My first post!

I know to look at the side of the engine for the sticker with the 305hp marking for the HO engine. But how do you tell if it has the 48RE in it?
Do all the HO's or is there a starting build date?

Thanks,
Brian

 

if its an HO it and an auto it only came with a 48re

 

That what I thought. HO (305/555)= 48RE

 

darn, my sticker says 325 hp..... 48re all the way! fianally raclabrated for the tires correctly and doin good!

 

Brian, drive that hot rod 65-75mph before you even think about buying it. I traded mine in because it vibrated. With 44k on it, it vibrated bad. When I was taking delivery of my '05 with silky smooth thirsty Hemi, a young buck was already negotiating on my traded '03 clean as new not even a door ding cream puff vibrator without taking it out on the interstate. I told the salesmen why I was trading so they knew it was a vibrator. I felt bad but it's theirs and up to the buyer to check it out thoroughly like I didn't before I bought it new. Maybe the mystery TSB will finally appear out of the blue.

 

Is the vibration a common known problem on these? What causes it?
Do you only feel it at highway speeds and can you describe it more so I know what to look for?
Looking at 2003 models because of the cheaper price.

I got rid of my Power Stroke after two transmissions and am looking for a new diesel. The thing I like about the Dodge is the smaller size.

Anything else to look for on an 03?

Thanks for the replies,
Brian

 

also starting on build dates on and after jan 1, 2003 all trucks including the SO motors have the 48re installed

 

Im not sure the date is correct I ordered my truck in May and picked it up in june cause i waited for the Auto and the HO its considered 2003 1/2. But when they started making them they put them in all the trucks

 

the build date im pretty sure is correct, ive heard from several people its jan 1 03 and my build date it jan 18, 03 and i have the 48re and its a SO motor. also u can check the code in the glove box, i think its like DB8 or somthing like that, someone else will chime in with that, too cold to walk out to the truck

 

Not so, i ordered mine in Feb of 03.
Never heard the term 2003 and 1/2 before either.

 

Anything else to look for?

 

ok my bad

 

Does anyone know the code to check whether it is a 47re or a 48re?

I bought a used 2003 standard output, and am wondering if I got the 47 or 48.

Thanks for any input.

 

brb ill check...


the code to the 48re is DG8, if it has another code (which i dont know off the top of my head) it will be the 47re. there are two transmission numbers in my glove box but the DG8 is the one that tells me its 48re... good luck hope this helps

 

Capp35,
Since you've decided to buy a used truck save yourself some money and buy a year older truck. I traded my 2002 HO for a 2004.5 HO and I have been kicking myself ever since. You could get a truck that gets 4-5mpg better and have more real power.