Can you p pump a 24 valve Cummins?

While the 24-valve 5.9L Cummins found in ‘98.5-02 Dodge Rams can be a great workhorse engine, it leaves much to be desired in the way of reliability and horsepower potential. P-pumping a 24-valve 5.9L Cummins requires complete access to the front cover and gear housing so that they can be removed.

What is needed to P pump a 24 valve?

See all 14 photos Before you begin a 24-valve P-pump conversion, you’ll need complete access to the front of the engine. This means you’ll need to remove the radiator, intercooler, fan, belt, balancer, and core support. Basically, everything needs to be removed until your engine compartment looks like this.

Can you put a 24 valve head on a 12 valve block?

Also, the 24 valve head won’t work with the 12 valve pistons. Assuming you are asking about the truck in your signiture, keep your 12 valve head. If you want better airflow, run over size valves, and a healthy port job with the shelf removed.

How much power can a stock 5.9 24v handle?

The 5.9L inline-six mill’s factory rotating assembly from ’89 to ’02 is capable of handling 800 hp (1,400 to 1,600 lb-ft of torque) without breaking a sweat, and is often pushed into four-digit territory before aftermarket rods become a consideration.

What year Cummins has the P-pump?

1994
Believe it or not, the P-pump was introduced so the 5.9L could meet 1994 emission standards set to take effect on January 1, 1994. The higher injection pressures produced by the P7100 were used to cut down on particulate matter produced in-cylinder (and exiting out the tailpipe).

Will a 12v head on a 24v Cummins?

Registered. all you need to do to run a 24v head on a 12v block, is switch pistons….. the injection system you wish run on this motor then decides what else u need…. Actually they are far from identical and not all are interchangable. Also, the cam sensor has no affect on the block.

What’s the difference between P-pump and VE pump?

The P-pump would be the best choice for an all out performance build. The VE pump is a single piston pump and is limited on what you can get out of it. Basically, every cylinder is fired from one source. The P7100 has a piston for every cylinder with a cam setup basically like the valve train on most engines.