2004.5

[GFritsch]

The comparison was made between the 04 305/555 and the 325/600 engines (Reread the first two posts) I stand by my statement the that trucks are more similar than different. My second statement is proven by the posts that follow.

 

[gonzo2]

It seems to me (just by casual observation) that the later 04. 5's have less trucks with mileage issues than the early ones. Does this seem correct?

We give the Dodge boys a lot of grief on this site, but personally I am always impressed with all the work they put into improving our trucks while trying to keep ahead of the EPA and acountants.

BTW I drove a 600 last weekend and it did feel slightly stronger by the seat of my pants.

 

[txhawg]

It seems to me (just by casual observation) that the later 04. 5's have less trucks with mileage issues than the early ones. Does this seem correct?

We give the Dodge boys a lot of grief on this site, but personally I am always impressed with all the work they put into improving our trucks while trying to keep ahead of the EPA and acountants.

BTW I drove a 600 last weekend and it did feel slightly stronger by the seat of my pants.

I agree, I just wish they would help us early 4. 5 owners out with whatever they did to the later ones. I have a 325/600 and do love it. I didn't know about the mileage differences when I bought it. I had heard great MPG numbers from friends who own the 305/555, and traded my HEMI (talk about bad mileage) for this truck. Maybe it's just me, but I think my 2WD Qaud cab longbed CTD will beat my hemi in a race. Towing there is no camparison.

 

[mberry]

The comparison was made between the 04 305/555 and the 325/600 engines (Reread the first two posts) I stand by my statement the that trucks are more similar than different. My second statement is proven by the posts that follow.

I have to disagree. The engines are similar and what you see physically is essentially the same. The real difference is in the ECM. The major difference is that there is LOTS more lines of code and programming junk in the 600 ECM and one more injection event for the CARB/EPA folks.



I just sold my '02 auto that got 17-18mpg and am getting an '04. 5 6 speed. If my mileage stays the same I'll be happy. Even if it's a little lower so be it as I will have 90 more horses and 140lb ft more.

 

[Po' Riggity]

The kid, Po' Riggity comes on and says Im full of crap, then continues to post similar posts. I think this thread needs to be closed.

Im done with you. I don't see how my two posts were similar, and thanks for the kid compliment BTW.

Scott

 

[GFritsch]

mberry, you make some good points. I was thinking more generally in terms of performance / towing ability / driveability. I have heard of poor and great mileage from both engines. I have been very impressed with the power and economy from my new truck. Yes it does get about 1-2 mpg less then my old truck, but the new one is bigger and heavier and has 150 more hp. I believe both trucks are great trucks.

 

[PJ]

Im done with you. I don't see how my two posts were similar, and thanks for the kid compliment BTW.

Scott

Your stats show you to be born in 1980. . That is a kid in my book. Your replys and slams confirm your age :-laf

Im sick of kids coming on line, still wet behind the ears, talking about nothing that they know anything about and then saying that other people are full of crap.

Well, I accept your apoligy

 

[Po' Riggity]

Your stats show you to be born in 1980. . That is a kid in my book. Your replys and slams confirm your age :-laf

Im sick of kids coming on line, still wet behind the ears, talking about nothing that they know anything about and then saying that other people are full of crap.

Well, I accept your apoligy

Ok, are we done now, can we get back to the tech?

Scott

 

[REPeeler]

In my opinion MPG is subjective. I can drive my truck 5 different ways and get 5 different results. Everyone is never going match.

 

[kober]

The 2004 HO truck has the 305/555 ETH engine. The 2004. 5 had a mid-year release of the new 325/600 ETH engine which was necessary to meet the January 2004 emmissions regulations. They also discontinued the ETC Standard Output engine.

The new engine has several changes, including the radiator shroud, intercooler, exhaust valves, turbo housing, ECM and has a post injection event as well as a catalytic converter.

Dave

Ok, so since mine is the 600 and has the cat I guess I have a 2004. 5. Thanks for the clarification guys.

Kurt