[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[Tony & Jackie]

Tommy,
I assume you meant 1998?  The 12 valve engines were replaced with the 
24 valve in early '99.

I drove a 1991 Dodge Cummins 4x4 for a couple years back in 
2001-2002.  LOVED the engine but HATED the truck.  Dodge's build 
quality left alot to be desired IMO.  I think they have gotten better 
since 1991 though.  I would love to find an old 70's or 80's Chevy 1 
ton 4x4 to throw a 12 valve Cummins in with a 5 speed NV-4500 behind 
it.  THAT would be the ultimate truck IMO.

But then again I'm a diesel nut and a truck driver... I LOVE the loud 
smokey clatter!

-Tony



At 10:24 AM 1/1/2009, you wrote:
>My Dodge is a 2008 model.  It was built the last month of the 12 valve
>series. While its a bit louder than a gas, its not so bad that I've ever had
>any problem like you describe.  The newer 5.9's are about as quiet as a gas
>engine.
>
>Tommy Turner
>Magnolia, KY