sold my chevy gas job a few months ago, been looking for a dodge diesel ever since. i like the 2nd gens and something with a 24v. can you guys tell me the differences between the trucks from 99-02? I was wanting an 01 or 02 but came across a pretty nice 99.

And for now the truck would remain stock, but will put in a fuel pressure gauge. what are normal pressures? what is the lowest you want to see for psi? thanks.

 

99-01 have rear drum brakes, 02 have rear disc. Thats all i know of, but im sure there are more. normal pressures are 14-16 psi at idle and no less than 10 psi at wot

 

keep an eye out for the infamous "53" block... tends to crack more than the others. in the '01's & later you may find it easier to find the 55 block which is a solid motor... not trying to scare you, just bringing up the info...

 

as far as options go, are these truck years pretty identical??

were there any big changes from one year to the next??

stock HP numbers for these years anybody?
thanks.