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Information on 5.9L 1990 Cummins Diesel Engines
By Rob Wagner, eHow Contributor
updated: May 31, 2010
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The 5.9-liter 1990 Cummins diesel is a powerful engine that wields massive torque for hauling power and quick acceleration under a heavy load. The 1990 Dodge 2500 and 3500 series pickup trucks can be equipped with the Cummins diesel engine as an option. The 5.9-liter Cummins diesel remained in production until 2007.
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By Rob Wagner, eHow Contributor
updated: May 31, 2010
I want to do this! What's This?
The 5.9-liter 1990 Cummins diesel is a powerful engine that wields massive torque for hauling power and quick acceleration under a heavy load. The 1990 Dodge 2500 and 3500 series pickup trucks can be equipped with the Cummins diesel engine as an option. The 5.9-liter Cummins diesel remained in production until 2007.
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Good work Brice! Here is a link and a copy of what I wrote in another thread to solidify that.
I have been reading the threads and have come to the conclusion. How many names does the Cummins light duty power-plant have?
It appears the correct names are a matter of opinion. Some like to refer them as generation. While purists like myself refer to their true manufacture name.
Example: First gen, 5.9l 12 valve with the Bosch VE rotary pump.
Second gen, 5.9l 12 valve with the Bosch P7100 inline injection pump.
They were first developed in 1984 and appeared in the 1989-98 Dodge Ram Trucks. Both power-plants were known as the B series referred as the 6BT there were originally built for the CASE Corporation (now called Consolidated Diesel Corp) thats why the original color is a pale yellow under the black paint. If your looking for cheaper OEM Cummins Parts go to a Case dealer.
second Example:
Third gen, 5.9l 24 valve
Also known as the ISB (Interact System B) It is a multi-valve push rod design. Produced in Columbus, Indiana. The 24 valve design has various advantages over the older 12 valve head.
The ISB uses electronically controlled Bosch fuel systems, unlike the 6BT which were mechanical. Early ISB engines utilize Bosch injectors and a Bosch VP44 high pressure pump. Has anyone ever heard of the QSB (Quantum System B)? Something to think about. It is the ISB developed for Marine, Agriculture, and Commercial applications. It was manufactured from 1998-2003
Third Example:
Fourth gen, 5.9l 24 valve Common Rail.
Its designation is the ISB CR. Just the like the 6BT (first and second gen) history repeats it's self! By upgrading the fuel system to the common rail. which gave it much more power! Manufactured from 2003-2007
Fourth Example:
no generation name like Fifth gen, it was called the B6.7 it retained the B code because it uses 45% of the original B5.9 parts. It was originally introduced in Europe as the 6.7l ISB before it was released in the US to meet the EPA mandated emissions.
Manufactured from 2007- to present till it needs to be updated.
I hope this information helps, and inspires debate. This is a highly interesting subject.
All information was acquired through 2009 Encyclopedia Funk and Wagnal. Local Cummins West, and Case dealerships/repair shops. Various Cummins and Chrysler service books were also used in compiling this info.
Forgive me for any grammatical or spelling errors.
Now let the Debate Begin!
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It appears the correct names are a matter of opinion. Some like to refer them as generation. While purists like myself refer to their true manufacture name.

Example: First gen, 5.9l 12 valve with the Bosch VE rotary pump.
Second gen, 5.9l 12 valve with the Bosch P7100 inline injection pump.
They were first developed in 1984 and appeared in the 1989-98 Dodge Ram Trucks. Both power-plants were known as the B series referred as the 6BT there were originally built for the CASE Corporation (now called Consolidated Diesel Corp) thats why the original color is a pale yellow under the black paint. If your looking for cheaper OEM Cummins Parts go to a Case dealer.
second Example:
Third gen, 5.9l 24 valve
Also known as the ISB (Interact System B) It is a multi-valve push rod design. Produced in Columbus, Indiana. The 24 valve design has various advantages over the older 12 valve head.
The ISB uses electronically controlled Bosch fuel systems, unlike the 6BT which were mechanical. Early ISB engines utilize Bosch injectors and a Bosch VP44 high pressure pump. Has anyone ever heard of the QSB (Quantum System B)? Something to think about. It is the ISB developed for Marine, Agriculture, and Commercial applications. It was manufactured from 1998-2003
Third Example:
Fourth gen, 5.9l 24 valve Common Rail.
Its designation is the ISB CR. Just the like the 6BT (first and second gen) history repeats it's self! By upgrading the fuel system to the common rail. which gave it much more power! Manufactured from 2003-2007
Fourth Example:
no generation name like Fifth gen, it was called the B6.7 it retained the B code because it uses 45% of the original B5.9 parts. It was originally introduced in Europe as the 6.7l ISB before it was released in the US to meet the EPA mandated emissions.
Manufactured from 2007- to present till it needs to be updated.
I hope this information helps, and inspires debate. This is a highly interesting subject.

All information was acquired through 2009 Encyclopedia Funk and Wagnal. Local Cummins West, and Case dealerships/repair shops. Various Cummins and Chrysler service books were also used in compiling this info.
Forgive me for any grammatical or spelling errors.

Now let the Debate Begin!
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Somewhat cool, but....
The DODGE 1994 Cummins was rated for 160HP across the board, auto or manual.
The horsepower went up to 175 on 1995 manuals, yet remained at 160HP on automatics.
The 215HP versions were for manual applications from 1996 through early 1998.
The automatic versions of the same time period, 1996-1998, are 180HP.
The turbos ARE different on the 1991.5-'93 engines, especially the '92 and '93s.
The Manual trans had the 18cm exhaust housing and the autos had 21.5 exhaust housings.
The difference was to help on turbo lag between shifts on the manuals.
DODGE did not offer a 16cm NON-gated exhaust housing, in a stock application, for the H1C (1991.5-1993), nor did DODGE offer a 14cm GATED housing in a stock application on either the WH1C, or HX35.
Mark.
The DODGE 1994 Cummins was rated for 160HP across the board, auto or manual.
The horsepower went up to 175 on 1995 manuals, yet remained at 160HP on automatics.
The 215HP versions were for manual applications from 1996 through early 1998.
The automatic versions of the same time period, 1996-1998, are 180HP.
The turbos ARE different on the 1991.5-'93 engines, especially the '92 and '93s.
The Manual trans had the 18cm exhaust housing and the autos had 21.5 exhaust housings.
The difference was to help on turbo lag between shifts on the manuals.
DODGE did not offer a 16cm NON-gated exhaust housing, in a stock application, for the H1C (1991.5-1993), nor did DODGE offer a 14cm GATED housing in a stock application on either the WH1C, or HX35.
Mark.
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