Dodge Cummins has become an iconic name in the world of diesel trucks. Since 1980, Dodge Cummins has earned its reputation as one of the best diesel trucks in the world, whether you're a truck nerd or a farmer, there are many ways that Dodge Cummins has attracted so many people to drive these trucks. In this essay, I will talk about how cummins became so popular. The early 5.9L Cummins engine, first introduced in 1989, was good for its time, offering significantly more torque than competitors. Over the years, Cummins engines have only gotten more powerful, the 12-valve engine has one of the toughest factory turbochargers we have ever come across. Even though it was designed to push around 20 psi of boost in the 5.9L Cummins application, it …show more content…
This sheer torque output is particularly valuable for people who need to haul heavy loads, tow trailers, or navigate difficult terrain. Dodge Cummins has definitely earned its reputation over the years with their performance and power and easy to work with. Cummins inline engine nature produces a lot of torque, they're also easier to work on than the V8 competition.With so much room in the engine bay you can pull the turbo in minutes and a good mechanic they can swap the water pump in about an hour.There are so many easy ways that you can get easy horsepower out of a Cummins engine.Being a mechanically-injected engine you're not beholden to electronically interfacing with the ECM when you make fueling changes on the 12-valve Cummins. This means you can add horsepower with a few simple hand tools and your own two hands. There are many affordable parts that you can get for a Cummins like injectors Unlike today's electronically controlled, common-rail diesel injectors that can run upwards of $3,000 per set, performance injectors for a 12-valve typically range from $450 to