Best 5.9 Cummins 24v Performance Upgrades
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Best 5.9 Cummins 24v Performance Upgrades

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…

6.7 Cummins VGT Actuator Problem Guide
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6.7 Cummins VGT Actuator Problem Guide

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…

6.7 PowerStroke vs 6.7 Cummins Ultimate Guide
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6.7 PowerStroke vs 6.7 Cummins Ultimate Guide

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…

7.3 PowerStroke vs 5.9 Cummins Ultimate Guide
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7.3 PowerStroke vs 5.9 Cummins Ultimate Guide

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…

The 5 Best 5.0 Cummins Titan XD Performance Mods

The 5 Best 5.0 Cummins Titan XD Performance Mods

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…

Dodge 3.0 EcoDiesel Performance Upgrades Ultimate Guide
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Dodge 3.0 EcoDiesel Performance Upgrades Ultimate Guide

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…

Best 12v 5.9 Cummins Upgrades
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Best 12v 5.9 Cummins Upgrades

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…