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Old 11-09-2008, 06:22 PM
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Hi everyone!

I just purchased a 05 Dodge Dakota yesterday. Monday it will be certified. I it's quad cad, v8, and fully loaded. I love it. I do have a few questions. For now just one, how do I distinguish the regular V8 from the V8 HO. I got it at an auction so I wasn't able to find this out.

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Carl
 
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:38 PM
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Old 11-10-2008, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bandito40
Hi everyone!

I just purchased a 05 Dodge Dakota yesterday. Monday it will be certified. I it's quad cad, v8, and fully loaded. I love it. I do have a few questions. For now just one, how do I distinguish the regular V8 from the V8 HO. I got it at an auction so I wasn't able to find this out.

Thanks,

Carl
A few ways to figure it out...
1. The "V8" badge on the says "Magnum" for non-HO and "High Output" for, of course, HO.
2. The Magnum has 8 spark plugs, the HO has 16.
3. Your VIN number. The Magnum is designated by "N". The HO is designated by "J"

This info will help you.
 
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Old 11-10-2008, 08:40 AM
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The intake manifold reads Magnum so it's not HO which I prefer.

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