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Old 05-17-2007, 07:58 AM
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1996 Turbo Cummins Diesel

I am new to the cummins diesel family and have lots of questions: I am buying a 1996 Tubo Cummins Diesel 2500 club cab - is the engine a 5.9L and a 12v?
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Yes, its a 5.9L inline 6 Cummins 12 valve.
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12v is better hands down at least i think so
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You will love the truck, I love mine .
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I love mine even though it isn't in the best cosmetic shape and could use some work. I'm flat out loving the drive train,it's like wrenching on my old Pontiac only it is cheaper to make more Power!!
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I agree with the other guys. I put more miles on my 96 than I do on my 99 now. Get the KDP done and you should be good to go for a long time.
Mine's at 217K now, and runs like new.

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lordddd have mercy, get a goerend tc & vb and youll never look back!
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Been a gasser all my life and finally bought my 95 with 85000 miles and totally gone nuts with it. You'll love it, good luck and enjoy!
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Also partial to the 96's

I too like the 96's.
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I've got two '96s, and lets just say I love them both!
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time to start a '96' club. lol

they are slow stock, but a couple hundred dollars later they are blowin' smoke and burnin tires. mines got 367k and running the fastest its ever ran its whole life. great engines.
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Check out dodgeram.org. Has some very good technical information and some bombing suggestions. Good luck. I'm loving every minute of my 95.
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also just got a 96' about 2 months ago just finnished the KDP fix i have 175k and love it
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Originally Posted by MasseyMan1089
lordddd have mercy, get a goerend tc & vb and youll never look back!
I'll agree with you on that one!
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Originally Posted by R Walter
I too like the 96's.
Third that motion

especially the farther away from stock that they are...

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