Hi everyone, im currently building a 2001 dodge 2500 with a v8 5.9 in it. The truck is originally an automatic, but I have a nv4500 to put in it. I need to buy an ecm for it, but to do so I need an accurate vin #. Ive tried to find one locally on craigslist and on ebay with no luck other than 318 engines (which have a different fuel curve I've read). So does anyone have a vin # I can borrow. Or any other suggestions?

 

Your truck originally came with the 5.9 didn't it? The VIN doesn't designate auto or manual trans, didn't the parts store ask you which you had?

 

go to copart.com and search for your truck there. They post the VINs most of the time.

 

It did come with a 5.9 and it Will run the engine, but I was reading about a guy who did this and when he hits the clutch it will sometimes stall because it thinks it should have some drag from the torque converter still. Plus it throws half a dozen transmission codes

 

See if you can specify manual trans for your vin.

 

EML=5.9L Engine MPI (Light Duty)
DBB=Manual Transmissions

56040399AE 1 EML DBB with Federal Emissions
56040400AE 1 EML DBB with California Emissions

2000 BR/BE 5.9L M5 CAL PCM

05018488AA
56040400AB
56040400AC
56040400AD
56040400AE
56040400AF 08-39-99

Recall number RC-8592-00

2000 BR/BE 5.9L M5 FED PCM

05018488AA
56040399AB
56040399AC
56040399AD
56040399AE
56040399AF 08-39-99

Recall number RC-8591-00