• The Cummins 5.9-liter diesel engine is a turbo diesel motor commonly found in large-sized consumer trucks such as the Dodge Ram. The engine is also known as the "12-valve" in the truck community, as it rose as a popular replacement for the gas-powered V8 engines typically installed in Dodge Ram pickups. The 12-valve offers sufficient power and torque for the commonly commercial drivers of trucks with the Cummins 5.9-liter installed. It was produced from 1989 through 1998.
  
  

Technical Specifications

• The Cummins 5.9-liter engine has a displacement of 359 cubic inches. It has an inline cylinder layout and fires its six cylinders in an order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. The respective bore and stroke are 4.02 inches and 4.72 inches. Driving its low-range torque is a turbocharger which comes equipped with all 5.9-liter Cummins engines. The maximum rev limit is 2,700 rpm.
  
  

Power Specifications

• To serve the common need for high power at low engine rev levels in the commercial engine market, the Cummins 5.9-liter engine was designed to generate the majority of its power at approximately 1,500 to 1,700 rpm. The amount of overall horsepower generated ranges from 160 to 215 depending on the rev level and the consequent pressure going to the turbocharger. It is capable of generating between 400 and 440 foot-pounds of torque at 1,600 rpm.
  
  

Dimensions

• The six-cylinder Cummins 5.9-liter engine is relatively small in comparison to other Cummins turbo diesel engines. Its overall length is 40 inches, with an overall width of 24.9 inches. Its height measures out at 37.9 inches.