well, guys im not new to the forum, im pretty active in the 2nd gen side, but im considering buying a cummins either 2500 or 3500 in the coming months, id like to have a manual, but ill settle on an auto, deffinately need 4x4. im looking somewhere from 2004-2008 either the 5.9 or 6.7.

Im actually here to find out information on what to look for and problem areas. (i.e ive already read up on the 53 block issue)

any info/advice would be great.

thanks for the help in advance.

 

go with a 04.5 or newer, 07.5 started the 6.7 which has all the emmissions crap on them, and much lower mpg's than the 5.9, but with a chip you can remove the dpf and the egr and get the milage up in the 20's and they are a beast, but the 5.9 is alot simpler, and has more aftermarket upgrades avaiable for a better price

 

sweet thanks, ill deffinately keep that in mind. any other things i should keep in mind?

 

You're in FL, emissions shouldnt be a concern. Get the 6.7 - built in exhaust brake and the 68 RFE are two big reasons why.

Driving around Sarasota I can get about 18-24 mpg if I keep my foot out of it. The exhaust brake will make my service brakes last a LOT longer, even with the auto.

 

ya true, i shouldve thought of that when he replied considdering i cut the cat out of my 1500, what year did they start with the integrated exhaust brake? and is there any failure points in the system?

 

2007.5, when they switched to the 6.7, Holset HE351 turbo, 68RFE, and the EGR/DPF stuff. It's a package deal.

So far so good on the failure front - only problem mine's got right now is a burned out bulb in the HVAC controls.

 

oh, i see. do you have your dpf, or did you do the dpf delete?

and light bulbs well we cant hold that against dodge, cause it happens to anylight bulb.lol

 

DPF is in the garage. Truck is in the driveway.

 

ive read on other sites, that removing the dpf can screw up the motor and other things, is that true? and what are the pros and cons to it?

 

Any legitimate claims that it causes problems?