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Cummins 4BT Specifications:
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Cummins B3.9L/4BT
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Applications:
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Chevrolet Step Vans, Commercial applications
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Configuration:
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Inline 4-cylinder diesel
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Displacement:
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3.9L, 239 cubic inches
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Bore:
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4.02 inches
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Stroke:
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4.72 inches
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Compression Ratio:
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17.5:1
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Aspiration:
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Turbocharged, non-intercooled
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Engine Weight:
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745 - 782 lbs
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Oil Capacity:
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10 quarts
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Horsepower:
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105 hp @ 2,300 RPM *
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Torque:
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265 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM *
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GVWR:
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16,000 lbs
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*Common rating, though horsepower & torque ratings may vary by application.
Cummins 4BT Dimensions:
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Length:
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30.6 inches
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Width:
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24.6 inches
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Height:
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37.7 inches
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Cummins 4BT Info:
• Essentially a 4 cylinder version of the 6BT, the 4bt Cummins shares the same pistons, injectors, connecting rods, & valvetrain design as the 5.9L 12v Cummins.
• Cummins currently manufacturers the 4bt for marine, construction, agriculture, & other off-highway applications.
• 4BT stands for 4 cylinder, B-series, Turbocharged.
5.9L Cummins 12-valve
Cummins B 5.9 was introduced in 1984 as an agriculture engine. It was not until 1989 thit became the first B-Series Cummins engine to be used in a light duty truck; the Dodge Ram. The B 5.9, also known as the "12 Valve", became a popular alternative to the V8 engines typically used in these trucks, as it generated nearly double the torque at low engine speeds and nearly doubled the fuel ecomony as well. Mid-year in 1991, the B 5.9 recieved an intercooler. The 12 valve featured Bosch Direct Fuel Injection utilized a VE injection pump between 1989 - 1993, and a P7100 injection pump between 1994 - 1998. The 12 valve 5.9 remains one of the most popular versions of the Cummins produced.
5.9L 12v Specifications:
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359 cubic inches, 5.9 liters
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Configuration:
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Inline 6 cylinder
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Firing Order:
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1-5-3-6-2-4
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Compression Ratio:
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17.0:1
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Bore:
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4.02 inches
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Stroke:
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4.72 inches
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Injection:
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Direct Injection:
Bosch VE injection pump (1989-1993).
Bosch P7100 injection pump (1994-1998).
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Aspiration:
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Holset turbocharger
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Valvetrain:
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, solid lifter camshaft
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Oil Capacity:
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12 quarts
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Weight:
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approx. 975 lbs, 905 lbs dry.
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*Horsepower:
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160 - 215 HP @ 2,500 RPM
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*Torque:
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400 - 440 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
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Governed Speed:
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2,700 RPM
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Years of Operation:
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1989 - 1998
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*Varies with model year.
5.9L 12v Cummins Engine Dimensions:
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Length:
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40.0 inches
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Width:
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24.9 inches
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Height:
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37.9 inches
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5.9L 12v Cummins Info:
• The 6 BT 5.9L Cummins was originally used in Case agriculture equipment.
• The 12-valve 5.9L is popular in Diesel motorsports due to its simplicity, reliability, strength, & performance potential.
• The 5.9L Cummins 12v is one of the most popular choices for engine swaps. In compact width, performance potential, and simplicity (all mechanical design, not electronic) allow it to be swapped with relative ease. Additionally, their are a large volume of 12 valves available making it an affordable process.
5.9L 24-valve Cummins ISB

In 1998, the BT 5.9 was redesigned as a 24 valve engine to updated emission requirements. ISB stands for Interact System B. The ISB featured a Bosch VP44 rotary injection pump until 2003, when the injection system was upgraded to a Bosch high pressure common rail fuel injection system, which increased power output. In 2001, a high output (HO) version of the ISB became available, which slightly increased the ouput of manual transmission equipped trucks. A 610 version of the ISB became available which pushed torque to 610 lb-ft. Well known for its low speed torque, the Cummins 5.9 ISB has an advantage over V8 diesel engines in the light duty truck market.
5.9L Cummins ISB Specifications:
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359 cubic inches, 5.9 liters
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Configuration:
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Inline 6 cylinder
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Firing Order:
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1-5-3-6-2-4
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Compression Ratio:
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16.3:1, 17.2:1 (high output version)
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Bore:
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4.02 inches
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Stroke:
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4.72 inches
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Injection:
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- Direct Injection
- 1998.5 - 2002: Electronically controlled Bosch VP44 rotary injection pump.
- 2003-2007: Bosch high pressure common rail injection.
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Aspiration:
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Holset turbocharger
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Valvetrain:
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OHV, 4 valves per cylinder, solid lifter camshaft
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Oil Capacity:
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12 quarts
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Weight:
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approx. 1,150 lbs
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*Horsepower:
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235 - 325 HP @ 2,900 RPM
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*Torque:
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460 - 610 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
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Governed Speed:
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3,200 RPM
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Years of Operation:
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1998.5 - 2007
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*Varies with model year.
5.9L Cummins ISB Info:
• ISB is the acronym for Interact System B.
• The 5.9L ISB made Ward's 10 Best Engines list in 2004.
• Power output on automatic equipped Cummins powered Rams was slightly downrated from the manual transmission equipped Rams from 1998 - 2001.
• Production of the 5.9L Cummins ended June 2009.