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Based on the VIN Code readouts, for 1994-97, 8th digit should be "C" for 5.9 12v Cummins. For 1998+, 8th digit should be a "D" for 5.9 12v Cummins.
8th Engine (1994-1997)
5 5.9L 8cyl MPI-HDC
C 5.9L 6cyl Diesel
G 2.5L 4cyl
T 5.2L 8cyl CNG
W 8.0L 10cyl
X 3.9L 6cyl MPI
Y 5.2L 8cyl MPI
Z 5.9L 8cyl MPI-LDC
8th Engine (1998+)
3 3.0 Liter V6 MPI
5 5.9 Liter V8 MPI (HD)
6 5.9 Liter I6 24 Valve Diesel
7 5.9 Liter I6 24 Valve HO Diesel (2001)
D 5.9 Liter I6 Diesel
R 2.5 Liter I4 MPI
P 3.3 Liter V6 MPI
W 8.0 Liter V10 MPI
X 3.9 Liter V6 MPI
Y 5.2 Liter V8 MPI
Z 5.9 Liter V8 MPI (LD)
Also, check the 10th digit for model year, see below:
10th Model Year
R 1994
S 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
1 2001
2 2002
etc -------
A 2010
Sounds like your truck is a 98 not a 97!
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98 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 Quadcab. HP215 IP, Bosch injectors, AFE Filter, 60lb springs, 4K GSK, BD Super B Special, Silverline 4" exhaust, gauges, 47re stage 5 billit in/out shafts,dunrite VB, MAG-HYTEC 727DD pan, ATS 5-star TC, Borgeson gear box.
Last edited by FlaCracker; 05-31-2012 at 11:19 PM.
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