Hello,

New to forums.

I'm also planning on getting my first pickup truck soon.
I'm planning on getting a dodge 2500 diesel regular cab long box 4x4.


I've done some extensive google searching.
I found a few posts comparing 2nd generation dodge 2500 and 3rd generation 2500's.

I can't seem to find a straight answer.

Is there any reason I should get a 3rd generation over a 2nd generation?

Wikipedia said these:

"Water jackets and injectors were among some but the most notorious is the "53" block cummins which in these years had a defect that would cause cracks in the block."

On a few forums, some people said the 2nd generation was better, while at the same time others said the 3rd generation ones were better.


Thanks so much in advance for your time, help, and advice.

Cheers,
Kevin

p.s. can anyone advise me which sub-forums I should re post this question?
Thanks so much!

 

In 98, the 2nd gens went from 12 valve, to 24 valve. Both motors were good, 12 valve is a bit easier to work on, (less electronics) 24 valve has the ability to use electronic tuners to squeak some more power out of them. I am not real familiar with what changes came about with the third gen. Might wanna ask in the third gen forum.

 

Hello HeyYou,

Thanks so much for the reply!

Should I post in the 3rd Gen RAM general discussion/NON-tech subforums?

Thanks so much!
Cheers,
Kevin

 

You got it. Welcome aboard.

 

Hello jkeaton,

Thanks so much!

Cheers,
Kevin