kingofdodge7131

Hello all Id like to say im new to the diesel but im ont. We have a 99 24v my truck however is a 97 360 gasser. Im out shoppin though and i know im going diesel for the big mpg advantages. Some towing is involved... I build a portable swiming pool. The gasser pulls her but with some major work.. not sure on the weight but its not used that often anyway. But whats the big diffrence between the 12 and 24 vs? other than the obvious. which has more power,mpg, all that good stuff thanks for hte help<br>

Alan_Reagan

The 12V has the P700 pump which is a very dependable pump. Power can be enhanced on a 12V by changing injectors or by changing the throttle plate in the pump. The 12 V engine is a strong proven engine.<br><br>The 24V breathes better with the addition of two valves per cylinder. The pump however is an electronically controlled VP44. Power enhancement on a 24 is done by adding a fueling/timing alteration using a add on box. Injectors can be changed for more fueling, also.<br><br>I've owned both. MPG is better with my 24V where summertime average is over 21 mpg. Winter time I'm at about 19.5. That is overall average calculated at each fill up. <br><br>As time goes by, I sometimes wish I still had my 98 12V because of the P700 pump. That's because of the reliability of the mechanical pump over the electronic system.