2007-09-30 13:20:10 · 7 answers · asked by Steve R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
I have had 2 cummins turbo diesels and now have a Ford.The cummins is an excellent motor and is way better designed than the Ford or Gm diesels.I worked as a diesel mechanic and it seemed v8 diesels don't have anywhere near the longevity of the inline diesels.One problem I noticed was on the caterpillar 3208 v8 diesels is they would puke rods at about 250,000 miles.I asked my boss why and he told me because diesels have higher compresion the v8 engines have problems with rods snapping because of the high compression and the laid over rod angle.If you look at the rod sizes of the ford, gm, and cummins diesels the cummins by far has the beefiest rods.With its inline design all the pressure put on the rod is straight down almost so the rod takes pressure straight down without as much side pressure.The ford I have has had an unreasonable amount of problems and what good is more hill climbing power if when you go to use it the truck heats up?Thats with a new radiator ,water pump,thermostat and fan clutch.
2007-09-30 17:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by Amy m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Is the 6 cylinder the only size diesel from Dodge 3/4 and 1 ton trucks? I need some comments on Dodge 3/4 ton?
2015-08-06 13:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dodge 6 Cylinder Diesel
2016-11-14 07:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, 5.9 is the basic 6-cylinder that you'll find in dodge trucks up to 07HD and I believe 08 on all models. Also, in my opinion, Dodge makes one of the best work trucks of all of em. I've had five dodges with the cummins, and every one had over 200K when I sold it. The automatics suck until they are modified to handle the increased power that you know you are going to put on it first thing, such as chip, aftermarket exhaust, intake, etc. The 6-speed manual is the best transmission offered by dodge, and I believe the best diesel transmission period. I currently own a 05 duramax diesel chevy. Doesnt pull anywhere near to what the cummins does, but it is a much softer and more luxurious ride. All depends on what you're lookin for.
2007-09-30 17:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Wesley P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes; until 2008 it was a Cummins 5.9 liter 6BT; now it is a Cummins 6.7 liter. That six cylinder Cummins is as powerful as any GM or Ford V8 diesel.
Cummins builds the best truck diesel engines period.
Some feel that the Ford is a better truck - and many swap the Cummins 6BT into Ford trucks.
2007-09-30 14:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Nigel M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Dodge diesel is a pickup wrapped around a Cummins diesel engine. I'd take it any day over GM or Ford's diesel, until Detroit Diesel starts putting a diesel in something other than rigs and buses.
2007-09-30 14:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Chris F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes 6 cyc only>Have 3 in the family>Great trucks> Spent the extra and get the 3500 swb It carrys a lot more>
2007-10-01 03:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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1992 and up are good strong motors. 7.3 Diesel 1995 - 1997 are fairly dependable. 6.9 do not recommend .
2016-04-08 00:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a ford they make the best trucks
2007-09-30 13:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Steven_K_Morookian 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