5.9L 12v Cummins Specs

Displacement:

359 cubic inches, 5.9 liters

Configuration:

Inline 6 cylinder

Firing Order:

1-5-3-6-2-4

Compression Ratio:

17.0:1

Bore:

4.02 inches

Stroke:

4.72 inches

Injection:

Direct Injection:
• Bosch VE44 injection pump (1989-1993).
• Bosch P7100 injection pump (1994-1998).

Aspiration:

Holset turbocharger

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, solid lifter camshaft

Oil Capacity:

12 quarts

Weight:

approx. 975 lbs, 905 lbs dry.

*Horsepower:

160 - 215 HP @ 2,500 RPM

*Torque:

400 - 440 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM

Governed Speed:

2,700 RPM

Years of Operation:

1989 - 1998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Varies with model year.

 

 

5.9L 12v Cummins Engine Dimensions

Length:

40.0 inches

Width:

24.9 inches

Height:

37.9 inches

 

 

 

5.9L 12v Cummins Info

• The 6BT 5.9L Cummins was introduced in 1984 and originally used in Case agriculture equipment.
• Engine does not use glowplugs.
• The 12-valve 5.9L is popular in Diesel motorsports due to its simplicity, reliability, strength, & performance potential.
• The 5.9L Cummins 12v is one of the most popular choices for engine swaps. In compact width, performance potential, and simplicity (all mechanical design, not electronic) allow it to be swapped with relative ease. Additionally, their are a large volume of 12 valves available making it an affordable process.

 

5.9L 12v Cummins Engine