cummins: When to Repair vs. Upgrade
By Dirty D's Performance September 18, 2026 Maintenance

Sagging Suspension on a Working Cummins: When to Repair vs. Upgrade

A Cummins-powered Dodge or Ram truck is built to work, but even a heavy-duty suspension can wear down when it regularly carries a loaded bed, pulls a gooseneck trailer, or spends every winter pushing snow. When the rear begins to…
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 Looking for a Used Ram Cummins? Here Are 10 Things You Should Check First
By Dirty D's Performance September 14, 2026 Maintenance

Looking for a Used Ram Cummins? Here Are 10 Things You Should Check First

A used Ram Cummins can be an excellent work truck, tow rig, or daily driver: but a clean exterior and a strong-sounding engine do not tell the whole story. These trucks can accumulate serious mileage, heavy towing duty, aftermarket tuning,…
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 Tuned Your Engine But Skipped the TCM? Why Your 68RFE May Be Next to Fail
By Dirty D's Performance August 11, 2026 Maintenance

Tuned Your Engine But Skipped the TCM? Why Your 68RFE May Be Next to Fail

Adding a tune to your 6.7 Cummins can transform the way your Ram drives. Throttle response improves, towing feels easier, and the truck may produce significantly more torque than it did in stock form. But there is one part of…
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 The New HE300VG Turbo: Is the 8th-Gen VGT Worth Upgrading Your 6.7 Cummins For?
By Dirty D's Performance August 11, 2026 Maintenance

The New HE300VG Turbo: Is the 8th-Gen VGT Worth Upgrading Your 6.7 Cummins For?

For anyone running a modern Dodge or Ram 2500 or 3500 heavy-duty truck, the 6.7L Cummins inline-six is the beating heart of capability. Whether you rely on your rig for heavy towing on job sites or demand crisp throttle response…
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 FASS vs. AirDog: Which Fuel System Upgrade Should You Choose for Your Cummins?
By Dirty D's Performance July 14, 2026 Maintenance

FASS vs. AirDog: Which Fuel System Upgrade Should You Choose for Your Cummins?

If you own a Dodge or Ram truck, you already know that the Cummins engine is a legendary powerhouse. But even legends have their weak spots, and for many owners, that weak spot is the factory fuel system. Whether you’re…
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 Turbo Talk: Are Aftermarket Turbos Actually Bad for Performance?
By Dirty D's Performance July 14, 2026 Maintenance

Turbo Talk: Are Aftermarket Turbos Actually Bad for Performance?

If you spend enough time in the diesel world, you’ve probably heard the horror stories. Someone installs a massive aftermarket turbo, and three months later, they’re on the side of the road with a blown head gasket, melted pistons, or…
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 CP4 vs. CP3: The Must-Have Fuel System Upgrade for Your 6.7 Cummins
By Dirty D's Performance June 12, 2026 Maintenance

CP4 vs. CP3: The Must-Have Fuel System Upgrade for Your 6.7 Cummins

If you own a late-model Ram truck, you’ve likely heard the horror stories. One minute you’re cruising down Route 220 near Jersey Shore, PA, hauling a heavy trailer or heading to the job site, and the next, your engine shuts…
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 Wrenching for the Long Haul: Essential 5.9 Cummins Repairs Every Owner Should Know
By Dirty D's Performance June 12, 2026 Maintenance

Wrenching for the Long Haul: Essential 5.9 Cummins Repairs Every Owner Should Know

The 5.9-liter Cummins is more than just an engine; for many truck owners around Jersey Shore, PA, it is a legend. Whether you are rocking a 12-valve mechanical beast or the later 24-valve common rail version, these powerplants are famous…
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 Are Short Trips Bad for Your DPF? How to Avoid Early 6.7 Cummins Exhaust Repairs
By Dirty D's Performance May 31, 2026 Maintenance

Are Short Trips Bad for Your DPF? How to Avoid Early 6.7 Cummins Exhaust Repairs

If you’re driving a Ram with a 6.7 Cummins around Jersey Shore, PA, you probably love the power and reliability that comes with that nameplate. Whether you’re hauling a horse trailer out toward the mountains or just using it as…
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 5 Reasons Your Ram Transmission Is Overheating While Towing (And How to Fix It)
By Dirty D's Performance May 31, 2026 Maintenance

5 Reasons Your Ram Transmission Is Overheating While Towing (And How to Fix It)

There’s a specific kind of sinking feeling you get when you’re pulling a heavy load through the rolling hills around Jersey Shore, PA, and you notice your transmission temperature gauge starting to creep into the red zone. You’ve got the…
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Recent posts

18 Sep, 2026

Sagging Suspension on a Working Cummins: When to Repair vs. Upgrade

14 Sep, 2026

Looking for a Used Ram Cummins? Here Are 10 Things You Should Check First

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11 Aug, 2026

Tuned Your Engine But Skipped the TCM? Why Your 68RFE May Be Next to Fail

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