5.9 light duty versus 5.9 heavy duty

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Jul 6, 2009 | 06:21 PM

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snooked321

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my 01 1500 5.9 gas not inline fith # in the VIN is a C

Jul 6, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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PurplDodge

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The difference is that the HD 360 has an A.I.R sstem with 2 catalytic converters, and an air pump.

Jul 6, 2009 | 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by snooked321

my 01 1500 5.9 gas not inline fith # in the VIN is a C

Yeah but the 8th character is a "Z"

Jul 6, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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jasonw

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Originally Posted by aim4squirrels

HD 5.9's are in the 3/4 ton trucks, the 2500 series. Typically they come with a 47re tranny, D60 axles and a studier frame. Might also have a bigger radiator. The engine itself shouldn't be any different.

How sure are you that the HD 5.9L V8s have the 47RE? Everywhere I've looked has said they have the same 46RE tranny that the LDs do.

Jul 6, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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aim4squirrels

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I was pretty sure, A former member here with a 2500 5.9 had a 47re, perhaps it varied with the model year.

Jul 6, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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PurplDodge

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The 360 never came with a 47RE.

Jul 6, 2009 | 10:37 PM

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Rockyhigh360

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I have the heavy duty 360 2500 and it has a 46 re. Also single(gutted) cat. I know I have a larger factory Trans cooler, but thats a tow package deal.