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98 Dodge Ram SS/T

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What are the internal differences between the standard 5.9L engine in the Dodge Ram rated @ 245 HP, compared to the 5.9L engine in the Dodge Ram SS/T rated @ 250 HP. According to Dodge.

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June 21 1:00 AM (1 day and 19 hours later)
         
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http://www.sportruck.com/factory/factory.htm

After doing some research for you, I have come to the conclusion that there are no apparent internal mechanical engine differences between the SS/T version and the regular production version of this engine used in the other trucks. The 5 hp difference in the engine specs is likely due to the performance exhaust and revised PCM calibration that probably incorporates a slightly richer fuel mix and more aggressive spark advance curve than the stock version of the truck. Nowhere in any of my reading have I found mention of any internal differences, nor do parts listings from any of my suppliers specify different pistons, rods, or valves for an ss/t model.

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Edited by Steve7654 on June 21 2005 at 1:01 AM
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