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How can i tell if a Dodge ram Cummins has the high output engine?

sweetrider asked:


Im looking at one on the internet and theres pix but not a lot. Is there a way i can tell by looking at the engine? Its an slt if it matters.

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4 Responses to “How can i tell if a Dodge ram Cummins has the high output engine?”

1. chevy_man_rob on October 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 am

   easiest way…last 8 characters of the vin, call the dealership. ask them to run a VIP report, or some call it a “14″. all vehicle options listed there!

2. sprinkles on October 4th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

   there is a tag on the engine or valve cover that has all the engine information. valve lash, engine #, serial #, fuel rate, and horsepower and torque. every diesel engine has this tag.

3. 45 cal on October 6th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

   Depends a yr the HO came with the stick shift.The 04.5 was the first 600 series 325hp look on the valve cover drivers side tag.If 305 hp it’s a 04 an lower.05=06 has 610 series 325hp.No HO If your looking i say 04.5 or newer as they come with 4″ exhaust an other computer upgrades an a different trans 48 which is better than a 47=03=04 an these are the quiet Engines. I have the 04.5 4×4 auto 3500 swb loaded 100hp quadzilla, ram/air cold induction system. 20 mph hwy 315×70 x17 BF /ta/KO

4. goodfella8243 on October 6th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

   The easy answer -
   any 235hp and 250 hp engine is a SO Standard Output engine. 235hp engines were California emissions engines.
   Any other engine is a HO. 305hp and up are all HO. The Standard output 250 was dropped in 04.5, so if you have an 04.5+ you have a HO. If it is an 03 or 04, just look at that sticker and you will see which engine it is.

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