5.9L vs. 6.7L Cummins Comparison


Comparing the 5.9L & 6.7L Cummins

 

 

The table below compares the 5.9 L 12-valve, 5.9 L 24-valve ISB, & 6.7 L Cummins engines.

5.9L 12-valve
5.9L 24-valve ISB
6.7L ISB
Configuration:
Inline 6 cylinder
Inline 6 cylinder
inline 6 cylinder
Displacement:
359 ci, 5.9 liters
359 ci, 5.9 liters
408 ci, 6.7 liters
Compression Ratio:
17.0:1
16.3:1, 17.2:1*
17.3:1
Bore:
4.02 inches
4.02 inches
4.21 inches
Stroke:
4.72 inches
4.72 inches
4.88 inches
Turbocharger:
Holset Turbocharger
Holset Turbocharger
Variable geometry turbocharger
Valvetrain:
12 valve (2v per cyl), solid lifter camshaft
24 valve (4v per cyl), solid lifter camshaft
24 valve (4v per cyl), solid lifter camshaft
Injection System:
Bosch VE injection pump (89-93), Bosch P7100 injection pump (94-98).
Electronically controlled Bosch VP44 injection pump, Bosch high pressure common rail system for 2003.
Electronically controlled Bosch high pressure common rail.
Oil Capacity:
11 quarts
10 quarts
12 quarts
Peak Horsepower:
160 - 215 HP @ 2,500 RPM
235 - 325 HP @ 2,900 RPM
350 HP @ 3,013 RPM
Peak Torque:
400 - 440 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
460 - 610 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
650 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM w/auto trans
610 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM w/manual trans

*High output version has a compression ratio of 17.2:1.

 

 

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