Remember when the first 2003 Dodge Trucks came out? The hood looked huge like the fords, and the grille was massive. I remember everyone complaining about them, including myself. I just could not understand why they would get rid of such a perfect modern looking body style. Now, a few years later, they have really grown on me. I might even own a newer body style Dodge one day. For now, I have a 2002, and I love it. Its beautiful, and its powerful.

One of our members, Eli, sent us some pictures of his 2002 Dodge Cummins with the High Output motor. The picture quality that he sent us is not that great, but, they are worth seeing anyways. He bought the truck at 16, which is really impressive. He even named the truck, Silvia. At 16, this truck was probably his first girlfriend. Our question is which can you dump more money into? A diesel powered pickup, or a real girlfriend? Having had a 2002 Dodge Diesel, and a girlfriend (now wife), I would say its a tossup.

Eli started this truck out right with a hx-40 turbo, 50hp injectors, a FASS fuel system, South Bend Clutch, ATS 3 piece exhaust manifold, aFe intake, and topped it off with a Quadzilla Adrenaline Module.

All of the work was done by Eli’s family owned business, Blackout Diesel.

This is a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Sport with a 24V Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. The only performance modification he has made is a Holley Blue Pump. However, Nick hopes to add a 5inch exhaust and chip eventually. Another modification that Nick has made is the Cummins stickers. Rumor has it that Cummins stickers will actually add another 25-50HP just by being on the truck. Maybe we can get Nick to confirm that.

Inside the truck is a new deck and 2 - 12 inch kenwood subs with a 900 watt rockford fostgate amp. Nick does all of the modifications and add ons himself, and would like to add a set of towing mirrors and a 2 inch leveling kit before long. This truck is used for work, play and towing.

Thanks Nick, now can we get any Chevy, Toyota and Nissan guys to submit their trucks?

David wanted to show us his new Dodge pickup that he recently purchased in Colorado Springs. Its a 2008 2500 Laramie MegaCab. It has a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel. The only thing that David has done so far is install the Westin Signature Steps. Its a beautiful machine, congratulations David on your first diesel!

Well folks, we have our first Dodge on the “Truck of the Day”! Congrats, Joe Hicks! Today’s Dodge is a 2002 2500 SLT Laramie RAM. Joe purchased his 2002 Dodge in Spokane, Washington. “It died while on a test drive…. the injector pump failed! After it was towed back to the dealer and $1300 repair later I bought it. It’s got the 5.9 Cummins, auto, 4×4, leather and every other option I can think of. This truck has along with it a Dana 70 out back with the Dana 60 up front with limited slip 3.55 gears.”

Under the hood as he said we have a 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel, fueled by an Edge Juice with the Attitude Monitor. Other performance modifications include a FASS 150 series fuel pump system and a MBRP 4″ Stainless exhaust. Before the FASS System was installed, the fuel pressure was 6psi at cruising speeds and “0″ when given any kind of throttle. SCARY! After Joe installed the FASS 150 Pump with the help of his dad, he now gets a consistant 15 to 18psi all the time.

On the outside there are stainless steel running boards, a Delta Pro Tool Box and Turbo Liner to protect the bed. This truck used to have a “patched in” pair of 5″ stacks coming out of the bed behind the cab. Joe says, “…they went bye bye.”

To the interior Joe added a Garmin GPS system (for which his wife is extremely thankful). As you can see, this is a well put together truck. Great color, great accessory combination and totally ready to work and play all while getting 18-21+MPG!

Thanks Joe for sharing your truck with us! If anyone would like to see their truck on Truck Profile’s “Truck of the Day”, please click the button below and fill out the form with as much information as possible.