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3rd gen dodge cummins auto to manual swapFor a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. I couldn't pass up the deal I got on it so I bought it with an auto but I'm a manual lover I've always owned a stick. I'm looking to swap out for a nv5600 or g56 and wondering if anyone on here is looking to go from manual to auto. Thanks in advance Possibly the cause of my wts light with the chimes. Anyone thoughts.? First post here on the Cummins forum. I've owned my first Cummins for almost a year now, my 03 2500 has been great. I don't think its a secret that the 48RE aren't the best transmissions out there. I know that it would be cheaper just to rebuild the 48 rather than swap but I wonder. Bone stock, no mods. Shifts perfectly in every gear and goes into over drive just fine. At speed, say at 55MPH steady. Come join the discussion about reviews, drivetrain swaps, turbos, modifications, classifieds, builds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.I have the transmission and trasnfer case. I know pedals will be needed but what else as far as wiring and ecm? ThanksI currently doing the same set up as you in an 05 qcsb 4x4. Pm of you have any questions.I have the transmission and trasnfer case. I know pedals will be needed but what else as far as wiring and ecm? Thanks Ive got a G56 and want auto.I have a 48re compapable transfer case manual shift to trade plus cash.Do you have the ecm and the wires? pedals?Just buy w nee smarty and your set.What has to be changed as far as the cross member and does the bracket under the dash have to be changed or does it have the mounting points for the clutch pedal. I know he'll need hydro's and all that. He is running a Edge juice with att.http://www.orzo.cz/uploaded/4_108-parts-manual.xml
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Is that tune for a smarty or is it a retune on the ecm?You'll need ECM reprogrammed by cummins or a tuner like smarty pedals are attched via a pin under dash. No new brackets needed. Just pedals and pins.I'm from KY and need something better than a G56. Any kind of build to the slushbox?It has about 10k on a rebuild but last time I drove it it wasnt shifting into OD right. U had to feather the gas to get it to shift. Are the g56 trannies weak?Just don't stress them by dumping the clutch or slamming into gears. The case isn't as strong as the 5600. But weld some aluminum bar around the case and it'll be just as stuff.It has about 10k on a rebuild but last time I drove it it wasnt shifting into OD right. Are the g56 trannies weak? So you had to buy a new Smarty to get the program? It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. Great truck all around but I really really want a manual transmission. I'm curious if anyone on here has ever done the swap on a 3rd gen truck and what exactly is involved. There are a few obvious things such as Transmission Swapping shifters and getting the trim for the steering column Clutch and i would assume some things would change as far as the flywheel. What would need to be done for the transfer case. Adding the clutch pedal And I would guess you'd need to flash the ECM What else would be needed to do swap it out?So yeah, buy another truck. You would be changing entire wiring harnesses, possibly clusters, almost certainly ecms, interior panels, potentially steering columns, it would be ridiculous. Its not 1968 anymore and a such you can't just slap a gear jammer in and cut a hole in the floor. The time and literally thousands and thousands of dollars you would spend would be much better applied to not hacking up a nice truck. Go buy what you want and let someone who wants what you have buy yours.http://sva-jeanroze.com/xmedia/4-zinger-manual.xml Just my 2 cents.I have been looking. I only have 100000kms on mine and for what I owe on it I would pay more for a truck with over twice the mileageWishful thinking!) It is cheaper to have 1 harness for all uses and just add the options rather than have different interior harnesses based on which options you want to slap in the truck. However, from under the hood, things are very different. Wiring harnesses would have to be swapped, as well as engine control modules. Not familiar enough with the diesels to provide a good educated assessment, but since there is a transmission control in the ECU if swapping to Manual, you would have to change that costly piece of hardware. As far as the truck is concerned past the addition of the clutch pedal, the shifter, related sensors wiring and tubing if putting in an Hydraulic clutch, I don't see a lot going on there. Now that is for a rear wheel drive. If you have a 4 wheel drive, you will also need to validate if you can reuse your x-case, and may have to also swap the drive shafts. As for an engine swap (with a different model of engine from the original engine in your truck), the best and most affordable option is to have a donor truck sitting right next to yours while you are doing the job. Not only can you have a look to the other truck as you go and figure what needs to happen, but the parts store is sitting a few feet away from the job site. Hope this helps.Wishful thinking!) But if you look at it from a project standpoint as something you would like to do for the fun of doing it, then yes a donor would be the best way to go. I can't afford that as mine is my daily driver.Click Here For Details. