What is a 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engine? Well, for hardcore enthusiasts, it's arguably one of the most popular oil-burners ever produced. Cummins engines were dominant in agriculture long before ...

The late 1980s were a very important time for consumer diesel pickup trucks, as the torque wars between the Big Three American auto manufacturers began ramping up. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, ...

When it comes to gas-guzzling engines, the American automotive industry is known for building some of the best V8s of all time. However, US manufacturers have also developed some legendary diesels, ...

The modern Hemi is an impressive piece of engineering. One need only look at the previous generation 5.9 Magnum engine as a comparison to see that Dodge made a massive evolutionary step forward when ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diesel engines have gained ground on their gas-fueled counterparts in recent years thanks in part to diesel's greater efficiency and the ample ...

In previous installments of the Magnum Manifesto series (Aug./Sept. '98), we introduced Chrysler Jeep-Truck Engineering's Magnum V-8s. We reviewed the major features of the 360-cubic inch (5.9L) small ...