What is the best Cummins engine ever made?

The 6.7L Cummins has proven itself as one of the best in the game for pickups that pull or haul heavy loads (with factory ratings up to 30,000 pounds). And, for those who race pickups, the 6.7L is the preferred engine of many heavy-hitters at our own Diesel Power Challenge events.
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Whats the most reliable Cummins?

Dodge 2003 – 2007 2500 with 5.9-liter Cummins

This model year range of Dodge Ram trucks was one of the most reliable, both in terms of the 5.9L Cummins and the truck built around it. This truck was born to tow and haul heavy loads.
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What year Cummins is the best?

1994-1998 2500 & 3500

As far as performance potential goes, it doesn't get any better than the mechanical P7100 equipped versions of the 12-valve 5.9L Cummins. They're simple, rock-solid reliable, and can easily tick off a half a million miles if properly maintained.
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What is the best diesel engine ever?

Ranking The 10 Best Diesel Engines Ever
  • 8 Cummins 6.7.
  • 7 Toyota Diesel Straight-Six.
  • 6 Trident Iceni 6.6 V8.
  • 5 Alfa Romeo 2.4 JTDm.
  • 4 VAG 1.9 8v TDI PD.
  • 3 Audi Q7 V12 Diesel.
  • 2 Mercedes OM617.
  • 1 Peugeot 908.
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Is 5.9 or 6.7 Cummins better?

To sum up, the more simplistic 5.9 fixed geometry turbo means that while it tends to be more reliable, the more advanced 6.7 variable geometry turbo gives better performance. The Exhaust Brake is a big part of why the 6.7 Cummins is such a powerful towing machine.
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Which Dodge Generation is the BEST?!



What year is the best 12 valve Cummins?

Among its strong suits are;
  • P7100 (The Holy Grail) While the 12-valve was built from 1989 to 1998, most people look for the 1994-98 model. ...
  • Affordable Injector Upgrades. ...
  • Simple Designs. ...
  • HX35: ...
  • Free Horsepower.
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What problems does the 6.7 Cummins have?

Problems with the Cummins 6.7 often come down to emissions parts. However, the turbos and head gaskets are known to run into occasional failures too.
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A few of the most common faults on the ISB 6.7 liter Cummins turbodiesel engine include:
  • Clogged DPF.
  • Turbo failure.
  • Head gasket.
  • Fuel dilution.
  • EGR cooler.
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What is the most powerful Cummins truck engine?

Producing up to 4,400 hp, the QSK95 is not only Cummins most powerful engine: it's the most powerful in the ULTRA-class truck category.
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Which diesel engine lasts longest?

Cummins is the brand of engine found in the Dodge diesel and Ram diesel truck lines. Like the Duramax, Cummins diesel engines can be expected to last a long time. Between 350,000 and 500,000 miles is usually considered high mileage on a Cummins diesel.
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Is Duramax better than Cummins?

The Duramax leads with horsepower, but the Cummins is the king of torque with numbers up to 1,000 ft-lbs depending on the truck.
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Who makes the most reliable diesel engine?

7.3L Ford Power Stroke (#1 Reliable Diesel Engine)

After several decades, the 7.3L Powerstroke is regarded as the most reliable diesel engine among its sophisticated counterparts. This diesel engine was a product of the joint venture between International Navistar (now Navistar International) and Ford.
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Did dodge lose Cummins?

The Dodge Cummins lives on in the 2021 Ram pickup truck

Dodge began offering Cummins engines in its heavy-duty Ram trucks in 1989 and never stopped. For the 2010 model year, Dodge Ram trucks spun off into its own brand called Ram. Ram has always offered a heavy-duty pickup or chassis-cab with a Cummins I6.
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Are 12 valve Cummins reliable?

The Cummins 12v/6BT is widely regarded as the best and most reliable diesel engine ever produced. These engines are extremely simplistic, operating with mostly mechanical components rather than complicated electronic ones. The simplicity allows for massive power potential in conjunction with ultimate reliability.
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What is the most unreliable diesel engine?

The Worst Used Diesel Trucks Not Fit for Work
  • Some 1994-2001 Chevy & GMC 6.5L Pickup are the worst for reliability.
  • The Ford Super Duty 6.4L is a disappointing comeback.
  • Why did the 1982-1993 Chevy & GMC 6.2L Pickup put out so little power?
  • The 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty 6.0L may be the worst diesel truck of all time.
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What is the best truck engine ever made?