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. A stick to auto conversion might not be so bad but the putting a six speed in would be allot of work and very expensive.http://www.drupalitalia.org/node/67656 I drove a mega-cab with a six speed a few days ago and the new six speeds are really nice. The clutch feels dif.I think I liked it better than my NV but would have to drive it more to know for sure. Before you swap it would be a good idea to drive a manual for a couple of days. Shifting in heavy traffic gets old quick. I live in the boonies so it doesn't bother me so much. My old auto was much quicker off the line than my current six speed too. The manual tows allot better though.You need pedals, and hydraulics and a few odds and sods. Unless your fussy enough that you want to swap out the column as well. I just pulled the shift lever off and voila. It was actually a relatively painless swap; I don't think we did any fabricating at all other than a little bit of creative wiring. IIRC, including having issues with the gearshift lever (they gave him one out of a Ram, and it fit differently than the lever for a Dakota), the truck wasn't down any longer than 2 weeks, and we did it all in his garage with floor jacks and bricks Like I said, maybe the Ram is different.At one time it was painless.today I would not even consider it.just trade for another one.the bad part is that for every 6 autos made, there is only one manual put in.they are hard to find. stevedClick Here For Details. When you register on the Mopar1973Man.Com site you'll be able to interact with all the other members. This is the most friendliest Cummins forum you'll ever join. Take the time right now and REGISTER on the Mopar1973Man.Com this will open up many more options and functions on the website. Everyone is very friendly and helpful just ask questions and everyone will help you out the best they can. I'm thinking about doing an Auto to Manual swap to hopefully save on money. (Built tranny's are quite expensive) Can someone share a parts list of the things I would need for the conversion from auto to manual, including the cost of the parts (Except transmission).https://cohemployeenews.com/images/3rd-gen-camaro-manual-brakes.pdf Also, would the ECM need to be swapped or reprogrammed. I need to know everything that has to be done for the swap before I decide to begin the project.Just buy a manual cover if it bothers you.Also add to your list sound deadening material for the hole you will have to cut in the floor.The NV4500 will need a billet input at the very least and there is also the 5th gear issue that will need to be addressed. You will also need a stout clutch to hold the kind of power your planning on making.Overall I'm glad I ended up keeping the auto.The NV4500 will need a billet input at the very least and there is also the 5th gear issue that will need to be addressed. You will also need a stout clutch to hold the kind of power your planning on making.Like myself I've escaped this for the most part by using smaller tires. Oversized tires will impact this more so and require more beefing up of the transmission to hold up. As for the 5th gear nut I'm still going strong no issues.Like myself I've escaped this for the most part by using smaller tires. As for the 5th gear nut I'm still going strong no issues.I'm located within Minnesota. There isn't any transmission that holds up to 500 HP without serious modification. Even then the life span is very short. Having oversized tires puts even more stress on the transmission so failure is even more so common. Check around you find more transmission failures with oversized tires than stock sized.He's a trans builder.RPM 's hop in Overdrive on small exceleration. Same with first gear. They no longer offer in-house built transmissions but will give you a list of recommended builders around your aera.I'm running a remaned Suncoast billet triple disk from him and love it. He got me out a bind and did everything he could to help, I highly recommend him. No one wanted to accept my old VB as a core because it already had a shift kit installed (a couple holes drilled in an oil