03 a High Output?

deadeye308 · 11-05-2008, 10:23 AM

I found an 03 6 spd on the innernet. wondering how to tell which motor it had? I thought the HO's didn't come out till 04.5, but the dealer said it was an HO...wondering if anyone knew? and how much diffrence is between them also wondering if the price sounds decent? 03 2500 qc lb 4x4 6spd 87,000 miles no mods for 22,000 thanks alot for your help

JWH_03_Dodge · 11-05-2008, 10:26 AM

if it has the 6 speed, its the HO, unless they did a 5 to 6 speed conversion. They came out with the HOs on the 2nd gens, and by the time 04.5 rolled around they were all HOs

Truck sounds identical to mine, and I paid 21500 3 years ago, but I did lots of shopping around, and drove 12 hours to get it.

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BBRam · 11-05-2008, 10:28 AM

There will be a label on the drivers side of the valve cover as well. 305hp/555lbft is the HO.

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***Hot Stuff*** · 11-05-2008, 10:29 AM

Yup like JWH said. If it's a 6 speed, it's a HO. Unless it was swapped in. Sounds alot like mine!

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RDyson · 11-05-2008, 10:29 AM

03 HO is 305 hp and 555 tq

Randy

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O3Cummins · 11-05-2008, 10:37 AM

Not a bad price, but see if you can talk them down a little. I should have shopped around more for mine...they raked me over the coals...

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***Hot Stuff*** · 11-05-2008, 10:41 AM

I gave 19,500 for mine (all stock, new tires) with 109,000 miles on it. Of course I bought it right before the bottom fell out of the truck market.

Try and deal with them, or keep looking.

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'03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars

Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

deadeye308 · 11-05-2008, 10:57 AM

any advice on mods to it? ( i'm gonna get one sooner or later:thumbsup) deffinatly like to make it breath alittle better( intake and exhaust), but which chips are the best to go with it? or ones to stay away from

***Hot Stuff*** · 11-05-2008, 01:25 PM

NO Banks. Go with the Edge Juice with Attitude (includes gauges, safety parameters, and backdown features), or a Smarty or Smarty JR (must buy seperate gauges). Both are very good units. Depends on what you want in the long run. I like my Juice for on the fly adjustability and simple operation. No downloading or programming from home PC to trucks computer. And the Juice has gauges built in, and you can get a used one for about $500 on here. Just my .02

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'03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars

Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

cattlepuncher · 11-05-2008, 02:10 PM

22 is a little high for an 03' 6spd. I got my 07' auto for 24K, 33,000 miles on it.

***Hot Stuff*** · 11-05-2008, 03:06 PM

It all depends on location. In my area, truck prices (diesels) haven't come down much. Sucks. Unless you want to travel 1000's of miles away to get one. Then you run the risk of it being junk or ragged when you get there.

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'03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars

Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

rock-rod · 11-05-2008, 06:44 PM

I paid $14k for mine with 109k miles on it. It also came with a TST on it. The market is really down and there are some deals to be had...at least in CO.

11-05-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
deadeye308 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 10 deadeye308's Truck Pics	03 a High Output? I found an 03 6 spd on the innernet. wondering how to tell which motor it had? I thought the HO's didn't come out till 04.5, but the dealer said it was an HO...wondering if anyone knew? and how much diffrence is between them also wondering if the price sounds decent? 03 2500 qc lb 4x4 6spd 87,000 miles no mods for 22,000 thanks alot for your help

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11-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
JWH_03_Dodge TECH SPECIALIST Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Star City, IN Posts: 990 JWH_03_Dodge's Truck Pics	if it has the 6 speed, its the HO, unless they did a 5 to 6 speed conversion. They came out with the HOs on the 2nd gens, and by the time 04.5 rolled around they were all HOs Truck sounds identical to mine, and I paid 21500 3 years ago, but I did lots of shopping around, and drove 12 hours to get it. __________________ '03 2500, 4x4, 5sp, QCLB, 90hp injectors, GFS-392, Quad Xilaraider Race, 5" exhaust, SB OFE Want to win a turbo? CLICK HERE Help keep the Rig of the Month going, VOTE NOW

11-05-2008, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
BBRam Super Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 17,321 BBRam's Truck Pics	There will be a label on the drivers side of the valve cover as well. 305hp/555lbft is the HO. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

11-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,560 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	Yup like JWH said. If it's a 6 speed, it's a HO. Unless it was swapped in. Sounds alot like mine! __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

11-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
RDyson Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pampa TX Posts: 1,421 RDyson's Truck Pics	03 HO is 305 hp and 555 tq Randy __________________ 03 SO/Auto, QC/4X4, TST/Smarty, Boost/Fuel/Pyro/Rail Pressure, SPS-62, Goerend, Amsoil 4510, Walbro, Arson CP3 Kit, GDP Power-Flo, Grid Eliminator, Fuel Tank Vent Mod, Donaldson 51", Flux 1's, ARP, 605/1172, 13.16@108.2

11-05-2008, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
O3Cummins Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 151 O3Cummins's Truck Pics	Not a bad price, but see if you can talk them down a little. I should have shopped around more for mine...they raked me over the coals... __________________ 2003 2500 SO QC LB Auto 4X4 -- Edge Juice w/ Attitude, 5" MBRP straight pipe, more on the way...

11-05-2008, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,560 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	I gave 19,500 for mine (all stock, new tires) with 109,000 miles on it. Of course I bought it right before the bottom fell out of the truck market. Try and deal with them, or keep looking. __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

11-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
deadeye308 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 10 deadeye308's Truck Pics	any advice on mods to it? ( i'm gonna get one sooner or later:thumbsup) deffinatly like to make it breath alittle better( intake and exhaust), but which chips are the best to go with it? or ones to stay away from

11-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,560 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	NO Banks. Go with the Edge Juice with Attitude (includes gauges, safety parameters, and backdown features), or a Smarty or Smarty JR (must buy seperate gauges). Both are very good units. Depends on what you want in the long run. I like my Juice for on the fly adjustability and simple operation. No downloading or programming from home PC to trucks computer. And the Juice has gauges built in, and you can get a used one for about $500 on here. Just my .02 __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

11-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
cattlepuncher Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 64 cattlepuncher's Truck Pics	22 is a little high for an 03' 6spd. I got my 07' auto for 24K, 33,000 miles on it.

11-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,560 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	It all depends on location. In my area, truck prices (diesels) haven't come down much. Sucks. Unless you want to travel 1000's of miles away to get one. Then you run the risk of it being junk or ragged when you get there. __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars Adam---Proud member of the OHIO COAL ROLLERS

11-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
rock-rod Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 rock-rod's Truck Pics	I paid $14k for mine with 109k miles on it. It also came with a TST on it. The market is really down and there are some deals to be had...at least in CO.