Ive read not to exceed 2000 rpms but my baby only hits 65 @2100. Any ideas? Im a diesel virgin so any input would be greatly appreciated. i got 13 mpg last tank empty.

 

I don't like to exceed 3k on any diesel engine 2k isn't bad

 

The powerstroke only starts making power at 2k rpm . I run mine to 3400 daily and has gone 195k that way.

When you are traveling on the highway nothing wrong spinning some r's to get going. And to cool it down if egt starts getting hot.

The V8 powerstroke and I6 cummins react completely different to rpm even though the Cummings boys buy the 4k governor springs and run them hard.

The fuel is all that goes bad when you are above 2000 rpm.


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Thanks i was worried i was hurting it. alot of people say never go over two grand

 

Do they own diesels?

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The best thing to do is do the research yourself. Opinions vary,and can be misleading. Especially those who give opinions on stuff they dont own. Sorry......just a pet peeve of mine.

 

Thats why im here . never had one before and finally got my wife to let me get my dream truck. wanted a six speed but kinda likin not shiftin.

 

If you have 4.10 gears, your rpms will be higher as opposed to 3.73 gears. PSD will make HP and peak torque at a higher rpm than cummins. But, yes its ok to run your engine higher than 2k.

 

2000 isn't bad at all. I can't keep mine under 2k. But i keep it under 3k.

 

Stick around kiddo! There's lots to learn, and you can learn alot here.....

 

Thanks I'm enjoying reading all this info