Need some Cummins advice
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Need some Cummins advice
I have two diesels in my boat, but I have never owned a diesel truck. My house will be sold in 30 days and I intend to purchase a Ram 3500 4x4 DRW. I can get an 06 for $29k, with less than 70k mi, and an 03 for $22k with less than 70k mi. Is the 06 worth the difference assuming both in good condition? I intend on adding a US Chip for mileage as well as AEM cold air, BD brakes, and Turbolife to idle cool down, and Fass. So I have enough to spend but I don't want to start out with any shortcomings if the 03 has 'em.
This forum is great and I look forward to many years with Y'all from Temecula California.
This forum is great and I look forward to many years with Y'all from Temecula California.
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RE: Need some Cummins advice
Since both have the 5.9, I can't think of any reasons to go with the 06 over the 03 at all. People here who have both seem to be very happy with them.
I guess it all comes down to which COLOR you like best.
Welcome aboard Capt !!!
I guess it all comes down to which COLOR you like best.
Welcome aboard Capt !!!
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RE: Need some Cummins advice
Here's an article on wiki which explains the evolution of the Cummins ISB :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cummins_B_Series_engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cummins_B_Series_engine
Midway through model year 1998, the engine which would now be known as the ISB, was redesigned as a 24 valve model to meet updated emissions requirements and introduced the Bosch VP44 rotary injection pump (featuring electronic control) to the Dodge application. It produced 235 hp (175 kW) at 2700 rpm and 460 ft·lbf (625 Nm) from 1600 rpm to 2700 rpm when paired with a manual transmission, but was slightly downrated when used with automatics.
In 2001, an optional high output (HO) version of the ISB was introduced, producing 245 hp (183 kW) at 2700 rpm and 505 ft·lbf (686 Nm) from 1600 rpm to 2700 rpm when paired with a heavy duty six-speed transmission, the NV5600. The ISB from previous years remained available, and automatic-equipped engines were now rated the same as manuals.
For the 2003 model year, the Cummins was introduced with Bosch high pressure common rail fuel injection, again increasing power output. Midway through the 2004 model year, the Cummins 600 was introduced, producing 325 hp (242 kW) at 2900 rpm and 600 ft·lbf (813 Nm)at 1600 rpm. This high torque output gives the engine its name, and also offers a high specific output of 102 ft·lbf (138 Nm) per liter of displacement.
A 610 version, new for the 2005 model year, pushes torque to 610 ft·lbf (827 Nm).
In 2001, an optional high output (HO) version of the ISB was introduced, producing 245 hp (183 kW) at 2700 rpm and 505 ft·lbf (686 Nm) from 1600 rpm to 2700 rpm when paired with a heavy duty six-speed transmission, the NV5600. The ISB from previous years remained available, and automatic-equipped engines were now rated the same as manuals.
For the 2003 model year, the Cummins was introduced with Bosch high pressure common rail fuel injection, again increasing power output. Midway through the 2004 model year, the Cummins 600 was introduced, producing 325 hp (242 kW) at 2900 rpm and 600 ft·lbf (813 Nm)at 1600 rpm. This high torque output gives the engine its name, and also offers a high specific output of 102 ft·lbf (138 Nm) per liter of displacement.
A 610 version, new for the 2005 model year, pushes torque to 610 ft·lbf (827 Nm).
