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: 04 or 04.5 how do I tell?


dirtymax35
10-17-2007, 09:00 PM
I just bought an 04 duramax but I do not know if it is an 04 or 04.5 how can I tell the difference? Also can I put a chip in it without messing up the tranny?

8100 Power
10-17-2007, 09:08 PM
The 8th space has a "2" in your VIN Number...

As for tuners. Not much more than ~90HP or so, Depends on how you drive you truck etc...:)

Nathan Muthler
10-17-2007, 09:34 PM
if the eigth digit in the vin is a 1 then its an 04 LB7. If its a two then its an 04.5 LLY.