12 Greatest Engines Ever Put In A Pickup Truck
  1. 1 2001-2006 Duramax 6.6L V8.
  2. 2 2019 - Current - Ford 2.3-Liter EcoBoost. ...
  3. 3 1929-1936 Chevrolet Inline-Six. ...
  4. 4 2002-Present Toyota GR 3.5L V6. ...
  5. 5 2011-2015 Ford 6.7-Liter Power Stroke V8. ...
  6. 6 1993-2004 Ford 5.4-Liter V8. ...
  7. 7 1972-1978 Dodge 7.2-liter Big-Block V8. ...
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Who makes the most powerful diesel truck engine?

The Detroit® DD16® truck engine is the biggest, toughest, most powerful engine Detroit has ever produced. With a wide, flat torque curve, and delivering up to 2050 lb/ft and 600 HP, it tackles your hardest jobs while performing with the fuel efficiency and reliability you've come to count on from Detroit.
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What is the best engine of all time?

  • 1) Small-Block V8: Chevrolet. The iconic American V8 engine has been sold in more than 100 million vehicles. ...
  • 2) Flat 4: Volkswagen. ...
  • 3) Model T Engine: Ford. ...
  • 4) Fuhrmann Engine: Porsche. ...
  • 5) B-Series: Honda. ...
  • 6) XK6: Jaguar. ...
  • 8) 22R/R-E: Toyota. ...
  • 9) S70/2: BMW.
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What is the most reliable engine ever built?

So here we are to show you the most reliable engines ever made.
  • 8 Honda B Series Engine.
  • 7 Honda K Series Engine.
  • 6 Lexus 1UZFE Engine.
  • 5 Lexus 2UR-GSE Engine.
  • 4 BMW M57 Diesel Engine.
  • 3 Nissan RB26DETT Engine.
  • 2 Mercedes-Benz OM617 Diesel Engine.
  • 1 General Motors LS Engine.
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How long will a 6.7 Cummins last?

The life expectancy of a 6.7 Cummins engine generally ranges between 250,000 and 350,000 miles. There's more to the longevity of a Cummins engine than its mileage, though. The mileage of a 6.7 Cummins will specifically depend on the kind of driving you do, not to mention the state of your truck.
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What is the fastest Cummins engine?

Cummins diesel-powered Project Sidewinder set five land-speed records and became the World's Fastest Pickup Truck. Surpassing Gale Banks' personal goal of 210 mph, the Banks Sidewinder smashed the world 159.647-mph record with an average speed of 217.314 mph, making Sidewinder the World's Fastest Diesel Pickup!
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How much horsepower does a 400 Big Cam Cummins have?

USED NTC-400 CUMMINS BIG CAM 3 ENGINE WITH 400 HP, COMPLETE, INSPECTED AND TESTED RUNNING GOOD ENGINE. ALSO MANY ENGINES IN STOCK.
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What is the most reliable truck engine?

Toyota UR 5.7L V8

Even in the last decade, no other pickup truck has been nominated as the most reliable and cost-effective over two times like Tundra, which houses this massive engine. This engine has won eight times and that makes it one of the reliable and best pickup truck engines for you.
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Is it worth deleting 6.7 Cummins?

There are two primary reasons for deleting the DPF system on the 6.7 Cummins. First is for performance purposes. Since the DPF system is part of the exhaust, it creates a lot of backpressure which detracts from performance potential. Secondly, the DPF system is prone to clogging and costs $2k+ to replace when it clogs.
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Are 24 valve Cummins good?

Cummins 5.9 24v Reliability

Outside of the fuel system, the 5.9 24v is a very reliable engine. The engine internals such as the pistons, rod, and crankshaft will last a lifetime and can hold up beyond 500,000 miles.
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Is 6.7 Cummins or 6.7 Powerstroke better?

The current version of the 6.7 Powerstroke features close to 450hp with 935 ft-lbs of torque, while the latest 6.7 Cummins puts out about 400hp with 1000 ft-lbs of torque, so on paper, the numbers are very similar, but as the race to become the most popular diesel truck in America continues, it will be fun to see just ...
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