6.7 is a great engine once deleted. Always delete your diesel its good for the environment because it saves the engine

Still going with the non emissions 5.9

I got a 6.7 swapped into my 2004 ram 3500. I love the 6.7 a lot more then my 5.9. I think the trick is to swap the 6.7 into the older non emissions trucks

I was going to buy a new Cummins in the spring of ‘07. I had the choice between the 5.9 and 6.7. I parked them next to each other and popped the hoods on both for comparison. There was so much more junk on the 6.7, I went with the 5.9. Loved that truck! I ended up selling it 8 years later and still kick myself every day for selling it!

Everyday I am more and more grateful I got a 5.9. Guy I bought it from told me everytime i drove by that he regretted selling that truck. Even his dad told him he messed up.

I’m still in love with my 5.9 which is an '07 crew cab dually. Pulls large horse trailer beautifully. Plus only has 72k original miles. Paid for & priceless!

Love my non emissions 2003 HO 5.9. Doesn’t even have a catalytic converter 👍🏼

I have an 07 5.9, absolutely love it. I'm a PA state inspection licensed mechanic and I purposely got the 5.9 to stay away from the emissions that do more harm than good in more ways than one. That said, my 5.9 averages 17mpg with a tuner. You wont get anywhere near that fuel economy with Emmisions, which is ironic because the EPAs solution to reduced emissions, is to use more fuel to create more emissions.

Awesome video and great points. You know it all! For me, 2nd Gen 5.9 is what I have and I love how there are no emissions. Simple bolt on components and down the road I go in an almost classic truck at this point. Keep em going forever!

My 5.9 is the simplest truck I've ever had maintenance and cost. Love it

You’re putting out some great content, much appreciated! I chose the 5.9 since I don’t want to deal with the emissions.

The absolute BEST REVIEW I have ever seen. Glad we share the same name! Keep it up Andrew!

That was by far the best 6.7 vs 5.9 video out there 👍 great job and thank you

Your videos are the best out there….very informative!

Love the look of the red 6.7

As someone in the market for a Cummins, I got to say that this video has giving me a lot of information that I was looking for about these two engines, this topic has been holding me back from purchasing one and I glad I stumbled upon this video. Thanks

Solid video! You pretty much hit all the main points. I have a 2007.5 6.7 and my dad has a 2007 5.9 and the 5.9 to me is a lot better due to not having emissions. I will say when it comes to towing, the exhaust brakes on the 6.7 from the factory are really nice, along with the 6 speed transmission. I still will choose my dads 5.9 over mine because of its simplicity

I have an 08 3500 C&C 9.5' flat bed 4wd 6-speed manual. I looked at this choice back in 16' to me if you're not restricted by emissions it was 6.7L hands down. Having put 22k miles mostly towing all over this country I absolutely love it. The biggest things that sold me were the VGT and the exhaust brake. I knew I was intending it to be basically a towing vehicle so both of those are major helps. I came from a VW TDI that sold be on the VNT/ VGT idea awesome technology. I don’t plan on my 08 going away anytime soon it is just an awesome vehicle.

I’m around farmers, who use the Dodge to tow farm equipment, with that being said they ALL wish they had the 5.9 over the 6.7, they are more dependable, and get better mileage. Emissions is the killer for the diesels, and that’s coming from a technician that works at Dodge, To solidify this theory look no further than newer tractors with emissions, they are always in the shop because of emissions system failures (look at the statistics). As for the Transmission, I own an 05, and the transmission went out at 135000 miles. I took it to Browns Diesel in Riverdale Ca. And they rebuilt it with Goerend transmission parts (billet flexplate, triple disc billet torque converter, billet input, intermediate shaft, billet high pressure Valve Body, and all internal components replaced with Goerend parts). It cost me $7000.00 and Browns guarantees it for life, and it’s good up to a 1000 hp. I have had zero problems with this truck after the transmission was rebuilt. I put a AFE intercooler, and tubes, AFE cold air intake, and replaced the transmission cooler, AC condenser and radiator with all aluminum parts for increased cooling. I live in California in the Sierra Nevada foothills and it’s hot here. I have owned my truck for 14 years, and I pull my tractor and other farm equipment plus my 30 ft toyhauler, and I can pull any grade including the 58 through Tehachapi, and Pacheco Pass with no issues. That 5.9 is a beast, and I wouldn’t choose a different truck. STAY AWAY FROM THE NEWER DIESELS, THE EMISSION SYSTEMS ARE THE DOWNFALL FOR THESE TRUCKS AND ANYTHING ELSE WITH A DIESEL ENGINE. DO THE RESEARCH!

