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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 08:56 PM
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I think this is technical. If not please move thread where it belongs.
What is the difference between a "6 cylinders 6, 5.9L Turbo Dsl OHV 359 CID" and a "6 cylinders C, 5.9L Turbo Dsl OHV 359 CID" Engine?
I am trying to list it as my vehicle in a parts supplier link and they want me to choose one or the other. I don't know how to tell the difference, nor what the difference is between a 6 or C engine.
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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 09:24 PM
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8th digit of you VIN will tell you which you have. What is the difference? Don't know.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 05:07 AM
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Thanks. The 8th digit is a "C". Do you reckon the local dealer could tell me what it means?

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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Theoretically, the VIN C is the HO version. What year is your truck?
 
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2004 ram 2500 4x4
 
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 05:11 PM
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2004 ram 2500 4x4
From what I am finding, that should be the 325 horse diesel. Don't know where they come up with the extra horsepower though. May be a bigger turbo, may just be programming....
 
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I sure don't know. I bought it in 2009 with 81,000 miles on it. I nearly has 130,000 miles on it now. I am the second owner and will be till I die and my bride does something with it.
 
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Thanks, HeyYou, for your help.
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