Hey guys and girls i just got a 94 RAM 1500 my main question though is how do i tell or where do i look to tell if it is a 5.2L or a 5.9L? Thanks Lamb

 

VIN number position over about 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 Y=5.2 Z=5.9
front off engine - big heavy harmonic balancer = 5.2
5.9 has either none or a very small one, not sure which.

welcome. post up some pics. we like pictures.

 

Its the 8th digit in the VIN.

The below breakdown is from the 2001 Dodge Ram Service Manual. Anything I marked with a * may have more code digits not listed for earlier model years, like 1994.

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1st Digit = Country of Origin

• 1 = USA
• 3 = Mexico

2nd Digit = Make

• B = Dodge

3rd Digit = Vehicle Type

• 6 = Incomplete
• 7 = Truck

4th Digit = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

• H = 6001-7000 lbs
• J = 7001-8000 lbs
• K = 8001-9000 lbs
• L = 9001-10000 lbs
• M = 10001-14000 lbs

5th Digit = Vehicle Line*

• C = 4x2
• F = 4x4

6th Digit = Series

• 1 = 1500
• 2 = 2500
• 3 = 3500

7th Digit = Body Style*

• 2 = Club Cab
• 3 = Quad Cab
• 6 = Regular Cab

8th Digit = Engine

• 6 = 5.9L I6 24 valve turbo diesel
• 7 = 5.9L I6 24 valve turbo diesel HO
• W = 8.0L V10
• X = 3.9L V6
• Y = 5.2L V8
• Z = 5.9L V8
• 5 = 5.9L V8 HD

9th Digit = Computer Check Digit

10th Digit = Model Year*

• 0 = 2000
• 1 = 2001
• Pre-2000 model years had letter codes here instead of numbers.

11th Digit = Assembly Plant Location

• J = St. Louis North
• S = Dodge City
• M = Lago Alberto Assembly

12th - 17th Digits: Vehicle Build Sequence Number

 

thank you so much. it was such a headache trying to order new parts for it. ill post some pics after i get back from california so thanks again

 

Don't forget to put all the info about your truck in your sig when you get it all.

 

You should have gotten a tape measure and determined its cubic inches

 

Will a metric tape measure give the cubic centimeters?

 

Look on the radiator cross support.

 

Just curious...how could you purchase a vehicle and not even know what size engine is in it? That's the first thing I check...

 

exactly my thoughts.