Hey, I was looking at som trucks last night after hours, and got to wodering if there was a way to know by the Vin.# if an '03 has the HO/48RE. If so, where at in the sequence of numbers and what code?

 

Thanks for the quick reply. So if I read it right it's the 8th # in the sequence with 6/SO-47RE, and C/HO-48RE. Correct?

 

I think your right, being that VERY FEW non-HO '03's came with a 48re, but ALL HO '03's came with a 48RE or Manual. You can also look on the front cover. There should be a plate stating the HP, among other things. I beleive 315 HP was HO for 2003, with a rated 555 ft-lbs torque. I pretty sure, but not 100%

Posted by RamWheelsby4:

VIN POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin
...1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
...3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
2 Make D = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type
...2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag
...3 = Truck with Side Airbag
...6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag
...7 = Truck Less Side Airbag
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...G = 5,001-6000 lbs.
...H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
...J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
...K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.
...L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
...M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.
...W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with Hydraulic Brakes
5 Vehicle Line
...A = Ram Pickup 4X2
...U = Ram Pickup 4X4
6 Series
...1 = 1500
...2 = 2500
...3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
...4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels
7 Body Style
...6 = Conventional Cab
...8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
8 Engine
...K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
...N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
...D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
...6 = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
...C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High Output
...W = 8.0L 10 cyl. MPI Gasoline
...Z = 5.9L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline Light Duty
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 3 = 2003
11 Plant Location
...S = Dodge City
...G = Saltillo
...J = St. Louis (North)
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence

 

i believe it is 305/555.

 

Yup you're right. Got my #'s Mixed up. Thanks!!