2001 5.9L or 2004 5.9L ?
I am currently looking at two trucks right now that i would like to get, one is a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 24 valve with 147K miles and the other is a 2004 Dodge ram 2500 5.9L 24 valve High output with 204K miles and a rebuilt transmission with around 12K miles on it. both trucks are automatics witch is what i want and both are free of rust. Im leaning more towards the 2004 just because its a newer truck but the 2001 is in excellent condition and low miles. both trucks are all stock as well. so witch one would you guys take?
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I'd go with the 04 with the rebuilt 48 RE tranny......I have 314,000 miles on my 04, and she runs strong.
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the commom rail is WAY faster than the 24V in stock form. i personally would go for the 2001. prolly gonna be a bit cheaper and with the money you save you can upgrade some of its weak links. its hard to beat low miles. A trucks a truck doesnt matter if the engine runs like a top if the rest of it is ready for an overhaul...
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Lower miles is def a plus, but still 204K is not bad for the engine... I would personally go with the 04 as well!
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I like the 01's because of the way they drive they just feel better to me, I like common rails, but I dont mind the VP44 I take the lower miles. You can make an VP44 into a Common rail if you want to. How you do it is beyond me. Plus I think 01's are eassier to work on over a 04. My two cents.
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Originally Posted by JoeC7711
(Post 816975)
I am currently looking at two trucks right now that i would like to get, one is a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 24 valve with 147K miles and the other is a 2004 Dodge ram 2500 5.9L 24 valve High output with 204K miles and a rebuilt transmission with around 12K miles on it. both trucks are automatics witch is what i want and both are free of rust. Im leaning more towards the 2004 just because its a newer truck but the 2001 is in excellent condition and low miles. both trucks are all stock as well. so witch one would you guys take?
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id go with the 01 less miles and parts are cheaper and personally id rather have a 24valve then common rail
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after 100k - 150k the injectors in a common rail are prone to going bad. When they do they can melt pistons and more. Plus they are over $1000 for a set for the stock ones. You can get a set of 100 hp injectors for a 2001 for 600
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I have an 01 and if you pull anything the transmission will go out just with a stock motor. At 165000 I had to replace my transmission and then I bought my upgrades. I would go with the 04 it will be a better deal.
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i run the crap out of mine with the quadzilla and pull a 12000 - 15000 lb trailer often and im still on the stock tranny. Fluid temp never gets over 150℉ towing.
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