I found a gem today for sale! 1998 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 with only 68,000 miles on it. A real clean truck for sure! My question is the owner says its a 12 valve even though it has 24 valve emblems on the front quarter panels? I understand that '98 was the change over year from 12 to 24 valve engines, but was it common that the factory put the wrong emblems on some trucks?

 

Using the VIN decoder on this site should tell you everything you need to know......Ben

 

Ask for a picture of the motor, as that will answer the question.
I own a '98 12V myself. They where only made for 3 months, so they are not very common.

Going by what the emblems ON THE DOOR say, is not the best way to tell what motor is under the hood. If the emblems are on the front quarter panels, they are not factory.

The 24V and 12V are different enough, I could literally tell the difference blindfolded just by feel. Look for the massive one piece valve cover top...If you see it then it is a 24V.

 

Figure out what sort of gem you found, yet?
Did you buy it?

 

I talked to the owners wife yesterday and she said it was still for sale. My problem is that my wife wants a 3500 RAM and not another 2500 like mine!

 

Soo is it a 12V or 24V?

Swapping in a dually axle, front wheel spacers and different bed, is pretty easy...

 

A 68K mile 98.5 12v would easily get you a 3500 no problem.....those are the most desirable 2nd gens.....