[DuckHunter]

I am thinking about purchasing a new Dodge diesel here in California but I was wondering how much of a difference is there in fuel economy and horsepower versus a Dodge Cummins equiped with standard emissions? Can anyone out there throw me a bone(or a link) on this subject? I have heard that the difference nowadays is nowhere near what is was in years past. Any truth to that?

 

[Ram3500Dually]

2003 S.O. Federal Emissions: 250HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 47RE
2003 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Only available with NV5600

2003.5 The 47RE was replaced by the 48RE automatic transmission

2004 S.O. Calif. Emissions: 235HP/460lb.ft. Available with NV4500 or 48RE
2004 H.O. Federal Emissions: 305HP/555lb.ft. Available with either NV5600 or 48RE

2004.5 (50 state legal) 325HP/600lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005 (50 state legal) 325HP/610lb.ft. Available with either the 48RE or NV5600

2005.5 The NV5600 replaced with the G56 6spd manual gearbox.

Looks like since 2004.5 all the motors are now legal for Cali.

 

[DuckHunter]

Wow. Thanks man. 'preciate it!

 

[tycreek]

Was an interesting note to myself ... mine is not Cali certified and all the other ones I looked at specifically said California emissions. I don't know the difference ... just that it was one of only a couple that were this way.

 

[Bubba_Hemi]

Yup, since the 600's... everything is 50 state. No more HO or SOs.