Whats the best year/engine to get?

Whats the best year/engine to get?

02-27-2004, 10:01 PM

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Whats the best year/engine to get?

Hey guys!

This is my first post on the board and been reading everyone else's messages for a while and decided to join. This site is awsome with all the info! Anyways, my question is...

I'm looking to sell my camaro and get into a Dodge Diesel Truck (only way to go with a dodge is if its packed with a cummins

) I'd like about a 1998-2002 with either the 24V or 12V. Which motor is a better longer lasting motor that is fun to upgrade? Also, only driven a few stick cars on occassion. Mostly always driven autos as daily drivers. I'd like a stick becuase they are fun and last a hell of a lot longer than the autos. I prefer a 6speed, did the 12v come with the nv5600? Are these dodge trucks harder to drive versus smaller cars with sticks or old vw bugs?

thank you all!
Erik

Only problem is I must travel to get my dodge, Got to bring federal cert one back to california. California can go to .... with their carb approved crap

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