It’s true that everyone has their own brand loyalty, but when it comes to older diesel trucks, the Dodge Ram Cummins hit rate seems to be the best. First available for the 1989 model year, the Cummins 6BT beat the competition on GM trucks, or the Ford IDI, as the 6.2L and 6.5L Detroit Diesels. The rest of the Big Three were scrambling to catch up with its direct injection and use of a turbocharger. With no dark ages in their history like the reliable but slow GM 6.5 or emissions-reducing 6.0L Powerstroke, and Million Mile Club-like reputations for reliability, Rams diesel resale value is through the roof.
Given these trucks’ great miles and hard work through, some work is to be expected. Common problems include VP44 and CP3 injection pumps on the 5.9L 24-valve or common-rail injectors on the 6.7L. But like any turbocharged vehicle, replacing a turbo is one of the biggest but most common jobs. Finding the right turbo for your Cummins can be difficult as there are so many options depending on the model year and options, not to mention all the turbos available for the Cummins 6BT or ISB in commercial applications such as semi-trailers or construction equipment.
As part of our mission to make auto parts shopping easier, we’ve created this buyer’s guide where you can find a link to the right turbo that matches your exact vehicle application, whether it’s a reliable stock replacement Or something with a cover. Big Compressor. Or the billet compressor wheel to make a bit more power.
Do you have a Cummins ISB or 6BT that is not in the Ram truck? The best way to find a match would be to look up any OEM part number for your original Turbo and find it on our website. If nothing comes up, email us and we may be able to find you at one of our vendors. For each variant of the Ram Cummins Turbo, we have the most likely choice of high-performance, OEM and rebuilt upgrade options. If you need help choosing the option best suited to the way you use your truck, contact Grade Auto Part for specialized assistance in getting the best replacement turbocharger and other parts for your vehicle. We carry guaranteed exact fit turbos from well-known brands like Holset, Stigan, BD Diesel and more. All our parts professionals are here and ready to help!