Is a Cummins a 6 cylinder?
Is a Cummins a 6 cylinder? All these Cummins diesel engines are inline 6 cylinders. You can find these Cummins engines in many Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 truck models. The original design in 1989 to 1993 started with a 5.9l VE-Rotary pump and 12 valves. What kind of engine does a Dodge Ram Pickup have? The Cummins is a straight-six engine, whereas the GM and Ford diesel engines are V8 engines. Additionally, the Cummins is turbocharged, while the 6.2 L GM/DDC and 7.3 IDI Ford/IH are naturally aspirated. Pre-1994 Cummins-engined Dodge pickups are often termed a "First-Gen...