The PowerShop sells and installs performance products for the 5.9 Cummins Dodge diesel trucks as well as other types of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. As with all of the vehicles we specialize in, we are reluctant to do any enhancement without making sure the base vehicle is right. Some of the more common questions and solutions for the Cummins Dodge trucks are:
How Can I Safely Get Additional Power?
Many Cummins Dodge owners find their vehicles drive quite well "on the flat", but don't like hills. Others say their Cummins Dodge has plenty of power when not towing anything but the minute a trailer is attached the power feels inadequate. Responsible power enhancement can be achieved by intelligent use of better breathing, instrumentation and added fueling. The key is to keep everything, including the transmission components, compatible with the rest of the vehicle and the weight being towed. At The PowerShop our long experience helping customers who tow very heavy loads, combined with our philosophy of treating the customer, as we would like to be treated ourselves, guarantees you sound advice that will be on the conservative side. Often people are sure they need more power but have no judgement about how much more they need. The PowerShop can suggest a moderate solution, which can be further enhanced later, so that you can make your own evaluation based on experience. You can trust The PowerShop to explain your options and not try to oversell your needs.
How Can I Get More Stopping Power?
Many Cummins Dodge owners tell us they do not feel fully safe when heavily loaded or pulling a trailer (particularly the larger "5th wheel" trailers) down long grades. The best solution for downhill safety is to properly use an exhaust retarder. You will be able to safely tow that large trailer down steep mountain grades if you equip your truck with a Banks or BD retarding system and the appropriate auto trans controls. We will take the mystery and the hype out of your exhaust retarding decision making process.
What About My Automatic Transmission?
A great many of you have heard that the auto trans in your Cummins Dodge is the weak link in your truck. While Dodge has gradually improved their stock automatic trans, over the years, it still remains true their automatics are a limiting factor when you consider performance enhancements or even if you just want to tow the rated maximum load of the truck with stick power. When it is time to repair or upgrade your Dodge auto trans The PowerShop will be there to help you make a good decision about what it will take to make your trans handle the demands of heavy towing and hauling.
Products available for the Cummins Diesel include exhaust systems, intake improvements, retarding and power enhancement electronics from Gale Banks Engineering. Also available are diesel engine brakes, power enhancement and transmission products from BD Power. For our more budget conscious customers, The PowerShop recommends exchange transmissions from Jasper for those who are happy with stock (or slightly enhanced) power but want a better trans than the original at a more competitive price. The PowerShop will suggest options from Banks, BD, Jasper and a number of other manufacturers depending on what will best suit your needs.