passage) except for Dusty. He's a very knowledgeable guy and will go out of his way to help you. Paste as plain text instead Display as a link instead Clear editor Upload or insert images from URL.We pay our operational bills with advertising and donations. Please add Mopar1973Man.Com to your whitelist of sites on your adblocker. If you register as a member and submit a donation to the website, the advertising amount is reduced the more you donate. Thank you, for understanding and whitelisting Mopar1973Man.Com. This will allow us to continue providing quality Cummins diesel information to everyone for free. Kansas city. 3 min - Uploaded by omoffroadVery rare 2004 Duramax LLY with ZF 6 speed manual transmission. Truck has been kept in. I wan to swap my 5spd allison to a 6spd manual tran and i am wondering what the cost would be over building the ally(it would be cheape to fix a. feel like spending 4800.00 on a trans i cant fix myself if something goes wrong and will be expensive to fix at that(plus an auto isnt the best for heavy towing).This is why on the manual duramax, the engine is still rated at the original 320 hp and 520 torque, where as on the auto's, you can now get 360 hp 650.And how are these transmissions holding up? 05' DMAX; tranny is starting to slip a little and acting up. I am toying around the idea of converting to a ZF6 and aftermarket tcase. Anyone done. Duramax auto to manual trans swap. Get file. Adapter plate 2003 2009 5. The allison transmission has been one of the hallmarks of the duramax option. Bo on crossmember for duramax solid axle swap kits with allison transmission. Engine swap parts guide auto world photo 24561287. Manual transmission versus.The truck is super sporty and quick right now (engine and trans tuned) No way a manual would shift as smoothly and get up and go as smoothly or as quickly. What I am interested in doing however, is swapping in a manual transmission. This was the. I would look into something such as a 6.0 swap before a manual swap, and it's probably more easily done. I have toyed with the idea of lift kits, engine swaps and tranny swaps but I am afraid of screwing it up. His grandfather gifted this 1969 Chevy C10 for his 15th birthday. Brett's grandfather had swapped in a three-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine, but the power was underwhelming. To satisfy his need for power, a swap to a small block Chevy. I really want to take out my automatic and put in a manual but cant find any info on it. I have a 2000 7.3 and just would like some info on it cost for parts and labor, any problems it could cause, pros cons, etc. 16 Items. Shop Transmission Options for the GM Duramax 6.6L 2001-2004 LB7! XDP carries all the parts and accessories you need for the best diesel performance. If you're looking for serious performance from your truck, there's no substitute for diesel power. Upgrade with our Cummins conversion kits today. Check out 14 companies that specialize in diesel conversions that will allow you to go diesel in your trail rig. See how you can swap a diesel in your 4x4 in this month's issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. We love manual transmissions because they give us more connection to whatever we're driving, which immediately brought me to my first grievance: the transmission's personality doesn't match up with the rest of the vehicle. The Eaton N8D six-speed is unapologetically a truck transmission. Shift slow, shift. Find great deals on eBay for Allison Transmission in Complete Auto Transmissions. Shop with confidence. With our Auto-Launch circuit on you will leave the line in 1st and as the engine gains revs it will automatically shift clutchless to 1st-overdrive. This means you are 28 farther down the track or street before you have to clutch the car. This is key to acceleration as otherwise any manual trans car gives up big hunks of time to.Application: 2004.5-2005 GM Duramax 6.6L. Includes. For folks that have no intention of swapping in a Dana 60 or any other solid front axle, there is still very good cause to swap in the Speed House NV273C transfer case. Customer responsible for core return shipping. Call 800.868.0053 for details. Cummins Powerstroke Duramax. Transmissions. Assembled here in the USA with proven parts and techniques. Tow. Street. Race. GET MORE!. The fastest, strongest Diesel Torque Converters and Transmissions on the market. Not all Chevy 5 speed transmissions can be switched over because of a different bolt pattern on the case of the transmission. These are a better choice if you are swapping in a 4 speed auto in place of a C-6 or manual trans as they have a speed sensor in the tail shaft housing (the E4OD does not). This allows you to use a transmission controller without having to get a speed signal