Chandler is an automotive expert that joined the DieselIQ and 8020 Media teams in 2022. He’s been working on and modifying cars from a young age and has a passion for JDM builds. However, Chandler is also a big fan of American muscle & diesel trucks. He delivers endless automotive knowledge and hands-on experience, and is a seasoned writer who spends some of his free time writing for The Grunge.
Now long retired, the 24-valve Cummins turbo-diesel that was in production from 1998–2007 has officially obtained legendary status. The 24v Cummins was the successor to the 12v Cummins, and some regard them as the two best turbo-diesel engines ever made. Not only are they incredibly reliable and dependable, but they are very popular in the…
While the 6.7 Cummins turbo-diesel is one of the best modern power plants on the market, it is far from a perfect engine. Unfortunately, one of the biggest issues is the Holset HE351VE “Variable Geometry Turbocharger” (VGT). The VGT is a common failure point on the 6.7 Cummins. One of the biggest issues is the…
For over a decade now, the Ford 6.7 PowerStroke and Dodge’s 6.7 Cummins have been the top of the line for turbo-diesel power plants. Yet, besides their displacement, they actually share very little in common. For starters, the PowerStroke is a V8 while the Cummins is an inline-six. However, they are two of the most…
If you were looking for turbo-diesel power in the 1990s and early-2000s, you had two main choices: Ford’s 7.3 PowerStroke V8 or Dodge’s 5.9 Cummins I6. These were some of the first modern diesels to have direct injection and turbochargers as standard, opening up entire new worlds of performance opportunities. Though now long out of…
First released in 2011, Ford’s 6.7 PowerStroke has remained one of the best turbo-diesel engines on the market. Featuring the best in class horsepower and torque, the PowerStroke combines outstanding performance with solid reliability. However, PowerStroke owners are almost never content leaving their vehicle completely stock. One of the most popular mods is the 6.7…
As we’ve talked about before, Ford’s giant 6.7 PowerStroke turbo-diesel is one of our favorite modern engines. It features a combination of outstanding performance and solid reliability, and offers the best in class horsepower and torque. If there is one downside to the 6.7 PowerStroke, it was Ford’s decision to use the Bosch CP4.2 high-pressure…
Since 2011, Ford’s massive 6.7 liter PowerStroke V8 diesel engine has powered their Super Duty, Medium Duty, and Chassis Cab F-series trucks. It has earned a reputation as one of the top modern turbo-diesel engines, due in no small part to its massive power outputs. However, for those looking to get even more power out…
Since it first became available for the 2007 model year, the 6.7 Cummins has made a solid name for itself as one of the most powerful and dependable turbo-diesel truck engines. The engine has 6.7 liters of displacement and is a traditional inline-6 style motor. Depending on the year and model, the 6.7L Cummins produces…
In hindsight, the 5.0 V8 Cummins inside the Nissan Titan XD did not live up to expectations. Nissan only produced the engine for four model years from 2016–2019, and it paled in comparison with their slightly larger 5.6 liter V8 gas engine. Power output was decidedly modest for a V8 turbo-diesel at just 310 horsepower…
While it has been out of production for almost two decades, the 24v 5.9L Cummins is still widely regarded as one of the best turbo-diesel engines ever made. Also known as the 5.9 ISB, the engine was the successor to the beloved 12v Cummins. Dodge produced the 24v Cummins from 1998–2007, where it made 215–325…
In 2014, Stellantis debuted the 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 engine inside the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel. Immediately, the new engine was a hit with critics and customers alike. They praised its smooth power delivery, towing abilities, and respectable fuel economy, and it sold very well. From 2014–2019, Dodge rated the 3.0 EcoDiesel…
Among diesel truck enthusiasts, the 12-valve 5.9 Cummins has long been regarded among top engines. The original 12-valve Cummins turbo-diesel lasted from 1989–1999, making 160–215 horsepower and 400–440 lb-ft of torque inside the Dodge Ram. For the time this was pretty exceptional, but nowadays it’s relatively pedestrian by turbo-diesel standards. Luckily, there are a myriad…
