Which engine in 04 3500?

[dward]

Im close to closing the deal on a very nice 04 Dodge 3500 QC, LB, 4x4 with only 75000 miles.
It’s at a dealer in California with Ca plates and the previous owner traded it in.
The add shows the HO Cummins and 4:10 rear end which is great.
I had an 03 but bought it in Arizona so I could get the HO.
I thought in 04 there was no more California model with only 235/460 but after researching it looks like it was 05 until only 1 engine rating.
How can find out the actual specs on this vehicle?
I use window sticker lookup to show the window sticker but it only goes back to 2013.
Also, would the Standard output Cummins be a deal breaker on a really nice truck?
I don’t plan to tow heavy and will carry a 3000 lb slide in Camper.
Thanks
Also, they were numerous people calling on the truck while I was at the dealer.

 

[lpennock]

DRW or SRW? Only DRW had 4.10 option.
04 were 305hp and 04.5 where 325hp motors.
There should be a data tag on the motor that tells which is is.

 

[p-Bar]

look at the sticker on the side of the plastic valve cover driver side rear . the data will be there. If it's a cali truck more than likely it's not an HO. also get the build date on the door sticker could be a 04.5 . anything manufactered after 01/04 would be the "600" motor

 

[p-Bar]

You will need to beef up the suspension in the rear. Dually would be better

 

[dward]

It’s a SRW.
I did see an add for an 04 SRW and it said 4:10 with a picture of the window sticker?
Checking the car fax it was purchased locally in Sept 04 so may be an 04.5 and has had only 2 local owners with good dealer service records.
What would the data plate on the engine say?
I’ll try to have the salesman look.

 

[BigPapa]

Do you have the VIN?

 

[p-Bar]

It needs a 1/04 manf date to be 600 motor

 

[dward]

Vin 3D7LU38C74G281657
Thanks for the quick replies and great info.

 

[p-Bar]

Vin look up says it's the 600 motor

 

[dward]

Sweet. Thanks
Did it show if it has the 4:10?

 

[p-Bar]

Yes

 

[AH64ID]

DRW or SRW? Only DRW had 4.10 option.

Not on a 2004. 4.10's could be had on SRW or DRW.

 

[p-Bar]

Here's the link just add the vin
https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing

 

[dward]

I really appreciate your time and help. Should be picking the truck up tomorrow as they have to smog, detail, Lube/oil/filter and replace 2 tires. I’ve owned every generation and I probably like my 03 the best.
I agree with the DRW for the camper but I want to stay smaller in the 8-9’ non-slide out range to get more off road.
Does the 04.5 have the same lift pump as the 03 or was it moved to the fuel tank?

 

[lpennock]

And another link
https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/3D7LU38C74G281657

 

[lpennock]

Not on a 2004. 4.10's could be had on SRW or DRW.

I stand corrected. I was thinking the 04.5 went to 3.73 only.

 

[AH64ID]

I stand corrected. I was thinking the 04.5 went to 3.73 only.

4.10's lasted at least thru the 5.9 with a 48RE. The G56 was available with 3.73's only in a 5.9 from its introduction, aside from less than 100 that got 4.10's but were recalled. A An AD G56 and 4.10's would be a stump pulling SOB, but be doing 2500 rpms at 70 with stock tires.

 

[lpennock]

4.10's lasted at least thru the 5.9 with a 48RE. The G56 was available with 3.73's only in a 5.9 from its introduction, aside from less than 100 that got 4.10's but were recalled. A An AD G56 and 4.10's would be a stump pulling SOB, but be doing 2500 rpms at 70 with stock tires.

I had the G56 so knew that 3.73 was the only option there.

 

[p-Bar]

Yes it was on the filter cannister. You can look and see easily if it was retro to the intank. If not be sure to carry a spare.

 

[Ozymandias]

Yes it was on the filter cannister. You can look and see easily if it was retro to the intank. If not be sure to carry a spare.

Correct, but I think by now most of them have been retrofitted. Especially when it was always at the dealership to do work.