My new Dodge

[dodge man]

Here is a picture of my new to me 2004 Dodge Ram. Its a 3/4 ton, 305 hp 24 valve 5.9 Cummins. Its an automatic, 4.10 gears, has an Edge Chip and an Air Raid Jr. setup on it. It has also had some kind of exhaust work on it, but I'm not sure what kind. I also think, but I'm not sure, that it has a leveling kit. It has 106,000 miles on it, the interior is in great shape, the exterior is what I would call fair to good, it has a few battle scars. So far I've been happy with it, I've just put a few miles on it, but I'm getting around 20 mpg driving back and forth to work and such. I tried a couple of engine photos, but they came out blurry.

 

[US American]

Great lookin truck. Same color as mine. Looks leveled to me. I think the stock downpipe on that year was 3.5". If your aftermarket is turbo back its probably 4" or bigger.

 

[dodge man]

I took a closer look underneath, and I think the convertor and muffler have both been deleted, thats why its fairly loud.

 

[Dmace]

Good looking truck!

Up here in NH, a turbo is considered a "muffler" so you don't need an actual muffler to pass inspection.

 

[Marveltone]

Sweet looking ride! I've had my '05 CTD for about a year by now, and it continues to impress me daily. You should be very happy with it.

Joe

 

[Diamondpilot]

Nice. I am partial to silver. The 5.9 and 7.3 both sound nice with all the exhaust stuff out of them.

Chris

 

[TnWV]

Very nice looking truck!! I'm a silver only kinda of guy and always keep an eye out for that identical truck. Just haven't found a good enough deal to make me jump. I have no need for a diesel, but man do I love to drive one. One of these days I'll own one just like it.... I hope. Enjoy it, I for one am jealous.

 

[powerstroke444e]

One of my 1st chores is straight piping my 7.3 and 5.9. None of mine have mufflers and can't remember any having cat on them when I bought them.
I like your truck and the mpg gets better more miles you get on them. I have over 400,000 on my 2004 with 4.10 drw and this tranny is best one yet and still can get 19+ @ 55mph and 14.5 loaded

 

[Willl]

Sweet. My 02 the same color.

Catalytic converters came back into play in 03, so it's probably a 'Cat-back' exhaust up-grade. Real easy to check, just crawl under and see.

Got a 4" SS turbo-back on mine.

Edit;
Missed the post where you said you did crawl under to see.
Don't understand the part about "and I think the convertor and muffler have both been deleted".

Are they there or not there ?

 

[dodge man]

I was on me knees at work sneaking a peak. I rolled under it and took a look tonight, it doesn't have anything in terms of a muffler or a cat. The exhaust looks home made. Some of it looks good, but there is a smaller pipe welded in the sytem, probably where the muffler was.

I also pulled a front and rear wheel to peak at the brakes. It will need brakes soon, but not an emergency. I'll have to get used to working on this beast, the wheels and tires are really heavy. The axles are huge compared to a half ton.

One disapointment, I noticed a little rust on the rockers. At first I was a little bummed but I felt better after rolling around under the truck. The doors apear O.K. and I couldn't find any other problems underneath in terms of rust. It looks like there might be a small leak from the steering box.

Thanks for all the comments.