2004 Dodge Ram high mileage 24V vs 1998 12V
After talking to a few friends who own newer Ram 3500 and since I am wanting to save money on my TV, they suggested looking into a 1998-2001 12V Cummins as opposed to a later model 24V. I am lookin...
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Bionic Man wrote:
Both would be good engines. 48RE is a much better transmission if you are looking at autos. The NV5600 in the 04 would be better than the 1998 which I think was the old 5 speed. Bigger cab in the 04 as well. I think you can see where I am leaning.
Yes! I may make an offer on the 04. I have found several articles that indicate it is more reliable. The first thing I should do is to replace the injectors on that year. I have to go back and ready, I think there was a mention of a pump that would fail? but I think that was a few years between the 98 and 04, that I definitely do not want.
And I just realized the 04 is indeed a 4WD. I thought they meant 4 wheels in the rear, but I can clearly see the 4WD shifter in the floorboard in the pictures.
