Dedicated to performance modifications and repair and maintenance information for Dodge & RAM trucks with the Cummins diesel engines, EcoDiesel, and HD gas engines. We’ve got articles covering the legendary 5.9 Cummins 12v and 24v engines, 6.7 Cummins, EcoDiesel, and more.
The 5.9 Cummins was produced in two different variations by Dodge from 1989 until 2007. The first generation, known as the 6BT or 5.9 Cummins 12v, was produced from 1984 until 1998. It produced 160-230hp and 400-440lb-ft. of torque. The ISB 5.9 Cummins 24v entered in mid-year 1998 and was phased out after 2007 for…
Currently the longest standing diesel engine, the 6.7 Cummins produces 420hp and 1,075lb-ft. of horsepower. Initially launched in 2007.5, the 6.7 Cummins produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque. While earlier years had stout power numbers for their time, it doesn’t quite compare to the 4-digit torque numbers modern diesels produce. Whether you have an earlier…
Launched in mid-year of 2007, the 6.7 Cummins initially produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque, depending on the transmission. The engine had a number of small changes in the early years with the biggest changes coming in 2011 when SCR and all the other emissions systems were added. Still in production today, the 6.7 Cummins…
The 5.9 Cummins is legendary in the diesel world for many reasons. However, by modern diesel standards it’s a bit lacking in power and torque. Fortunately, the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine has plenty of untapped potential. A few basic mods can truly take it to the next level. Among the best upgrades for the 5.9…
The 6.7 Cummins diesel engine was introduced in 2007.5 as a replacement to the 5.9L due to tightening emissions regulations. Since then, emissions regulations have continued to tighten and various new systems have been added to the 6.7 Cummins. One of the reasons the old diesels remain so popular and expensive today is because they…
Diesel fuel is a lot less refined than traditional gasoline which means it burns dirtier and releases more harmful exhaust gases. Starting around 2007, diesel emissions standards started to become a huge focus point. Today, all diesel engines have a number of emissions systems, including exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel particulate filters (DPF), selective catalytic…
The 5.9 and 6.7 Cummins diesel engines are common options in Dodge and Ram trucks. These two engines have powered Dodge Ram trucks since 1989. Despite only two primary engine designs for a 30 year span there are many differences. Horsepower and torque can vary wildly by Cummins model year trucks. In this guide, we…
Among the best bolt-on upgrades for the 6.7 Cummins turbodiesel is a downpipe. What is it that makes it such a great mod? In this article, we discuss the benefits of a 6.7 Cummins downpipe and list some of our favorite brands that we recommend to our customers. What Is A Downpipe? The downpipe is…
The 6.7 Cummins in Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks already produces impressive power and torque. However, some owners are always looking for more. Cummins 6.7L diesel engines respond very well to tuning and simple mods. Among those is an intake horn upgrade – also known as the intake manifold. This simple mod offers some awesome…
The expensive cost of adding the 5.0 Cummins to the Titan, combined with various engine issues, and the limited towing benefit over gas trucks caused the engine to be retired after the 2019 model year. You can pick one up a bit cheaper these days, but should you? The 5.0 Cummins itself is a great…
Curious about the reliability of the 3.0 EcoDiesel in Jeep and RAM trucks? Unfortunately, the rumors on the internet about these trucks having a plethora of common problems and reliability issues is true. The EcoDiesel did receive a lot of upgrades for the 2020 model year which did improve reliability compared to the first generation….
Unlike the more popular 5.9L and 6.7L B-Series Cummins engines used in Dodge and Ram trucks, the 8.3L is part of the C-Series engine family. It does however share the same inline-6 configuration as the ISB engines. The engines are quite similar but the 8.3 ISC is more suited for larger and heavier applications like…
