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Best Diesel Engine?

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#1 ·
Ok, so I am going to be buying a dodge truck. im not to picky on year, but i KNOW there are big differences in the engines, i really want to get he best i can, a really want a manual transmission, also. i want to get the truck i can put money into, without wasting it.

thanks for the input
 
#2 ·
04.5 - 07 Pretty much no differences except the 04.5 had the fuel pump under the hood rather than in the tank. I think a 10 lb of torque boost in 06?

03-04 - better fuel mileage, less power, junky fuel pump.

07.5 and newer - crippled by EPA and emissions equipment. Mad power if working properly. Superior 6 speed automatic transmission and exhaust brake.

Anything older than 03 is the older model and I know nothing........
 
#8 ·
Here is the break down of all CTD's in 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen trucks

Year Tranny Stock HP
1994 Auto 160
1994 Manual 175
1994 1 Ton 240
1995 Auto 160
1995 Manual 175
1996 Auto 180
1996 Manual 215
1996 California 180
1997 Auto 180
1997 Manual 215
1997 California 180
1998 12V Auto 180
1998 12V Manual 215
1998 12V California 180
1998.5 Auto & Manual 215
1999 Auto 215
1999 Manual 230
2000 Auto 215
2000 Manual 245
2001/2002 Auto 235
2001/2002 Manual 245
89-93 First Gen 12V rotary pump
94-98 Second Gen 12V P-Pump
98.5-02 Second Gen 24V VP44 electronic pump

2003 S.O. Federal Emissions: 250HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Only available with NV5600
2003.5 The 47RE was replaced by the 48RE automatic transmission and available with the H.O.

2004 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 48RE
2004 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Available with either NV5600 or 48RE

2004.5 (50 state legal) 325HP/600lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005 (50 state legal) 325HP/610lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005.5 The NV5600 replaced with the G56 6spd manual gearbox.

2007 6.7L Cab and Chassis 305HP/610lb.ft with either the Aisin 6spd Automatic or the G56 6spd manual gearbox

2007.5 (50 state legal) 6.7L 350HP/650lb.ft with new 68RFE automatic and 350HP/610lb.ft with G56
 
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