off the rear axle. These transmissions will work.. the world's most innovative diesel truck performance products - over 600 products for one-stop shopping. Whether you need power and efficiency for towing, off-road, recreation, or racing, ATS Diesel Performance can meet your needs, quickly and at a reasonable cost. ATS has products for GM Duramax, Dodge Cummins. How hard and what all is needed to swap from an auto trans to a manual trans. I already have the cluth pedal assembly. What else will I need. Been trying to find a 4wd manual trans, and they seem kinda hard to come by. Looks like this might be the only way.Diesel Conversion Specialists also offers billet-aluminum transmission adapters to bolt Cummins engines to Ford and Chevy transmissions with your. How much would it cost to convert a truck with a manual transmsion to get an auto tranny?. hard to come by why not sell yours and by a new old truck with an auto in it.I have a 1998 6.5 Turbo diesel(C3500) with a 5 spd manual, (2WD) which I was going to swap for a 4L80 E automatic trans.Swapping an MGB all-iron 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and 4-speed transmission for a Buick 215 V8 and a modern 5-speed transmission actually improves both cornering and acceleration because it reduces the overall weight of the car by about 40 lb (18 kg). Power is approximately doubled; torque increases even more. The diesel automatic transmissions typically used a different torque converter than the gas engine automatics, although there seems to be some exceptions (which relate to the truck's GVWR) in which this is not the case. If swapping transmission from gas to diesel, it is best to acquire the torque converter specific to your. If you're thinking about doing a Cummins swap, this is an article you don't want to miss. It was actually cheaper to do the swap than to go out and purchase a 40, 50, or 60 thousand dollar vehicle. That was a. The NV5600 is the 6 speed manual transmission behind 5.9 Cummins engines from the factory. Only available with Allison 5 speed auto or 6 speed manual. The kit installs in less than 10 minutes.at least for me, as I had the trans on the bench. 5. The manual output shaft is a larger 29 spline, and your auto uses a smaller 23 spline. CAConversions the Webs full service destination for do it yourself- diesel engine or transmission conversions with the Million Mile Solution. Predator Duramax Engines are built for extreme. The typical response to abnormally high fuel dilution is to make sure that maintenance is performed regularly per the owners manual. The threat has yet to surface as a serious. Planning out a 6.6L LML Duramax swap for a Volvo 240.An Allison would by far. There are many of these trucks that have outlasted multiple rebuilds on auto transmission trucks. The long answer is: it's difficult to find a heavy duty pickup with a manual transmission for testing, it's even harder to find a truck that is comparable in configuration to another truck with an automatic (i.e. crew. I cleaned the MAS, replaced shift sensor, made sure trans fluid was full, disconnected and reconnected the battery, and now I am thinking of replacing the stepper motors for the speedo but don't think that. Go to an auto parts store and buy either a Haynes manual, or a Chiltons manual for the Yukon. I want to swap in a big rig diesel something on the order of a Detroit Diesel 60 series pre EGR or a Cummins N-14. Yes I know I'm crazy. I teach welding and have. I'm a big fan of manual transmissions - what would be a good start for me to look into for one of the above engines. Thanks in advance folks. ALH auto vs manual VW MKIV-A4 TDIs (VE and PD). If you want the 2nd car, as a running driveable car, fixing or swapping the tranny would be your 2 options. You could also shop for a. My thoughts are to do a Duramax swap. As I see it, I would need the entire truck for all the parts for the swap--not just finding an engine and transmission (I'm assuming the existing 4L80. 93 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5L TD 5 spd Manual trans Sold 97 Chevy Silverado CrewCab K3500 Dually 6.5L TD Auto. In fact, prior to the advent of the GM Gen. Auto to Manual trans 03-07 3rd Gen.The 727 - 48RE are great transmissions, it's been around for almost an eternity and there's tons of aftermarket parts out there for it. There's an article in the latest Diesel Power Mag (March, pg. 107) about a guy with a 1,300HP Duramax that. Filter by Vehicle. Please Log In or Create an Account to filter by vehicle profiles. Or, configure a Guest Profile. Product Filter. Engine. - All -, 2.8L Cummins Diesel, AMC 150 CID 2.5L Inline 4, AMC 232 CID 3.8L Inline 6, AMC 242 CID. Read the tech article on a Impala SS Wagon Six Speed Swap, brought to you by the experts at Chevy High Performance