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. Because of that, Chevrolet LS engines are pretty common, especially the truck version of the LS family. But, diesel engines, specifically … Read more
