I got a chance at a great deal on an 04 quadcab 2500 ctd with the 305hp@2900rpm motor build date 11-26-03. Anyone have any input on that motor (good or bad). I aint got a clue. Truck has 23000 miles on it, great cond. auto,I think its 410s 4x4. Dang close to current truck. Thinkin bout it for the wife!


Thanx in advance
REDNECKONTHENET

 

I've got one. It's a great truck. I know there were a lot of changes with the 600 like you've got, but the 305 is a very highly regarded motor - that's why I bought mine.

 

i like mine np with the motor

 

Better FE with 555 engines vs. 610's due to emissions in 2004.5

Easy to go past it in power with addition of box.

 

Mine is a DEC. 2003 build,great truck..

 

same build month as mine, runs great, only bad thing is the ride its in,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

If the truck checks out okay with you then my advice is buy that truck as fast as possible before another knowledgeable CTD buyer beats you to it!

 

Well I am the proud owner of another 2004 2500 ctd! 23195 miles,small chip in front glass,scratchs in pass door (someone brushed it with somethin rough) Bed in beat to he-- , interior needs cleanin. Couldnt pass it up!

 

I have the 305/555 in mine and it works just fine. As someone mentioned the mpg is a little better in this motor than the next motor.

 

I have a 305, 555 moter it is great. 26,000 miles on her and love it.

 

It's on Hemmings 10 best list. Although this '05 is considerably quicker when you mash the go petal than my '04HO. The turbo spools real quick. Must be the full 4" exhaust? You can fix that though! + no CAT

 

Ditto!

 

Can't justify buying a newer one because it's as good or better than a 600. See gallery...

 

can or can't justify buying a 600???

nice truck by the way! you put your antenna about the same place i had to put mine. here is the whole story Click Here

britt

 

Changed it to can't. Spelling was never a specialty.