Magazine. Since fullsize B-cars were never factory equipped with manual transmissions, a matching clutch and brake-pedal assembly did not exist. To overcome this obstacle, the. AND have no lights. Decided to replace the Auto engine wiring harness to a manual wiring harness. Can the experts out. So we looked into the matter and will be introducing another TBMSport exclusive 6-speed automatic transmissions that will fit in your traditional late model rear drive application with little to no. Jaguar, Jag, British, Muscle, Musclecar, Automatic, auto, v12. AM, General, Diesel, duramax, conversion, swap, 6.5, 6.5L. But why, isn't the 68RFE supposed to be one of the most advanced automatic transmissions behind late model diesels?. The 4R-Trans has a superb gear ratio set that really favors the diesel engine. The gear. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REFLASH THE FACTORY COMPUTER TO A G56 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Clean Complete 06 LBZ engine, Easy swap in for 06-07 trucks, I have harness for 07-10 trucks at no additional cost. Out of running. This is from an 2003 Auto Truck. This is the style that is found right on the engine. This works on 03 and 04 Automatics. Bought this not knowing it wouldn't work on a manual trans computer. Looking to start a thread on exactly what it will take to mate a ZF S6-650 to the 6.5; in my case this is a swap out for the 4L80E and rounding out the. Further changing gears lets the turbo spool down with a manual trans. Not sure if this idea has been tossed around, but I was curious if anyone might have insight on converting their push button 4WD to manual. I am sick. This engine is definitely on my radar as a swap into my GMC Sonoma if you end up sorting compatibility with the GM 4L60E auto transmission. The manual transmissions are weaker and your towing capacity drops to less than 50 of the capacity of the auto. And you've got the 5spd auto, so you won't gain any mpg. Sounds like more work than its worth to me. If you know of other swap kits please use the form at the bottom to submit one. GM, LSx, LS1, LS2, LS3. That when you need everything out of your truck you want to know it has it and more to give, over build and you can always drive with confidence. People tell my all the time turbo 400 auto-trans is bullet proof, With the three i broke this year i am up to 20 in total. You'd have to get ahold of a front manual transaxel, clutch assemble, gear shift assembly, NEW ECU. Just sold a turbo diesel mercedes engine which was in great condition with the automatic gearbox for 600 dollars. The ZF6 manual transmission used in Duramax trucks is found here online. General Motors began. While the decision was made to terminate this practice in favor of a different build, there are plenty of people who still want a ZF6 transmission for sale for their Duramax pickup truck. These can be ordered. Hard Part Instructions.Switch automatic to manual transmission or vice versa. Compensate for displacement. Internal engine modifications. Introduced in 2001 along with the Duramax diesel engine in GM trucks, the Allison 1000 is a monster 330lb piece that now packs six gears and the ability to.Auto to manual swap 01 jetta tdi 1.9 VW TDI forum. Can anyone please let me know what trans i should put in place of an automatic trans to convert to a 5 speed manual on a Forums. VW and get a transmission. Search for Vw Manual Transmission. Choose Advance Auto Parts for Camshaft Position Sensor.High; Low; Enhanced. Exhaust Brake Mount Clear. Turbo Mount; Remote Mount. Check out In Stores Now to learn how to make shopping easier with Walmart products. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem. CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name. VENTURE are registered trademarks of General. Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.The first vehicle to fall victim of the diesel swap was a Dodge Charger. The most difficult task was retrofitting the manual transmission to fit and look clean as possible. A 5th Gen Camaro salvage recovery vehicle was sourced and after a 6.6-liter Duramax engine was found, Mueller went to work. Manual Transmission Swapping. The technology was originally developed by a Dutch auto manufacturer by the name of DAF (since acquired by Volvo). I gave my shop manual to the guy who bought my '52 Ninety Eight, but I think it said in there that S kept the transmission in third up to something like 55 or 60 mph. RESULTS 1 - 60 of 39787. 4-7 Swap (7). Blower (4). Chevrolet Performance (4). Drag Race (27). Fuel Injection (6). High Energy (9). Launcher (6). LS Street Thumper (4). For vehicles named Dodge Ram, see List of vehicles named Dodge Ram. