Where are all the CUMMINS fans?!

[WH401]

I'm not advocating that an owner of a new 6.7 do this, but at this time there just doesn't seem to be a repair for the problem. I probably would consider the delete if I had a 40k-50k setting in the garage with a mechanic who can't fix the problem. Dodge doesn't seem to be helping matters, so the owner is left with no other alternative. Most truck buyers don't have the cash to eat this kind of investment and they need the truck to perform. What good is a warranty when the problem can't be corrected?

I'm not knocking GM and if I had to buy a new truck it would be one with a Duramax just because this engine seems to be the only one without problems right now.

The only reason the Duramax's and Powerstrokes don't "seem" to have the problems that the 6.7L has is because the Cummins is already 2010 compliant with EPA emissions, they are only 2007 compliant. When the Duramax's and Powerstrokes (or whatever engine Ford is going to use) become 2010 compliant, they'll most likely encounter the same issues. Though I think Cummins is smart to end up going to the UREA injection in a few years, should get rid of a few problems they have now.

 

[Robbie Hegwood]

I have wrestled with the remove or not for DPF myself. The reason I don't is the engine warranty. Here in GA a 1 ton truck are exempt from testing. I am going to try a DPF back no muffler pipe first and see what I get.

 

[CAT MAN]

Well as Im all for taking the EPA crap off i wouldnt do it myself number one you cant pass emissions and yea im sure someone will say you can put it back on well thats just a pain in the butt.. My buddy has two brand new 6.7 cummins ones a 3500 dually personal truck/work truck and a new 5500 dump truck for work.. also has a 2004 5.9.. the 6.7 has been a great motor so far no probs what so ever its been to the dealer once to get the new flash for it the 3500 is a 6speed auto and the 5500 is a G56 6speed standard both are great transmissons.. I just picked up a 2006 cummins which was wrecked but restored to better condition IMO the frame was not hurt so thats was my major worry.. THe cummins is a great motor emissons or no emissons.. and when Caterpillar gets off the Road they will Be number 1.. cant wait to see that..

 

[QueBota]

I'm here have a 2001 with approx 150K miles, 6 speed with the HO engine. Love everything on the truck that isn't made by Dodge. The Dodge stuff is starting to become troublesome (A/C, window switches, seat heaters, radio, squeaks and rattles etc) the engine feels like it is still breaking in. Driven reasonably I can get around 20 mpg on every tank (unless it is very cold then I drop to 18/19) and it will pull anything the rest of the truck can handle. I wish the rest of the truck was built to Cummins standards.

Dave

 

[Diamondpilot]

Love everything on the truck that isn't made by Dodge. The Dodge stuff is starting to become troublesome (A/C, window switches, seat heaters, radio, squeaks and rattles etc) the engine feels like it is still breaking in. It will pull anything the rest of the truck can handle. I wish the rest of the truck was built to Cummins standards.

Dave

Thats how I felt when I had my Dodge 2500. It was just falling apart after 1 1/2 years and I had to go back to the Fords. They are not perfect either but have had far less troubles with them versus the Dodges and Gm's.

I always wanted a 2006 or 2007 Ford F-350 4x4 with single rear wheels and a Cummins 5.9, Ford Torque Shift Tranny, and backed up with the GM locking rear diff.

Chris

 

[Builder]

Shocking you'd take a 5 speed Torqshift over a 6 speed Allison with the manual shift features and the Allison name & reputation behind it.

 

[CAT MAN]

Shocking you'd take a 5 speed Torqshift over a 6 speed Allison with the manual shift features and the Allison name & reputation behind it.

yea the torqshift is a good trans but that allison is really nice wouldnt that be nice a dodge Cummins with a 6speed allison and a chevy locking dif..

 

[Ryan03]

yea the torqshift is a good trans but that allison is really nice wouldnt that be nice a dodge Cummins with a 6speed allison and a chevy locking dif..

Stop teasing me CAT MAN !!!!!!

 

[dieselfuelonly]

I dunno about ya'll but I'd take my NV4500 5spd over ANY automatic transmission any day .

 

[Diamondpilot]

Shocking you'd take a 5 speed Torqshift over a 6 speed Allison with the manual shift features and the Allison name & reputation behind it.

I really did not like the Allison tranny I had in my 2005 GM 3500 4x4 SRW. It was the 5 speed variant but I feel the Torque Shift handles the trailers I tow much better. As you know I am a hobby boat dealer and sell boats starting at the 10,000# mark and up to about 25,000#. I tow most everything I sell with my personal trucks. The trailers I usually put under these boats are tri-axle with surge brakes made by Trail Master or Eagle. The Allison did not like the push of the trailer on the down shifts nearly as well as the Torque Shift does. That push is associated with the surge brakes. The Allison really searched for gears. I am not sure if the 6 speed variant has any changes to make it better but thats my experience. I have no problem with the Allison Transmission at all but you can tell a major difference pulling my personal 15,600# boat with surge brakes.

Chris