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how do you know if truck is 04,or 04.5?what are best mods?

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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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how do you know if truck is 04,or 04.5?what are best mods?

this is my first dodge with a ctd its a 2500 4x4 club cab, 600 engine,6spd. truck production date is 02/04. is mine a 04.5? no mods yet, i am wondering which are the best air filter, torque tube,exhaust either under truck or 6"dual or single stacks the noise is no problem louder the better,plug in power up modules. thanks in advance
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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I have to say i wish I had just gone with injectors instead of an Edge EZ box as my first power mod...
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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Re: how do you know if truck is 04,or 04.5?what are best mods?

Originally posted by hooked3800
this is my first dodge with a ctd its a 2500 4x4 club cab, 600 engine,6spd. truck production date is 02/04. is mine a 04.5?
If I am not mistaken, the fact that it is a 600 makes it a 04.5.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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Correct!
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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I don't know much about power type mods, but there are some other things that come in handy.

The rear wheel liner kit is nice to keep gunk off the underside of the body, I really like my Jacob brake, and I would also recommend some sort of protection for the fog lights ($117 ea for replacement) and for the AC condensor (rocks/sticks come through the hole between the tow hooks). I just got the 3M film for the fog lights from stoneguard.com, and the AC condensor guard from Kilbyenterprises.com, and both appear to be well made for the money.

Some sort of mud flap or running boards will help protect the paint, which seems to chip fairly easily.

Also, welcome. I'm sure you will get lots of friendly advice on power mods from people who know what they are talking about.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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I have to say i wish I had just gone with injectors instead of an Edge EZ box as my first power mod...
Could I trouble you to tell me why? I was gonna go with an EZ to start.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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check the valve cover, there's a sticker on the side, if it says 325 hp, it's a 600 and therefore an '04.5
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