Thanks for the little tip about the taillights, I own an 08 and my parts truck is an 06 and I never even noticed that.

I love my 07 5.9. I have the manual transmission, south bend dual disk clutch. Banks CAI, Banks monster ram elbow, 5" exhaust and a moderate tune. I get 22 mpg on 37" tires, however my mpg suffers when towing so I will probably go back to 35" tires. I used to get 19.5 towing my boat, now I get 16.

I bought a 06 g56 6 speed south bend dual disc clutch brand new. Still love it. Been offered crazy money for it but it’s not for sell. Ever👍💪🏻

5.9 is the way to go.

I own both, have my 06 5.9 g56 4x4 truck and my 08 6.7 mega cab Laramie 3500 4x4. Both serve their purposes and love both of them

I searched for months to find my 06 Laramie. I did want something newer with all the bells and whistles but this truck has everything I need and nothing I don’t. The lack of emissions equipment is a huge bonus. I’ve had several 2nd Gen trucks in the past and this is much better in terms of build quality. It’s still an early 2000s Chrysler product but it’s still better. I love this truck and plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off.

Great video and beautiful trucks! I had an 05 5.9 and wish I never sold it.

Yall really know how to make a truck look good. Love the bronze wheels. These are some of the best looking Rams i've seen on youtube

My dad bought a 6.7 dually with the 6 speed in late 07 or early 08. Before the delete it got 17 ish mpg, and 22 after in town. On the interstate it got closer to 25 on a 2 hour trip. Before 100,000 miles he had to put it in the shop at least 4 times due to the dpf clogging up which killed the turbo. After the delete, he never had an issue. I really wish he hadn’t sold the truck because I learned to drive a manual in it

I’ve got a 06 5.9 with the g56💪 awesome truck and I love it

Thanks for this video. I've been in market looking for a 3rd Gen. Understand the difference is needed. I think for me as a daily light tow. A 5.9 is a good choice.

I have a 07.5 6.7 but used a 5.9 bottom end. The g56 is the best and love mine. Mine is a welding rig that is a 3500 reg cab still a killer truck to me.

Love the content!

Hey brother love the video very very detailed love it, I have a 2006 mega cab and thinking about doing an engine swap and you've helped me more than you know think I'm going with 5.9 it better suits me, what head unit did you purchase I would to a screen that size, thanks God bless God is Love

I bought an 07' 5.9 drw with a G56. At the time I just bought it for work but who knew I stumbled onto such a gem! I did a CJC starter system with a few add-ons and now I want to figure out the steering....

Crazy, I just seen CJC post about the 6.7 the other day, very clean build

I have a 07 with the 5.9 and a Automatic. I looked for awhile trying to find a manual with no luck. The previous owner had the transmission rebuilt to handle 500 hp. I saved for four years to buy my truck in 2015 outright.

I love my single cab long bed 6.7 g56 4x4. But some stuff fell off. But it makes so much more bottom end grunt.

How unbelievably clean and beautiful that 6.7 truck is! That blood red is just burning my soul!!!

Me too on my 5.9 and a 05 runs like a champ !!

Mines an 06. Im sure they've changed things but I'll stick with my 5.9 . It never let me down yet .

Living in South Carolina, a deleted 6.7 is looking pretty sweet

It's all about choosing the best fit for your specific requirements!

Great video. Thank you.

I went with an '04.5 HO NV5600 and put a ported HE351CW turbo for the power and exhaust brake. Don't have to worry about emissions or transmission and make good power.

You should compare brake systems and how to upgrade them. Especially if you are towing, you could include adding/upgrading a trailer brake system too.

Great information 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I have a 2003 5.9 5sp manual - love it. bone stock and i can get almost 23mpg highway @ 65mph. it does need some love like a new valve cover gasket though.

Some other important differences to note about the 03-04 third gen 5.9 Cummins vs the 04.5-07 third gen 5.9 Cummins. The 03-04 has two injection events, a different spray angle on the injector nozzles, different pistons, and the non-California 03-04 had no catalytic converter, just a muffler. All changes after the 03-04 Cummins engines had to do with stricter federal emissions laws and compliance with them. The 04.5-07 5.9s have three injection events, the third of which has to do with emissions reductions, as well as different piston bowls and spray angles on the injectors for emissions control. The 6.7 Cummins engines were designed completely around the need for stricter emissions standards, including having five injection events. The best combination for power would be early third gen electronics/injectors paired with the larger displacement of a 6.7.

