1993 5.9 Cummins

marcusoverholtzer · Feb 3, 2017

Sorry this is not tractor related. I like the 1993 Cummins trucks. Are these good trucks?

Winchester1 · Feb 3, 2017

Engine is really good, the truck is so/so.

DENNIS MIN · Feb 3, 2017

Marcusoverhalster,

I believe the early cummins engines and transmissions were simple by todays standards. That said, simple is a good thing when it comes time to fix'em.

However, there's been a bit of time and some may say improvement over the years. Are you willing to turn wrench? That animal you speak of could be the best and the worst. It depends on your capabilities and even more so, your expectations of the vehicle.

I expect my answer is of little value, but, if you define your needs/wants/expectations of a truck, well I can craft a more defined answer.

D.

JDEM · Feb 3, 2017

I still have my 1992. 4WD, extended cab 8 foot bed. Cummins 5.9 intercooled/turbo. 5 speed Getrag trans and 3.50 axles. Cast-iron transfercase, rotary injection pump. Engine has never needed anything yet (around 280,000 miles). Truck is crude and rides like a Sherman tank when it is empty, but simple and easy to work on. 1993 might be a little different. Might have the aluminum transfercase, New Process trans (if manual, and an in-line injection pump.

David G · Feb 3, 2017

Did not know Cummins made a truck.

Oregon Tractor Jack · Feb 3, 2017

I have a 91 that is my wood hauler/dump run truck. It's a little rough, but it runs like a top. 273k miles and still doesn't use a drop of oil bettewn oil changes. AS has been stated they are tanks and not real comfortable. THe engine and tranny will still be going strong when the rest of the truck has been hauled to the dump.

OTJ

4play · Feb 3, 2017

(quoted from post at 22:27:52 02/03/17) Did not know Cummins made a truck.

Some will say they bought the Cummins and accepted the truck that was wrapped around it. Some people bought a Dodge truck and it came with the Cummins.

OP , they were old and outdated when they were brand new. You won't go broke paying to fix failing technology and emissions devices, they are simple and great trucks. 92-93 were the best years of that body style Dodge/Cummins trucks.

VicS · Feb 3, 2017

I have a 91 Dodge Diesel. Good truck. Kids want to buy it. 5 SPEED 4X4. BUT Hate to drive it over 20 miles from home. Takes 5 miles to get heat. So I drive my Ford most of the time.

ArleninOr · Feb 3, 2017

Marcus, still have my 93 dodge with a cummins and automatic. 235,000 miles and most of them real hard. It is our go to truck for hauling anything. All of my son's friends want to buy it so they can put the drivetrain in there Ford or chevy. Been offered a lot more than I think it is worth. If I need money at least I know that I have something that somebody will pay decent money for. Also have 3 94-98 Dodge 12 valves and 1 01 dodge 24 valve. So selling one would not hurt. Look around and find one to buy. They ride like a tank but are hard to kill. Would not be afraid to buy one with an automatic if it has been maintained.

rustred · Feb 3, 2017

it is tractor related... they took that engine out of the case ih tractor and put it in the truck.
i dont like that noisy engine in a truck.when ever there was one started up in the morning outside the motel , you were awake.

4520BW · Feb 4, 2017

They were going to but the government said that no to them buying white truck division. Something about it being a monopoly.

Nick m · Feb 4, 2017

That whole series, 89-93 are tough as nails. They ride like it too. The 93's aren't really any different than the older ones. Mid 91 year they added intercoolers, and at some point they went to a 4 speed Auto. The getrag manuals weren't the best, but sufficient. Some have been converted to a nv4500 manual that were in the 94 and newer dodges. Like everyone else said,good simple rough riding trucks that made that actually had enough power to pull something, unlike the other diesels of that era.

ASEguy · Feb 4, 2017

Short answer...yes. I waited two years to acquire my 02 2500 Dodge quad cab last year. I paid a premium price because the truck was very nice with only 178,000 miles on it. Tough trucks with the weak link being the u-joints on the front axle. Six speed tranny, Dana 80 limited slip in the rear and a Dana 60 in the front. Bone stock.

jr1983 · Feb 4, 2017

Good drive line terrible front end. What's this about having enough power tonpull something unlike other diesels of the area? My idi 7.3 will out pull any stock 12v Cummins ever built. I don't like the lack of sleeves and a cummins is easier to work on but lack of power? Never had an issue.

VicS · Feb 4, 2017

Can't let this go. A old 12 valve will put out 1000 hp with no internal modifications. 400 hp stock turbo.

Ken Macfarlane · Feb 4, 2017

Won't make 1000 hp for very long!!!

Seems to me the automatics of that era didn't make near the torque of the manual models.

Trkr · Feb 4, 2017

I have a 93 Dodge W-350,bought it new,$24,000.Cummins,5-speed dually,extended cab,4wd,8'bed.I only have 140k on it,but is a great truck,will never get rid of it.First Chrysler product I've ever owned,bought it for the Cummins.Only thing ever done to the engine was a vacuum pump.Rides rough empty,but smooth when pulling a loaded gooseneck.Would not trade it even up for a new one,like the simplicity factor of no dam computers.

Nick m · Feb 4, 2017

Unless you have a bunch of mods on it I'm calling BS. I've been around more than a couple of both brands. One of the fords even had a turbo. Had that one (1990 auto) and the dodge (1991 manual ) both pull the same trailers. Same Hill, same load, fords drop gears like crazy, never had to down shift the dodge. Ford never had a diesel horse until the power strokes in 94. But I guess to your point, it would do it, definitely not better.

deene · Feb 4, 2017

just a quick comment here the 1st gen cummins would not make 1000 hp because of limitations of the pump..

deene · Feb 4, 2017

if you look at rear gear ratios most of the fords were running lower gear ratios than the dodges and that makes a difference along with less fuel consumption for the cummins vs the 7.3

John(OR) · Feb 4, 2017

My 93 W350 automatic has been my daily driver for 23 yrs. 287,000 miles have never had to add oil between changes (4 to 5,000 miles).Rough rider empty. Hauls anything I want. Brakes and tires right along, a trans line and 1 radiator is all the repairs. 17mpg city up to 24 freeway. Some body parts hard to find but wouldn't trade it for anything turned down $14,000 last year.

JDEM · Feb 4, 2017

I have a 1992 4WD Dodge Cummins with a 5 speed manual and 3.50 axles. I also have a 1994 Ford 4WD with a 7.3 IDI turbo, E40D trans, and 4.10 axles. My Dodge easily outpulls my Ford and always gets better fuel mileage when doing it. No contest. Ford is a much nicer riding truck and has been very reliable. That said, the Dodge easily pulls a load easier. I have always found that amazing since the Dodge only has 3.50 axles.

JBDyer · Feb 5, 2017

I got a '96 came as a cab and chassis, 2wd with a 5 speed. It is a good truck, I got about 250,000 on it, the only thing that doesn't work on it is the speedometer. Yes they are good trucks and I am a chevy man.

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