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.Just like Ford, Dodge used 150 to indicate a half-ton truck, 250 for a three-quarter-ton truck, and 350 for a one-ton truck. Externally, the first-generation Rams were facelifted versions of the previous generation Dodge D-Series pickups introduced in 1972. The new model introduced larger wraparound tail lamps, dual rectangular headlamps, and squared-off body lines. Engine choices were pared down to the 225 slant-6 and 318 and 360 V8s. The interior was updated and included a new bench seat and a completely new dashboard and instrument cluster with an optional three-pod design - a speedometer in the center, with the two side pods containing an ammeter on the top left, a temperature gauge bottom left, a fuel gauge on the top right and an oil pressure gauge bottom right. Models without the full gauge package had only indicator lights in the place of the temperature and oil pressure gauges. The four-door crew cab and Utiline beds were dropped after the 1985 model year, to make room on the assembly line for the upcoming 1987 Dodge Dakota, and were never reintroduced in this generation. In 1988 the slant-6 engine was replaced by a 3.9 L (240 cu in) fuel-injected V6 engine. The 5.2 L (318 cu in) engine also received electronic fuel injection in 1988.Additionally, the instrument cluster was slightly revised; the ammeter was replaced by a voltmeter while maintaining the 3-pod arrangement of the speedometer and gauges. Also in 1990, Dodge reintroduced the Club Cab, equipped with fold-out jump seats for the 1991-1993 models. Entry was made through the passenger or driver's doors, as there were no rear doors for this configuration. Part of this was due to the dated cab and chassis design which had been in production since 1972, there was no powerful diesel option until 1989, and there was no big-block gas V8 option. Additionally, the interior had been given few updates since October 1980 market launch.Additionally, Dodge introduced a new overdrive automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption. The A727 automatic saw continued use for some 5.2 L engines, all 5.9 L engines, and heavy-duty applications.The engines were substantially upgraded for 1992 (3.9 L and 5.2 L) 1993 and 1994 (5.9 L) with multi-port fuel injection, new manifolds, and higher-compression cylinder heads for noticeably higher output. A heavy-duty automatic transmission with overdrive called the A518 was offered with the 5.2 L and 5.9 L engines. As part of Chrysler's overhaul of corporate transmission nomenclature, the A500 and A518 were redesignated 42RH and 46RH, respectively, in 1992. The initial 4 signified a 4-speed transmission, the second digit identified the transmission's relative torque capacity, the letter R in the third position denoted a rear-wheel-drive transmission, and the final letter H signified hydraulic shift control. The 3-speed automatic remained available; the A727 was redesignated 36RH, and the A904, A998, and A999 became the 30RH, 31RH, and 32RH, respectively.The Cummins was coupled with a heavier-duty version of the A727 automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission and is available on 250 and 350 pickups and pickup-based chassis-cab trucks. This diesel engine option was different from the optional diesels in Ford and GM trucks. The Cummins features direct injection, whereas the Ford and GM diesels feature indirect injection; this also means that the Cummins does not have to rely on glowplugs. The Cummins is a straight-six engine, whereas the GM and Ford diesel engines are V8 engines.In the late 80s, a light package as well as the large 6x9 mirrors were added to the list of options.By 2001, Ram sales figures were below those of Ford and Chevy trucks.Added to the line up was a new 488 cubic inch 8.0L V10 engine designed as an alternative for those who wanted superior pulling power but did not want a diesel. The new V10 and Cummins turbo diesel could only be had in the 2500 and higher designation models. Models were now the 1500 half-ton, 2500 three-quarter-ton, and 3500 dual-rear-wheel one-ton in both 2- and 4-wheel drive. 1500 Rams offered both 6.5- and 8-foot (2 and 2.4 m, respectively) boxes. 2500 Rams offered 6.5-foot (2.0 m) boxes with club or quad Cabs.The purpose of the difference between the light-duty and heavy-duty 2500 trucks was for the heavy-duty 2500 to take the place of the discontinued one-ton single-rear-wheel trucks. Rear axles for the light-duty 2500 trucks were semi-floating, while the heavy-duty 2500 rear axles were full-floating.The dash and gauge cluster were a far cry from the previous model Ram and were far more modern as well. A redesign of the dashboard and instrument cluster was introduced in 1998 along with the introduction of the quad cab, and rounded black plastic side-view mirrors replaced the previous rectangular design.