1998 RAM 2500 SLT

Description

Up for sale is an absolute time capsule: a 1998.5 2nd-Generation Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Laramie Quad Cab showing exactly 105,623 original miles. Finding a low-mileage 24V with pristine cosmetics is nearly impossible. This truck has been meticulously preserved inside and out while receiving a high-end, thoughtfully executed street-performance compound turbo build.The two-tone maroon and silver body is 100% rust-free, boasting spotless paint, crisp lines, and perfectly clean rockers, cab corners, and doors. The undercarriage is exceptionally clean and dry, showing zero rust on the frame, floorboards, or suspension components. Inside, the truck is in museum-grade showroom condition. While a custom fitted dash mat is used for protection, the factory dashboard is 100% completely uncracked and pristine underneath. The interior plastic panels, carpeting, and original grey cloth upholstery look like they just rolled off the assembly line.Mechanically, this truck is built to perform. It drives incredibly tight and benefits from the 2WD configuration, which offers superior highway handling, a lower ride height, and reduced drivetrain parasitic loss—making it the ultimate highway cruiser or street-strip contender.Performance & Powertrain Build* Engine: 5.9L 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel (105k original miles) fitted with dual heavy-duty Interstate batteries. Spotless, dry oil pan with absolutely zero leaks.* Induction: Custom compound turbocharger setup featuring polished hot-side and cold-side piping, delivering instant spool time, massive top-end power, and highly controlled EGTs.* Intake & Plenum: Upgraded high-flow Banks Power High-Ram intake plenum paired with a massive BD open-element cone filter system.* Boost Control: TiAL high-flow external blowoff valve / wastegate setup to prevent compressor surge and precisely control boost pressure.* Tuning & Power: Edge Comp Box performance programmer, delivering adjustable fuel and timing curves on the fly for massive horsepower and torque gains.* Digital Monitoring: Premium Edge Insight CTS3 digital touchscreen monitor mounted right on the dash, allowing for real-time tracking of critical engine vitals, diagnostics, and customizable gauge layouts.* Auxiliary Monitoring: Dual pillar-mounted mechanical gauges (including an AutoMeter Turbo Boost gauge) for rapid, analog metric tracking alongside the digital monitor.* Fueling & Vital Protection: Premium AirDog II-5G Demand Flow Fuel System (Model DF-165-5G)with an integrated WS100 Fuel/Water Separator and Stratapore filter setup. This setup ensures a constant supply of pure, air-free fuel to preserve the VP44 injection pump.* Exhaust: Premium, high-flow 5” MBRP Performance Exhaust system featuring large-diameter piping and a massive polished MBRP tip exiting cleanly behind the rear passenger wheel (Note: No catalytic converter).* Transmission: 47RE Automatic Transmission. Heavily upgraded with a rugged Mag-Hytec Deep Transmission Pan (Model #727DD) featuring a finned, heavy-duty aircraft-grade aluminum design for increased fluid capacity and maximum cooling performance.* Rear Differential: Upgraded with a Mag-Hytec Heavy Duty Finned Differential Cover (Model #70), offering magnetic drain plugs and maximum cooling and protection for the rear end.Condition & Interior Highlights* True 105,623 original miles.* Flawless Underbody: Incredible collector-quality underside with pristine floorboards, dry powertrain components, and zero rot.* Flawless Factory Interior: The original grey cloth split-bench front seats and rear bench seat are in spectacular condition with absolutely zero rips, tears, or typical driver-side bolster wear.* Pristine Door Panels: All interior door panels are exceptionally clean, tight, and completely free of the fading or cracking common to 2nd Gens.* Spotless two-tone factory paint with excellent gloss and depth.* Wheels & Tires: Aggressive Fuel Off-Road multi-spoke gloss black wheels with machined rivet details, wrapped in premium light truck all-terrain tires.* Clean title in hand.This is a rare opportunity to own a collector-grade 2nd Gen body that has been upgraded with the hardware it deserves.Price: $22,000 OBOLocation: Vacaville CASerious inquiries only. No trades for projects, and no lowball offers.