Jesse did not waste any time...
Jesse did not waste any time modifying his new truck. Visible in the photo are the ATS intake manifold and AFE intake. Not visible are the Edge Jammer injectors and High Tech Turbo 64-71.
The ATS exhaust manifold is tapped for a pyrometer, and Jesse hooked up DiPricol gauges to monitor exhaust gas temperatures, boost pressure, and transmission temperature. Keeping track of EGT is important because he has a serious fuel system to keep up with the air provided by the High Tech Turbo. A FASS 150gph lift pump makes sure that plenty of clean, air-free fuel gets to the stock VP44 injection pump. From there, plenty of diesel is injected into the cylinders by Edge Jammer 150 injectors.
Purple Parts And Hand-Me-Downs
The combination has made 510 hp and 1,010 lb-ft of torque on a Dynocom dynamometer, so Jesse clearly knows what parts work well together. In order to stand up to all that power, he didn't mess around with shift kits or piggyback controllers for the transmission. Jesse went all out with a fully built 47RE from ATS that includes a Five Star billet torque converter, deep aluminum pan, full-race valvebody, high-volume pump, and upgraded clutch packs. The transmission feeds power through the stock transfer case and axles, which have proven to be stout components.
As if the massive torque is not enough to tax the axles, they are capped with 20-inch KMC Rockstar rims wrapped in 35-inch Nitto Mud Grappler tires. Jesse took the rolling stock off of his last second-generation Dodge. In order to make room for the big meats, he also retrofitted the suspension from a previous truck that he owned. The 5-inch Skyjacker suspension makes plenty of room for the 35-inch tires, and the red suspension components even match the truck. The Skyjacker system uses simple lift blocks in the rear with longer shocks. The front uses longer coils, longer shocks, new heavy-duty control arms with relocated suspension geometry, and a drop pitman arm and matching track bar relocation bracket. The matched components allow the truck to ride high while retaining the factory ride characteristics, with no vague steering or bumpsteer. Although he has only owned this '99 for a few short months, Jesse is not regretting his purchase. "I think that I am going to hold on to this one for a while," he told us. If he ever does decide to replace this truck, we don't know if it will be with a 6.7L, a 12-valve, a first-generation, or a Mega Cab, but we do know that it will be made by Dodge and powered by Cummins.
 The ATS Arc-Flow intake bolts...  The ATS Arc-Flow intake bolts right in place of the restrictive factory manifold, providing increased air velocity. In addition, the back side of the ATS unit comes tapped in case you want to add propane, water methanol, or nitrous later on. |  The High Tech Turbo 71 Series...  The High Tech Turbo 71 Series fitted to the Cummins includes a 71mm turbine, 64mm compressor wheel, and 14mm wastegate housing. The turbo adds plenty of air to keep up with the big Jammer injectors. |  The AFE Stage II intake replaced...  The AFE Stage II intake replaced not only the factory air box, but the restrictive stock intake ducting as well. The AFE filter flows 50 percent more air than stock, and is reusable. |