Best Diesel Truck Engines

Diesel trucks offer several perks that keep them in demand, such as increased torque, fuel efficiency, and engine longevity compared to gas-powered vehicles. If you are thinking about switching from a gas truck to a diesel version, you probably have some questions. One of your questions may be about the best diesel truck engines! Learn which engines for diesel models offer the most power to you and drivers throughout New York, NY and North Bergen. Contact us to test-drive a diesel truck in Secaucus.

1. Chrysler 3.0L EcoDiesel I-6

Diesel goes light-duty. The small-but-mighty EcoDiesel is the industry’s lone light-duty diesel engine:

• Power: 160hp – 215hp at 2,500 rpm
• Torque: 400 lb-ft – 440 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
• Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
• Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with solenoid injectors
• Induction: Water-cooled Garrett single variable-geometry turbocharger
• Compression Ratio: 16.5:1

2. High Output 6.7L Cummins V8

One of the best out there for pickups that pull or haul heavy loads, the 6.7L Cummins offers the most torque ever available in a non-commercial vehicle:

• Power: 310 hp @ 3,200 rpm
• Torque: 555 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
• Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
• Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP4.2 injection pump
• Induction: Holset M2 two-stage compound turbochargers w/electronic wastegate

3. Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8

This new addition to the 1/2-ton and 3/4-ton pickup segments can tackle real work, and with its impressive fuel efficiency, it won’t even waste fuel on the highway before you get to the Union City job site:

• Power: 360 hp @ 3,200 rpm
• Torque: 650 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
• Valvetrain: OHV 4-valves per cylinder
• Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP3 injection pump
• Induction: Garrett variable-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxidation catalytic converter

4. Navistar/Ford 7.3L Power Stroke

This legendary workhorse that simply gets it done:

• Power: 275 hp @ 2,800 rpm
• Torque: 525 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
• Valvetrain: OHV with 2 valves per cylinder
• Fuel Injection: High-Pressure Oil Pump with Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI)
• Induction: Garrett fixed-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems: Exhaust gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst

5. Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8

Ford’s newest diesel makes improvements over the previous version for a big boost in horsepower and torque:

• Power: 440 hp @ 2,800 rpm
• Torque: 860 lb-ft @1,600 rpm
• Valvetrain: OHV with 4 valves per cylinder
• Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP4.2 injection pump
• Induction: Garrett single variable-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid

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Now you know about the best diesel truck engines! If you are ready to take a test drive at United Ford, contact us today. Call 551-347-5678 or message our team online. Let us know if you have any questions! For more helpful reads, review our posts on whether bigger tires affect mpg ratings and chassis cab trucks.

*According to the U.S. Department of Energy.