93 12 valve and 01 24 valve. Love em both to death. That being said I wouldn’t mind playing with a CR 5.9

Great video! I'm dumping my deleted and built 6.4 powerstroke and going down to pick up an unusually clean 04 5.9 3500 manual. With tax and license, it's right at 30k. Seems high but.... Better than going to a gasser.

I live in CA and have been looking at getting a 2006. Banks has enough legal aftermarket parts to give a reasonable boost. ATS performance has the best transmission upgrades available. If you want an allison swap on a 6.7, ATS Sells the allson with horse power ratings up to 1100 horse power. They also manufacture a bell housing that matches up with the Cummins so you do not need adapter plates and can use the stock starter. They have an electronics package which allows all the accessories to work also.

One random interesting fact. A buddy of mine worked in auto auctions a while back and told me something interesting. If you live in a state with out inspections and you delete a trucks DEF system, then get in an accident where the truck is declared total loss by insurance and take the check like you normally would. When the rebuilder purchases the truck at auction and finds out the deletes have been done. They actually have recourse against you because they will never be able to get that truck to pass the inspection that changes the title from salvage to rebuilt. It's similar to odometer discrepancy cases where you essentially sold something to someone which you knew it was worth significantly less. The only way to truly protect yourself if you own a deleted truck and it gets totaled is to buy it back from insurance and sell it to a scrap yard yourself. But you're going to take a financial hit there because the scrap price is going to be less than the offer you have to make to insurance. Just something I thought you all might find interesting.

I have a 2002 5.9 with a 6 speed. Last year of the 2nd gen. It is amazing. Wouldn't give it up for any newer truck

This was a super helpful video man! Thank you! May I ask what the specs are for the wheel/tire combo on the red truck?? It looks so good, and is the look I want on the ram I’m buying!

I've owned a 2003 3500 Quad cab, long bed 4x4 Cummins 5.9 and this is the perfect truck, I've had people come by my house and want to buy it, Banks intake, Banks exhaust and Banks six gun tuner, 139K miles I ordered it new and will keep it forever

Great video! You should do this with a 2nd gen: 12v vs 24v

Just finished a complete rebuild of my 03 5.9 truck. Being in the rust belt, swapped to an 08 frame. Cleaned primed and undercoated the complete frame. New 4” down pipe. New Stage 1 turbo still on factory tune. Upped the hp to 370 and about 525 torque. Went from stock tire to 35” with a 3” suspension lift. Ride is a little rougher for now with only 400 miles on it. But expecting it to settle in within the year. Had a 2014 6.7 and was not overly impressed with the performance with the emissions. Just picked up a used bed from the south. Will be addressing the interior and the remaining body work in the near future.

Having owned every generation of cummins, I already know the ins and outs. However I love the content. Keep it up

Great video! Wish you would of covered comparing the G56 and the NV5600. I’ve got the NV5600 and love it. Can tow my 35’ fifth wheel with it!

I have an 06 g56 truck. Starting to get some blow by, I will use a 6.7 bottom end when it goes.

I'm suprised these trucks (great looking) are even allowed in California? New sub here.. great content for a new dodge ram 04 w/5.9 own here...

What camera do you shoot these rollers? I love the style of this videos man! You gained a new subscriber

Those both truck are beautiful.

Bro caught some of the best shots of a 3rd gen I’ve seen.

I’ve had both. 2006 common rail 5.9 and a 2014 6.7 Cummins. My 5.9 seemed more reliable. Hardly any issues compared to my 6.7

my grandfather has one of the last 5.9 2007 2500 and it sitting and 490k mines my dad used to have a very early 6.7 and he had many turbo problems and this got rid of it for a 4th gen that he still has

I loved my 08 6.7 quad cab and my 06 5.9 mega cab, but my 6.7 was a complete animal.

I bought a 2006 5.9 a few months ago and I wish I would have bought it sooner as I needed the pulling power. Fortunately, I enjoy the my 2006 5.9 much more than my 2008 Ram because of the fuel economy and the lack of emissions.

They both sick

I really like the look and sound of the 5.9 cummins 3rd gen. truck. If my 7.3l Excursion should give up the ghost, I have my eye on the 2006 mega cab 3rd gen. Ram with 5.9 cummins. No doubt.

I love the tire and wheel set up on the red one that looks dope what are you running on it

Hey man love ur videos, I looked in ur merch store and I didnt see a rear window sticker of ur logo, just saying ur JD logo would look so badass as a big white window sticker like the Cummins one everyone uses. I would totally buy one of those if you put it in ur store. Itd be a good way for us Just Diesels enjoyers to spot each other in the wild.

