Whats a 5.9L Cummins

[KTA]

Ok I have a 1st gen with a 5.9L cummins. It has a 4.02 bore and a 4.72 stroke for 359.45 cubic inches. I guess Chrysler didnt learn proper rounding since my valve cover shield says 360. Just wanted to start a post in my favorite forum.

[DLittle]

Chrysler just didn't want to get away from the 360 logo. You know those early 360 v-8's were screamers. So what's the latest on the 14mm KTA pump head ?

[Greenleaf]

It's close enough for me I suppose.

[JLeonard]

It has a 4.02 bore and a 4.72 stroke for 359.45 cubic inches

This post started a little "boreing" don't ya think?
I know, not very punny.

Oh well, what's a fraction of a cubic inch amonst friends anyway?

[KTA]

Well I guess it is important since the 5.9L reign is over as the 6.7L takes over for the future. So how long will it be before someone puts a VE powered 6.7L in a 1gen?

[swank]

are you saying what i think you're saying, brian??

[KTA]

If you are asking if I am doing it no, at least not until one falls off a truck somewhere and into my possesion.

[holeshotracing]

OK I have questions about the B5.9 Cummins (12-valve.) Does Cummins still make it, for other applications like trucks or tractors?
Wasn't it seriously de-tuned for the Dodge pickup application?
Can you still buy one from Cummins?
And how long do I have to be a noob? It's kind of embarrassing.

[KTA]

The 12valve 5.9 is still available for non-emissions applications. As for was it detuned, well kind of but not really, depends on when you were talking about. The highest horse 12V was the 370hp P-pumped marine motor. The highest on land rating was 250hp, also for a P-pumped motor. The highest rated VE was 192hp, but still in the 400tq range so not alot more than our 160hp, 400tq rating. The noob thing disappears after like 6 posts.

[swank]

that goes away after 5 posts.