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2nd Gen Ram Tech1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
Usually the casting date is on the drivers side, just above the freeze plugs. it is in standard format, mm.dd.yy
The casting code is basically just a part number. I do believe those are the same for all blocks of the same displacement. (maybe minor changes over its production life.