[thank, you for you're video.👍 I, just bought a 5.9 with low mileage at. 164 400]

I love my deleted 6.7 (bought that way...wouldn't have purchased if not deleted) but the sound of a 5.9 is just never going to be beat.

I love em both can't go wrong with either however the 6.7 needs to be deleted to be reliable. Especially in cold climates. I currently have a 4th gen tuned and deleted with a few mods. Tows like a freight train and gets great fuel economy. Can't go wrong with any Cummins.

As a California guy...I'm happy with my 07 5.9 !

Have owned both, but im digging my deleted 6.7🎉

I might be crazy but I have a huge itch to sell my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie to get into an 06-07 5.9. I've always wanted one and the desire has never gone away!

that interior needs some Dorman chrome door handles got a set back in 2018 still look great, one bolt to replace them and no need to take door panel off, I also got set aluminum door lock knobs easy way spice up interior.

I have a stock 07 ram 3500 and the stock emissions and haven’t had a problem with 250k and the trans has been good

2004.5 5.9 SLT. 48RE rebuilt and beefed up at 175k miles. Other than that, most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned.

I have and 2005 5.9 I bought in March of 2010 with 151,000 miles and a plow for $19,600. At that point I knew a guy with a 12 valve Cummins with 380k on it . I sit here now a little over 13 yrs later with 334k on mine. The body and paint aren’t great. But most maintenance is joints, oil, brakes steering, water pump etc. It runs consistently and goes. I’m debating finding a new one to buy. More for outside appearance and less interior wear. Thing is, they want more for the same truck today than I paid 13 yrs ago.(seeing mid 20’s online) 🤔still wrapping my mind around that

6.7 into earlier trucks is the move, the EPA is seriously cracking down on shops who offer the deletion as a service, I've heard of several instances in the last few years, most notably the diesel brothers getting fined 850k lol, that starts making the swap seem like a lot less effort.

Great video, you forgot to mention a couple of key points about the 6.7. The stock turbos Vains sticking open causing a Catostrophic failure on the turbo. Also a positive of the 68RFE is it has a custom tuneable computer like the Allison and modern Ford transmissions.

Great video as always that red truck is going to make a sweet truck to who ever buys it 👌🏼

I have a 24v 5.9. Its such a good truck.

My friend that passed away recently, had a 07, 5.9. He bought new. It had 60,000. I really wanted to buy it but his wife and son wanted top dollar for it. It would of been nice to have it and something to remember him by

Love my '05 5.9 Manual.Reliability is what I want most.!

Thank you for not having them ego hauler "moose mode" for the video!

I really miss my 2005 with the 5.9. And that also had the G56 transmission which was a pleasure to drive. In my opinion the biggest weakness with these is fuel filtration system. Thats basically what destroyed my injectors. Go with a 2 micron filtration system and also beef up your ball joints.

I have a 2004.5 5.9 automatic since new and had a 2007 6.7 automatic since new and the 5.9 gets about 22mpg the 6.7 16mpg. The 2004 has zero stock emissions but is much louder and is simple to work on now that it has 280k and I still have it.

I’m craving a 4th gen but love my 05 6 spd

Have an 06 cclb laramie 6 speed manual and love it . Had it since 09 ,i guess since ive never driven a 6.7 for a long period of time i dont understand why people think they are better . Ive had nasty smarty tuner on it the whole time ive owned it and like the power but think its time for a custom tune for the old girl , way too much "how dare you" coming out my 5 inch sewer pipe .

I have a 89 w350 01 2500 and a 08 6.7 great trucks. One of the best engines ever created in my opinion.

I have a 5.9 that doesn’t have the crap Japanese Asin transmission like all the recent years of Ram trucks. The 5.9 is probably the most reliable engine ever made.

Please do a detailed build breakdown video on the red gen 3.

I absolutely love my 6.7, runs and tows better and is much quieter inside the cab. Mine is an 08 g56 truck though. I bought it deleted and when I'm not pulling I average 21 mpg, and the exhaust brake makes towing so much better.

This video is why im getting a 5.9 07 3500 6 speed DRW, no emissions to worry about, gonna keep her stock to low power added with a dual disk, intake, exhaust, fuel system and possibly a gear change. Highway cruising tow rig is what im after

Great video, and great information! Did the 2007.5 6.7L Ram come emissions-free? Because THAT would be a unicorn.

most 5.9 3rd gen manuals are going to have the nv5600, this trans deserved a mention