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Can you add 60 hp to a 1993 Cummins Engine?

Can you add 60 hp to a 1993 Cummins Engine?

It’s possible to add 40-60 HP with an inexpensive fuel pin so intercooling can be quite desirable. The 1993 and earlier engines usually have a diaphragm style vacuum pump which does not work as well as the later style pump if your truck uses vacuum for brake assist.

What kind of engine does a Cummins 12 valve have?

“P-Pump” 12 Valve. These engines have the Bosch P7100 inline manual fuel pump which produces 160-215HP stock. With this pump, one can easily add 15-95HP by installing a fuel plate. These engines are possibly the most desirable 12-Valves because power upgrades are easily accomplished with fuel plate adjustments etc.

Where can I buy a valve amp kit?

Nowadays, building a valve amp is a surprisingly straightforward process, as there are many online suppliers who will sell you a kit of parts from the other side of the world.

How to build big power from a 24 valve Cummins?

A tried and true method of building big power from a 24-valve is to give it a heart transplant from an older 12-valve, by swapping to a P-pump. By combining one of the most reliable and heavily modified injection pumps on the planet with the better flowing cylinder head of the 24-valve, you can build the ultimate high-power hybrid Cummins.

When did the 12 valve Cummins engine come out?

While the 12-valve was produced from ’89-’98, most folks seek out the ’94-’98 version. These engines were equipped with the mechanical Bosch P7100 injection pump (also known as “P-pump” or inline pump), which features six plunger and barrel assemblies, a cam and delivery valves.

Why are 12 valve diesel engines so popular?

In addition to being the power plant of choice in the truck pulling game, the 12-valve is a regular choice in the engine swap world as well, powering countless Jeep, rat rod, muscle car and dragster projects. But exactly why is a 20-year-old diesel — straddled with ancient injection technology — so high on everyone’s priority list?

Are there any drawbacks to a 12 valve Cummins?

The one drawback is that with very few performance modifications, the 12-valve is known to wreak havoc on transmissions and axles. So while added power comes easy, the rest of the powertrain often requires reinforcement in order to cope with what the 5.9L can dish out.

A tried and true method of building big power from a 24-valve is to give it a heart transplant from an older 12-valve, by swapping to a P-pump. By combining one of the most reliable and heavily modified injection pumps on the planet with the better flowing cylinder head of the 24-valve, you can build the ultimate high-power hybrid Cummins.

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Ruth Doyle