5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

to many miles to bomb?

Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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I got a 98.5 24 valve with just shy of 220k my turbo's on it's way out and i was wondering if i should go stock or upgrade the turbo and injectors with a set of rv/marine injectors. My bro in law thinks im crazy for wanting to put a 60mm and injectors on it with that kind of mileage. Its got a tst powermax 3 and im going to be putting a airdog on it. can i get a yeah or nay on the upgrades. p.s its got a suncoast tranny and gauges in it also egt, boost, fuel psi, and tranny temp
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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i wouldn't worry too much, the cummins will take it haha, my friends had over 300k on the engine and he put 200's in and a 66 turbo! held up ok.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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I have 324,000 kms on mine (201,000 miles) and the bombs keep a coming! Go for it!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbadcummins91
I got a 98.5 24 valve with just shy of 220k my turbo's on it's way out and i was wondering if i should go stock or upgrade the turbo and injectors with a set of rv/marine injectors. My bro in law thinks im crazy for wanting to put a 60mm and injectors on it with that kind of mileage. Its got a tst powermax 3 and im going to be putting a airdog on it. can i get a yeah or nay on the upgrades. p.s its got a suncoast tranny and gauges in it also egt, boost, fuel psi, and tranny temp
I have a unmodded HY-35 With no shaft play for sale in case u needed one to replace yours. But I would go ahead and throw mods on your truck. Just makes sure your following Cummins maintenance recommendations.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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i would bomb it,we have a 99 24valve with over 500kmiles & its been bombed
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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i have close to 400k and im still upgrading everything that goes out i replace bigger and better and its comin alot great so i don't think you'd have alot of trouble with 220k id say go for it
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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like my daddy always told me " give er hell and wish er well"
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:27 AM
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At 280k when I did my head gasket I still had all the crossthatching on my cylinders and that was at 600+ hp. So do it and it it breaks Woops
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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i got 223000 not an issue cummins
 
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