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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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ok this may be a easy question, but i can not find a answer to it. when i look for parts for my 2006 ram 1500 5.7 two engine types come up?
a 5.7L D hemi and a 5.7L 2 hemi?

whats the difference and how would i know which to pick for my truck?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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decode your vin? think the 8th digit is engine
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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One is MDS equiped (1500s) and the other is not...i think D is non-MDS...anyone confirm?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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2 = MDS which all STD cab and Quadcab 1500's have 06-08. The D is the non MDS in Megacabs and 2500's.
 
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