'04 or '04.5
05-07-2006, 05:45 AM
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'04 or '04.5
New here, I just bought a 2004 3500 q-cab laramie with the cummins, my question is how do Ifind out if its a 2004.5, and what are the main differences between the two.
Thanks, Eric
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05-07-2006, 05:50 AM
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Sorry buddy, wrong generation.
93 and older - 1st gen
94 - 02 - 2nd gen
03 - current - 3rd gen
I don't know what the difference is but I'll move this into the proper forum for you so you can get an answer.
I just noticed you just recently joined. On behalf of the Admin here, welcome.
93 and older - 1st gen
94 - 02 - 2nd gen
03 - current - 3rd gen
I don't know what the difference is but I'll move this into the proper forum for you so you can get an answer.
I just noticed you just recently joined. On behalf of the Admin here, welcome.
05-07-2006, 06:29 AM
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The '04 has the 305hp/555tq engine and the '04.5 bumped up to 325hp/600tq. Look on the driver side of the engine towards the front for the data plate. It will show the hp rating.
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05-10-2006, 09:53 AM
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You have a good flowing head and great valves but you have defuelling on shifts. '04.5 is the best year to get of the two. There isn't such a thing as a bad year in these trucks. ks
05-11-2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by abc4yew
You have a good flowing head and great valves but you have defuelling on shifts. '04.5 is the best year to get of the two. There isn't such a thing as a bad year in these trucks. ks
FYI, I have a lifetime average of 18.3 MPG (get up to 21 on the highway)on my '04.5 (315 H2's, 6 speed, 4x4), but I drive REALLY light - 70 mph & rarely push it hard enough to get black smoke.
