1983. This was the first year we saw the 4BT Cummins go on sale. It was initially marketed as an industrial and commercial engine, with primary applications aimed at off-highway construction, agriculture, marine, and so much more. It truly was and is a very versatile little engine that can do nearly anything you ask of … Read more
1989. That’s the year Cummins and Dodge teamed up. Dodge had previously experimented with selling diesel pickup trucks with Mitsubishi engines, and while the Mitsubishi 6DR5 that you could find in the D150 and D250 was a good engine in its own right, it was only a four-liter and had very limited power production, which … Read more
You know how RAM guys always swear up and down that the Cummins engine in their truck is the best thing on earth since sliced bread and that it’s totally indestructible and basically a gift from God himself? Well, let’s try to flip that on its head. Yes, Cummins engines are very good, I think … Read more
You probably know about the 5.9L Cummins and the 6.7L Cummins engines, but there is another Cummins engine that you’ll find in pickup trucks, and that’s the 5.0L Cummins used in the Nissan Titan XD. While it might not be as popular as the bigger Cummins engines found in Ram trucks, it’s still a pretty … Read more
The 5.0 Cummins engine first appeared in the Nissan Titan XD diesel truck in 2015. With 310 HP and 555 lb-ft of torque. The Titan XD was designed to bridge the gap between half-ton gas trucks and heavy-duty quarter and full-ton diesel pickups. The towing capability of the Titan XD with the 5.0 is 12,830 … Read more
Back in 1981, Dodge unveiled the first-generation Ram trucks and vans. Everything was fine and dandy until Chrysler realized the need for something to increase sales in Dodge Ram lineup. Competition in the truck market was very stiff between Ford and General Motors, and it was hard for Dodge to carve out a name for … Read more
If you’re into diesel trucks, then you probably know all about Cummins. The 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins engines that Dodge has used over the last three decades have become legendary. They’re both really solid engines with minimal downsides, but the question remains, which one is better? Today we’re going to dive in and find out. … Read more
Cummins is one of the best-known diesel engine manufacturers in the world, and many automotive enthusiasts know them for their engines which are used in Ram trucks. The 5.9L Cummins is partially responsible for the success of diesel pickup trucks, and throughout its years it had a few updates. To put it simply, there are … Read more
`Cummins introduced the 6BT in 1984, and they designed for use in agricultural equipment. In 1989 Dodge teamed up with Cummins to offer the 5.9L Cummins in their heavy-duty pickup trucks. The Cummins powered Ram quickly became a popular alternative to the large gasoline engines typically found in heavy-duty pickups. Ever since then diesel pickup … Read more
In the off-road community engine swaps can be a touchy subject. Most of the time torque is what you’re looking for, as that’s what will allow you to turn big tires at low RPMs. Of course, there are plenty of horribly underpowered trucks that do just fine with extreme gear ratios. Because of that, Chevrolet … Read more