Diesel engines have many nuances when compared to their gas counterparts, fuel injectors being one of them. Unlike fuel injectors used on direct injection gasoline engines, diesel injectors often have a higher failure rate and shorter lifespan due to their more extreme operating conditions. When these injectors fail, it can lead to a cascade of performance issues, increased emissions issues, and even engine damage.
Your 6.7L Cummins NEEDS an upgrade!
The Ram 2500 and 3500 HD pickups with a Cummins 6.7L are made for towing. You know that. We know that. Everyone knows that. However, a lot of guys are clueless when it comes to which upgrades are worth it and which ones are a total waste of money.
WILL THESE BE THE RIGHT UPGRADES FOR YOU?
This list is based on an assumed set of circumstances. You have a 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, or 2018 model year Ram 2500 or 3500 equipped with the Cummins 6.7L diesel engine. Your truck is completely stock (no modifications) or very near stock. You have not already deleted the emissions equipment or upgraded major performance components such as the turbocharger or high-pressure fuel system.
Drivers that use their truck as a truck will find this list especially helpful. Towing, commuting, and getting it up and moving when you need it to have to be balanced with reliability and efficiency. On the other hand, if you're looking to build a competition truck for sled pulling, drag racing or dyno competitions, our recommendations may drastically change.
- 2013-2018, Cummins 6.7L
- Stock or Near Stock Truck
- Drive your truck regularly
- 68RFE Automatic Transmission
- Use truck for towing
- NOT interested in building a race or competition truck
- Cares about efficiency and reliability
- Want superior drive-ability
A simple tune can dramatically change the dynamic of your truck in many ways!
The Cummins has gone through so many adjustments to help benefit the truck with each new generation introduced. We've seen convenience and comfort get pushed along too, it's all apart of getting the owner to love what they drive. The thing truck owners love the most is how much more horsepower and torque get updated in addition to body styles and interior. In the late 80's the 12 valve was pushing a mere 160 RWHP out of the factory. Look at where we are at now, the CME (2013-2018) is now putting down between 350-370 RWHP depending on transmission. That's a huge difference in the matter of a few decades. This is amazing to see, but it doesn't mean that they've gotten all out of your truck. As we've seen numerous times, there's always room for improvement and performance no matter which year Cummins you drive.
Let's look at some of the benefits of tuning your 2010-2019 Cummins below:
What benefits come from 68RFE Tuning?
The 68RFE transmission provides some improvements over previous automatic transmissions matched with Cummins pickup trucks. With 6 gears equipped to help with fuel mileage the new(er) transmission has some other improvements. When these transmissions rolled out in 2007.5, they were the first diesel specific transmission developed by Chrysler. Finally they had stepped up the filtration and moved away from bands being used internally. All in an effort to extend service intervals, increase reliability, and drive down maintenance cost. The dual face torque converter clutch and integrated tow haul capability made the 68RFE a truly solid option for diesel truck owners.
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