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5.9 or 6.1 diesel #2009584
02/10/16 11:48 PM
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Ok guy 1500 ram 4.7 gave up about a hr ago hole in valve cover 236xxx miles just put new water pump and stat about 4 days ago oil changes regular. .

So now I need a better Truck which motor is best ..will be pulling a closed in trailer with race car is biggest job it will do ..other then hauling tires for my dump trucks ..thanks in advance

Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2009645
02/11/16 01:32 AM
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5.9 is a far better engine!!!!!!!!

Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: 3csalvage] #2009649
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Originally Posted By 3csalvage
5.9 is a far better engine!!!!!!!!



iagree


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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2009974
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5.9 is a better diesel than the 6.7 because it makes a lot less power, pump a 12 valve up to 850 FT LBS like the 6.7 HO and they are no more reliable.


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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2009976
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I can replace my gas burner truck for about the price of a good set of injectors in a diesel so I am not really the guy to ask though I suppose.


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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: HotRodDave] #2010224
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The 5.9 12 valve has earned a great reputation with no need to increase power over stock to cause problems IMO. That said, I'd pick the HEMI unless I was towing heavy a lot.

Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2010453
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It all depends on how heavy you tow and how many miles you drive. If you don't put on say, 25K a year and you aren't towing 12K pounds you are probably better off with the 6.1.


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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2010482
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I'm guessing you mean a 6.7 Diesel and not 6.1 Hemi right? Seems to be some confusion

Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: earthmover] #2010894
02/13/16 01:30 AM
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Neither.

V10 or 6.4 Hemi gets my vote for what you're doing.




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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel [Re: Grizzly] #2012339
02/15/16 12:00 PM
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Yes, what engines are we talking about here? haha.

I like my 06 5.9 with a generic tuner, I'm happy with the power available, and I'm able to get about 20 mpg on the highway. Not bad if you ask me considering its a 7500+ lb truck empty, it's lifted, 4x4 drivetrain, and riding on big heavy 35" mud tires.

My mom just bought a '15 6.7 to tow her 5th wheel camper trailer with. She's getting around 21-22 mpg on the highway empty, so I think whatever issues they ran into when the 6.7 came out and everything got DEF filters etc. have been resolved/corrected. Her truck has gauges that I had to install aftermarket--Trans temp, boost gauge, etc. (Don't remember if a pyro was one of the options or not)


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